Farzana Siddique

University of Sargodha | UOS · Institute of Food Science And Nutrition

Heavy metal contaminated food crops are one of the major public health concerns these days. The present study evaluates the Cd uptake in some promising wheat varieties subjected to soils amended with different types of organic fertilizers/matter. For this purpose, both pot and field experiments were conducted at the same time in Sargodha, Pakistan....

Fluoxetine, being a selective serotonin uptake inhibitor, has been broadly used to modulate the neurotransmission of serotonin in the central nervous system. Fluoxetine performs a number of crucial central nervous system-related tasks, including neuroprotective effects against microglial neurotoxicity and protecting oxidative cell damage produced b...

The pharmaceutical research sector’s inability to develop new drugs has made it challenging to combat microbial resistance. Secondary metabolites from plant extracts have been identified as potential protective agents against multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This study aimed to analyze hydro-ethanol extracts’ antioxidant and antimicrobial activities...

This chapter explains the market situation, the latest consumer trends, and the positive impact of nutrified foods on human health and well-being. Consumers' increasing awareness of the health benefits of food and its nutritional value is fueling the global nutrified food market. The demand for nutrified foods is rising in developed countries due t...

The issue of household waste management is a pervasive global concern. Household waste, especially food waste, comprises a reservoir of compounds with potential economic value, among which bioactive compounds prominently feature. These bioactive compounds, derived from natural chemical substances inherent in waste from animal and protein sources, o...

The present study aimed to evaluate antidiarrheal potential of prickly pear cladode and its hepatoprotective role in different groups of diarrhea‐induced mice. Mice received cefixime (4 mg/kg of bw) and different concentrations of aqueous cladode extract (250 mg/kg of bw, 500 mg/kg of bw and 1000 mg/kg of bw). Feces Salmonella typhi ATCC 19430 was...

Foods that are widely consumed and accepted have had a lot of ingredients added to them which may enhance consumer’s health. Whey is a byproduct in the manufacture of cheese or curd and is widely used in different beverage formulations, due to its nutritional importance. In this context, a mango-based functional whey drink, added with omega-3-rich...

This chapter critically evaluates the significant challenges encountered by the dairy industry in Pakistan between 2013 and 2023. Despite being a leading dairy powerhouse, boasting expansion and improvements over the last decade, the industry has faced numerous substantial obstacles that have hindered its progress. This chapter provides an in-depth...

Whey beverages that have been added with fruits pulp have always been remained the priority demand of food consumers, but loss of nutritional contents and microbial safety of such beverages is always matter of concern of food producers. To overcome these issues food experts are always in try to find out the processing and preservation techniques fo...

This study thoroughly examined the safety and quality of commercially accessible milk in light of the growing concerns about food safety and its effects on public health. Objective: To monitor the amount of aflatoxin and heavy metals found in commercially available milk from different cities in central Punjab, Pakistan. Method: The collection of mi...

Moringa oleifera has gained tremendous popularity in recent time due to its unlimited nutraceutical and functional properties. Present study was intended to investigate bioactive compounds present in Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MoLP). Moringa leaves were plucked, dried, ground, and were preliminarily analyzed for their proximate composition and m...

Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant that has anti‐inflammatory, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, tissue‐protective, and antioxidant activities. Here, we evaluated the protective effect of M. oleifera leaf powder (MoLP) and 70% ethanol M. oleifera leaf extract (MoLE) on mitigating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)‐induced liver and kidney dysfunctio...

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has a significant role in our daily life due to its diverse nutritional composition and potential health benefits. This study was designed to evaluate the phytochemicals, antioxidant, and antidiarrheal potential of various extracts of Ajwa whole fruit, date palm pit, and flesh. The extracts with the highest phytoc...

The bioactive constituents of Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) plants were extracted by green and environmentally friendly methods using several deep eutectic solvents (DESs) followed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry separation and identification. To optimize the extraction process, bio-solvents composed of organic acids such as hydrogen bond do...

This study aimed to assess the effects of nutritional intervention in breast cancer patients. Anthropometrics serum biomarkers and tumor markers were assessed in breast cancer female patients. Product intervention was done in the breast cancer group (n = 120) which was further segregated into three treatments groups T0 placebo Group (non-supplement...

Now a day, plants are gaining importance globally due to pharmacological and medicinal behavior. The current study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical screening and antidiabetic potential of Raphanus sativus leaves extract. The leaves extract of Raphanus sativus was prepared through maceration using different solvents such as n-hexane, chloroform,...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of barley bran and flour-enriched yogurt against hypercholesterolemia in rats. Purposely, barley-enriched yogurts were prepared, and their quality characteristics including physicochemical, viscosity, textural and sensory analysis of functional yogurts were performed. The enrichment of 6% barley flour and bar...

