Moawiya A. Haddad

Al-Balqa' Applied University | BAU

Introduction: Curcumin has highly antimicrobial and antioxidant activities but has poor bioavailability and low solubility in water. The current study aimed to assess curcumin nanoparticles (Curcumin-NPs) antibacterial and antioxidant efficacy against some pathogens in chicken fingers at 4 °C/27 days. Methods: Curcumin-NPs with particle sizes of 8...

Introduction Curcumin has highly antimicrobial and antioxidant activities but has poor bioavailability and low solubility in water. The current study aimed to assess curcumin nanoparticles (Curcumin-NPs) antibacterial and antioxidant efficacy against some pathogens in chicken fingers at 4 °C/27 days. Methods Curcumin-NPs with particle sizes of 80...

A total of 60 isolates of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from Jordanian camel colostrum using biochemical and molecular methods. Two dominant species were identified, and they were Lactobacillus salivarius and Enterococcus faecium. The entire 60 isolated LAB were tested for their acidity and bile tolerance, antimicrobial activity, and ant...

Pumpkin has particular health properties for patients suffering from chronic diseases as it is considered an excellent and low-cost source of phytochemicals, antioxidant properties, vitamins and minerals, anti-inflammatory properties, and low in calories. This study aimed to fortify chicken sausage with various ratios (15, 30, and 45%) of fresh pum...

The current work aimed to enhance the quality, antioxidant activity, and sensory properties of low-fat soft cheese using Jamun Juice (Syzygium cumini L.) powder (JJP). Spray-dried JJP was added to soft cheese at four concentrations (4, 8, 12, and 16% w/v), in parallel to a control sample. The bioactive compounds of spray-dried JJP including total a...

Labaneh (strained yogurt) is a traditional dairy product. It is usually produced without chemical preservatives as Jordanian standards of the product prevent this addition. Its shelf life is limited to two weeks. The idea of this research came to develop the shelf life of labaneh using eco-friendly methods (i.e., addition of protective probiotic cu...

The extraction of olive oil generates considerable volumes of an agricultural by-product, olive mill wastewater (OMWW), which is damaging to the environment and biological life. To investigate the effect of fermented OMWW on number of pods, pod length, pod weight, dry weight of plant, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll of common be...

Entomotherapy, the use of insects for medicinal purposes, has been practised for centuries in many countries around the world. More than 2100 edible insect species are eaten by humans, but little is known about the possibility of using these insects as a promising alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals for treating diseases. This review offers...

Chicken meat has grown more popular in recent years because of its great nutritional content. It has a high protein content as well as a low-fat content and a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids (polyunsaturated), which have a beneficial effect on consumers' health. Sweet lupine is a leguminous bean of the Fabaceae family. In this study, dif...

The current study was carried out during the two consecutive winter seasons of 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 at the Experimental Farm of Ash-Shoubak University College, Jordan, as a pot experiment. This experiment was planned to evaluate the impact of various soil salinity levels (1.17, 3.34, 6.51, and 9.68 ds/m) and amino acid types (control, L-tryptoph...

This chapter is dedicated to the chemical characterisation of traditional Jordanian sweets made with cheeses or Nabulsi cheeses, kunafeh. The history and origins of Middle Eastern cheeses used in processing this sweet is linked to the Bedouins and their milk production. The differentiation of milk origins could be a problem for local economies when...

This Chapter concerns a popular fermented dairy drink, shaneenah, with relation to chemical characterisation. The production of milk and milk-derived products in the ME is certainly relevant and the Jordanian situation can be observed and studied in this ambit because of the variety and types/sub-typologies of different foods and beverages. In Jord...

This Chapter concerns a traditional meat preparation in the Middle East, kebab. Meat preparations and composite products with an important meat amount have to be discussed when speaking of Middle Eastern foods, such as in Jordan. Three popular dishes can be considered here as some of the most important and traditionally foods linked to popular hist...

The tradition of Middle East (ME) foods and beverages is linked with the history of traditional cuisine of several Asian areas. The diffusion of these traditions has determined the spreading of several ancient recipes in South Asia, the ME and in Europe also, with important influences concerning the so-called ‘Mediterranean Diet’ (MD) lifestyle in...

The history of traditional foods and beverages in many Asian countries has influenced Mediterranean lifestyle models and the so-called ‘Mediterranean Diet’ in particular. The localisation of many Middle Eastern dishes and preparations in countries such as Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan, has been often correlated with peculiar...

This Chapter concerns mujaddara, a food product based on the joint use of lentils and rice or bulgur in origin, very popular in Jordan and the Middle East. The culinary tradition of vegetable-based foods in the Middle East is correlated with the history of several Asian areas and also the old Europe, especially when speaking of the Middle Age. The...

This study aimed to detect the prevalence and concentration of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), deoxynivalenol (DON), ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEN) in yolk and white boiled poultry eggs in Jordan. Two hundred and fifty poultry egg samples were collected from governates of Jordan during six month (March 2017 until September 2017) and then concentrati...

Reuse of brackish water from desalination units in agriculture will reduce the environmental impacts resulting from disposal in the soil and groundwater, thus reflecting positively in reducing costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of reusing brackish water from a small water desalination unit as amended to morphology and produ...

Although most of the organochlorine pesticides have been banned from use and trade in Jordan, their residues remain still present in different environmental and food matrices. Because of the need to clarify the current status of pesticide contamination in Jordan, the present study has investigated the extent of contamination in camel milk, meat, an...

In the Middle East area, there are different products which could be discussed when speaking of authenticity and traceability, above all with reference to the difference between ‘hand-made’ or ‘artisanal’ food as opposed to ‘industrial’ or ‘made with non-traditional ingredients’. In addition, traceable food products may be also an interesting legac...

The identification between food products and their claims is one of the most important challenges of the present time, with aspects ranging from marketing to export policy, from analytical chemistry to software management, and also with reference to food safety and public health. In addition, claimed authenticity is able to tacitly orient the choic...

This chapter concerns the evolution of food traceability matters in the current market of traditional foods and beverages. At present, traceability is only one of the many requirements food industries are forced to comply with. These challenges are: microbiological failures affecting food safety; chemical and physical contaminants into food product...

The cultural heritage of several products should be re-discovered and studied with relation to many arguments, also including authenticity, food safety, and traceability. The Middle East area offers many traditional and culturally linked foods and beverages. Middle East consumers are really interested in the origin, traceability, and authenticity o...

Purpose The purpose of this study comes from the need of defining improved durability values and the realization of a good traceability management for selected vegan cheeses has suggested the comparison between a processed cheese and its analogous version without animal-origin raw materials. The durability should be studied at a well-defined temper...

Abstract Background: Many factors contribute to the contamination of spices with heavy metals and bacteria including fertilizers, soil contamination and source of irrigation water. Methods: In this study, four spices already consumed in Jordan (cinnamon, black pepper, cubeb “allspice” and nutmeg) were investigated regarding heavy metals and bacteri...

Background: Many factors contribute to the contamination of spices with heavy metals and bacteria including fertilizers, soil contamination and source of irrigation water. Methods: In this study, four spices already consumed in Jordan (cinnamon, black pepper, cubeb "allspice" and nutmeg) were investigated regarding heavy metals and bacterial conten...

Background: Many factors contribute to the contamination of spices with heavy metals and bacteria including fertilizers, soil contamination and source of irrigation water. Methods: In this study, four spices already consumed in Jordan (cinnamon, black pepper, cubeb "allspice" and nutmeg) were investigated regarding heavy metals and bacterial conten...

This book outlines the evolution of food traceability matters in the current traditional foods market and particularly with regard to selected historical foods based in Jordan. At present, traceability is just one of the many requirements the food industry is forced to meet. The topic can be approached from various angles: regulation, technological...