Lack of physical exercise; unhealthy eating habits; exposure to environmental pollutants, heavy metals, and food additives; and modern life style lead to oxidative stress. Increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage body cells and tissues and contribute to more risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular impa...

Phenolic compounds in prickly pear [Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill.] are known to contribute to the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the prickly pear. The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidants and in vitro antimicrobial potential in the hydroethanolic extracts of different parts (fruit, cladode, and pulp) of prickly pear. Diff...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of sun‐dried white mulberry fruit powder (WMFP) at addition levels of 2%, 4%, and 6% for enhancing nutritional value and improving the quality of yogurt during refrigerated storage. Results showed that the highest (p < .05) antioxidant activity of 54.53 ± 0.15% was observed in 6% WMFP‐added...

The first primitive watermelon domestication has been reported more than 5,000 years ago in Northeast Africa. Watermelon is recognized all over the world as a delicious fruit that quenches the thirst that many people consume in the summer heat. There are about 1,200 varieties of watermelon. Watermelons are loaded with plentiful nutrients, such as v...

The aim of the current research work was to assess and compare the impact of two extraction techniques on the physico-chemical, and antioxidant parameters of grape seed oil (GSO). The GSO extracted by Soxhlet and Folch methods indicated a notable variation in the oil yield (8.58 % and 10.19%) and saponification value (196.35 and 189.33 mg of KOH g-...

Due to the severe side effects revealed by most of the currently used antidiabetic medicines, search for finding new and safe drugs to manage diabetes is continued. Naphthoquinones possessing strong antioxidant properties have been employed as candidates for diabetes therapy. Present study is aimed at finding the antioxidant and hypoglycaemic poten...

Due to the severe side effects revealed by most of the currently used antidiabetic medicines, search for finding new and safe drugs to manage diabetes is continued. Naphthoquinones possessing strong antioxidant properties have been employed as candidates for diabetes therapy. Present study is aimed at finding the antioxidant and hypoglycaemic poten...

The hyperglycaemia defines features of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), which is a real time problem and poses a significant economic burden on the globe and is spreading like an epidemic. Currently it affects 384 million people on the globe and this number is expected to reach 592 million in 2035 as reiterated by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). By...

Lifestyle associated disorders have always been a hazard for the advancement of chronic diseases. Therefore, use of natural dietary sources is proved to be safe for reducing the occurrence and management of chronic diseases. Okra along with its various parts has been used for the treatment of several diseases. The present study was done to examine...

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni a non-caloric, safe and natural sweetener has been shown pharmaceutically important in the management of blood disorders. This study was designed to investigate hematology and safety of stevia aqueous extract through animal modeling. For this purpose, fifty albino rats were categorized into 5 groups and all the groups were...

The current work was undertaken to examine the effect of chitosan as a natural edible coating on the quality of rohu (Labeo rohita) fillets during 30 days of chilled storage. The fish fillets were treated with different concentrations of chitosan (0.1, 0.25, 0.5 and 1% chitosan) and fish fillet without the addition of chitosan was kept as control....

Due to rising awareness regarding side effects of chemical preservative of foodstuff scientist are looking for an innovative method of preservation of seafood that can enhance the shelf life, also improve the integrity and quality of foodstuff. To address this situation, natural coatings have gained more attention. Among all-natural preservative ag...

Background Global fisheries production has increased to ∼200 MT with aquatic by-products of 20 MT that are a challenge for the fish processing industry as well as for environmental management. Scope and approach Aquatic by-products are potential source and treasure house of many healthy and biologically active compounds, which have significant pot...

Purpose: To evaluate the antidiabetic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant potential of seed oil of Nigella sativa L (NSO). Methods: Nigella sativa seed oil (NSO) was extracted with Soxhlet apparatus using petroleum ether, and was given orally at a dose of 2.5 ml/kg body weight to alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits daily for 24 days. Biochemical parameters...

Purpose: To evaluate the antidiabetic, hypolipidemic and antioxidant potential of seed oil of Nigella sativa L (NSO). Methods: Nigella sativa seed oil (NSO) was extracted with Soxhlet apparatus using petroleum ether, and was given orally at a dose of 2.5 ml/kg body weight to alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits daily for 24 days. Biochemical parameters...

The aim of the study was to assess the physicochemical changes occurred during storage of UHT milk for 90 days at three different temperatures i.e. 10˚C, 25˚C and 35˚C. pH, titrable acidity, total solids, lactose, moisture were the parameters used for physicochemical analyses. The results showed an increasing trend in titrable acidity, total solids...

Vacuum evaporation is performed to concentrate milk constituents before their spray-drying. During this step, the mineral fraction and especially calcium phosphate precipitates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mineral behavior with a special attention paid on calcium and inorganic phosphate during vacuum evaporation of milk ultrafiltrate...