Background: Identification of species in dairy products has obtained great attention in recent years. The aim of the current work was to test four major local Jordanian dairy products including yogurt, labaneh, cheese, and butter produced using only goat or sheep milk, for the existence of cow milk using PCR. Methodology: These local products were...

Background Phenolic compounds (polyphenols) are common plant secondary metabolites playing different roles in plants, and some of these vegetables and correlated fruits—figs, grapes, pomegranates, olives, date palms, etc.—contain remarkable and diversified amounts of these substances. In addition, polyphenols are reported to show positive effects f...

The interest in polyphenols from vegetable sources has been progressively increased because of the demonstrated correlation between their abundance in certain foods or food preparations of traditional importance and heritage, and the answer of anti-inflammatory strategies in hospitalized patients in the presence of polypehnol-rich foods (as a compl...

Abstract Oxidation consequences are detrimental for sensory and shelf life of meat products. Because of its safety and effectiveness, natural antioxidants are increasingly demanded by consumers and legal authorities. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of essential oils (EOs) of Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamon, CEOs) and Ahcillea a...

Reuse of non‐traditional water (brackish water) in agriculture will reduce the cost of disposal. On the other hand, the use of brackish water may cause environmental pollution to the soil, groundwater and plants after being discharged to the soil. The purpose of the current study was to assess the effect of reusing filter station water on the growt...

Background: In Jordan as in other worldwide countries, mycotoxins are considered a serious national problem in food supplies. As a result, almost all nations are setting and adopting different regulations targeting the control of mycotoxins levels in the domestic food supply, including the problem of reliable sampling and analysis methods. Object...

Coffee is one of the most common drinks worldwide. Due to the variability of elements composition, coffee is important for human health. The aim of this study is to assess the concentration of certain selected elements of commercial samples of roasted ground coffee available in Jordanian markets. The concentrations of macroelement components (sodiu...

Synthesis of artificial antibacterial peptides containing multiple disulfide bridges is of particular interest in bioorganic chemistry. In this paper, a straightforward on-resin synthesis of a cyclic peptide containing two disulfide bridges by orthogonal protection approach is presented. This artificial peptide is a biomimetic peptide that has stru...

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a typo in the author name. The co-author name should be Khalil K.Y. Saleh instead it was published as Klalil K.Y. Saleh.

The aim of the present article is to give a bird’s eye view of polyphenols in the European legislation and its applications according to the European Food Safety Authority, particularly regarding labeling for consumer protection in the European market. Polyphenols are given much attention by consumers because of their health effects and are exploit...

Background: Polyphenols are natural compounds synthesized exclusively by plants with chemical features related to phenolic substances and eliciting strong antioxidants properties. Objective: The aim of this paper is to give a reliable overview of the chemical classification of natural polyphenols. Methods: Literature survey was done through google...

Background: The interest in phenolic compounds present in foods of vegetable origin has shown a notable increase in recent decades. This interest is due to the growing number of scientific studies concerning their beneficial role in human health. The interest in polyphenols has been supported by the current and growing awareness, and attention of c...

The aim of the present article is to give a bird's eye view of polyphenols in the European legislation and its applications according to the European Food Safety Authority, particularly regarding labeling for consumer protection in the European market. Polyphenols are given much attention by consumers because of their health effects and are exploit...

The interest in phenolic compounds present in foods of vegetable origin has shown a notable increase in recent decades. This interest is due to the growing number of scientific studies concerning their beneficial role in human health. The interest in polyphenols has been supported by the current and growing awareness and attention of consumers to f...

Background: Polyphenols are natural compounds synthesized exclusively by plants with chemical features related to phenolic substances and eliciting strong antioxidants properties. Objective: The aim of this paper is to give a reliable overview of the chemical classification of natural polyphenols. Methods: Literature survey was done through google...

A field experiment was conducted at the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension in the Jordan Valley, during summer 2015 to evaluate the effect of cattle manure on antioxidant activity of maize leaves. The study also measured the effect of cattle manure on the bioavailability of heavy metals in maize leaves at harvest. Six treatment...