Extensive research has related the consumption of persimmon with the reduced risk of various diseases and particularly highlighted the presence of bioactive phenolic compounds for their therapeutic properties. Major phenolic compounds present in persimmon are ferulic acid, p -coumaric acid, and gallic acid. β -Cryptoxanthin, lycopene, β -carotene,...

Cadmium is a non-essential heavy metal with no biological function. It is an extremely significant pollutant due to its toxicity. Thus, the objective of present study was to measure the cadmium concentration in three organs of cow and buffalo from five tehsils of district Sargodha. From each locality, 24 samples of spleen, lung and bone were collec...

Various Lactobacillus species possess antidiarrheal properties due to their probiotic effects and could be utilized in the form of fermented foods for the treatment of diarrheal disease. Diarrhea is the condition of having 3 or more loose or watery bowel movements per day. This disease is a global problem causing several million deaths each year, a...

Evaporation is an important step in dairy processing to concentrate milk constituents. During this step, the mineral fraction, especially calcium phosphate, is concentrated and can precipitate depending on the physico-chemical conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physico-chemical conditions influencing the calcium phosphate p...

The functionality of stabilizers is apparent in many food applications including dairy products. The role of stabilizers like gelatin, pectins, alginates, carboxymethylcellulose, gums, ispghol, sago starch, and chitosan in the development of dairy products of high rheology, like yoghurt, ice cream, and flavored milk, is discussed in this review. At...

The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence of Warble Fly Infestation (WFI) in goats of Punjab Province, Pakistan. Goat warble fly infestation is caused by Przhevalskiana silenus (Diptera: Oestridae). There were a total of five hundred animals examined from July 2012 to January 2013 from Khoshab and Chakwal districts of Punjab...

From January 2010 to December 2011, samples of leaves from citrus varieties Kinnow, Musambi and Feutral were taken from the five tehsils (adminis trative subdivisions) of Sargodha District in Pakistan including Sargodha, Bahalwal, Silanwalli, Sahiwal and Kotmomin, to study the population trends in citrus leaf miner (CLM), Phyllocnistis citrella (St...

We investigated residual levels of cypermethrin [(RS)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS,3RS; 1RS, 3SR)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate], deltamethrin [(S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane car- boxylate] and lambda cyhalothrin [(RS)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (Z)-(1RS,3RS)-3-(2-chloro-3,3...

We investigated residual levels of cypermethrin [(RS)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1RS,3RS;1RS,3SR)-3-(2,2-dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate], deltamethrin [(S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane car-boxylate] and lambda cyhalothrin [(RS)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (Z)-(1RS,3RS)-3-(2-c...

Four treatments (roasting, germination, autoclaving and an application of 0.5% EDTA+0.5% sodium hydroxide) were used to reduce the beany flavour of soya beans to produce a soy-based beverage. While germination significantly increased the protein level as compared to the other treatments, the maximum reduction of the beany flavour was achieved by th...

The research was intended to optimize and scientifically evaluate the traditional/ household butter making methods for getting good quality and yield of butter by standardizing cream fat levels and altering churning temperatures during butter making. In the present study, cream fat levels were standardized at 30, 35 and 40% and they were churned at...

Stress has many biological effects on human daily life. In the present study, dietary protein intake was correlated with the investigated stress levels of nurses and housewives of the targeted urban population. Age group ranged from 30 to 45 years and both the groups belonged to middle socioeconomic status. After calculations of environmental, psyc...

Commercial milk and improve quality milk containing total plate count 2.2 × 10 6 and 3.5 × 10 5 cfu/mL and somatic cell count 621,000 and 249,000 per mL, respectively were subjected to different ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing temperatures (135, 138, 141 & 144 o C) and stored at 25 o C and 40 o C temperatures for 90 days. Commercial milk co...

We report for the first time new edible oil extracted and quantified from fruit samples of wild olive (Olea cuspidata) possibly use for human consumption. Fruits and oil of wild olive were assessed for physical and chemical properties, while saturated and unsaturated fatty acids were quantified using gas chromatography. Results indicate that fruits...

The fresh milk of buffaloes, cows and goats were analyzed for fat, protein, lactose, total solids, solids not fat, total nitrogen, non protein nitrogen, total titratable acidity, pH, lactometer reading and trace metals contents. Non significance difference of nutrients within the samples but comparable with standard values were observed. The level...

Purpose The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has established that vinegar is a liquid only obtained by fermentation. Although in Pakistan mostly synthetic vinegar is marketed, production of vinegar through fermentation at industrial level is also carried out. However, vinegar produced by this method tends to be of infer...