A field experiment was conducted at the National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension in the Jordan Valley, during summer 2015 to evaluate the effect of cattle manure on antioxidant activity of maize leaves. The study also measured the effect of cattle manure on the bioavailability of heavy metals in maize leaves at harvest. Six treatment...

Jordan Valley is considered as one of the main intensified irrigated agricultural areas in Jordan with high use of fertilizers especially of nitrogen source which lead to increased ground water pollution with nitrate. A field trial was conducted at the National Agricultural Research Center in Jordan Valley, North West Amman. Six soil treatments wit...

Plant density affected yield, quality and water use efficiency. Little information describing plant density to optimize yield and quality of potato production is available in the Jordan Valley. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of plant density on the yield and yield components of the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivar "Spunta" gr...

Diabetes is a disorder affecting various-aged humans and which can with time cause serious problems for the patient. Medicinal plants are known for their hypoglycemic effects; and among which is ginger (Zingiber officinale) known also for its culinary uses. This study, therefore, was undertaken to evaluate the histological effect of 21-day treatmen...

This study investigated the effects of different irrigation regimes on the yield, water use efficiency and quality of potato [Solanum tuberosum (L.) cv. Spunta] grown at the experimental field of Deir Alla Agricultural Research Station, Jordan during 2012-13 and 2013-14 growing seasons. Five different drip irrigation regimes were compared : 50% (I5...

This study investigated the effects of different irrigation regimes on the yield, water use efficiency and quality of potato [Solanum tuberosum (L.) cv. Spunta] grown at the experimental field of Deir Alla Agricultural Research Station, Jordan during 2012-13 and 2013-14 growing seasons. Five different drip irrigation regimes were compared : 50% (I5...

Background and Objective: Intensive cropping systems in Jordan valley demand high amounts of chemical fertilizer application to the soils which results in degradation of the soil organic matter and cause water impurity. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of cattle manure at various rates on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and dev...

Objective. Contamination of surface water with pathogenic organism is highly dangerous for people who used it for drinking or for domestic activities. Detection of Escherichia coli in water can be used as a general important indicator for fecal contamination .This study investigated the occurrence of fecal E. coli and two important toxigenic types...

Objective: Contamination of surface water with pathogenic organism is highly dangerous for people who used it for drinking or for domestic activities. Detection of Escherichia coli in water can be used as a general important indicator of fecal contamination. This study investigated the occurrence of fecal E. coli, two important toxigenic types of E...

Field experiment was conducted to assess the effect urea fertilizer rates on growth and yield of onion (Allium cepa.var Giza 20) grown under semi-arid conditions of north Jordan, during 2011–2013. Transplants of uniform size were used. The treatments consisted four levels of urea (0, 200,400 and 600 kg ha -1) were applied as broadcast. The experime...

Objectives: The study aimed to measure the viability of probiotic bacteria in different probiotic fermented dairy products marketed in Jordan during their shelf lives. Methods: Ten products which were all known commercial probiotic fermented dairy drinks were purchased from main market stores at 0 day of processing, and kept under 4oC for the assig...

AbstractTo determine the hygiene and processing aspects and the microbiological quality of soft white cheese produced traditionally in Jordan, 30 samples were collected from dairy workshops and plants in major Governorates of Jordan. A questionnaire was filled by interviewing each producer about the quality, Food hygiene and safety aspects of produ...

p>The present study aimed to develop new healthy traditional Jordanian dairy products including pasteurized white cheese and labaneh. This aim was achieved by partial replacement of NaCl with KCl salt at 0%, 50% and 75% in pasteurized white cheese and labaneh during processing. Results shows a slight increase in pH values and a decrease in acidity...

Sustainable use of chemical fertilizers by Jordanian farmers has become a severe problem because of high cost, recently many researches focused on the using of organic fertilizers to reduces the cost of agricultural input. Field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of chicken manure, chemical fertilizer NPK, and their combination on t...

p>In the Mediterranean region, Varthemia iphionoides is commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The present study described the antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract of V. iphionoides leaves. The extract was assayed against a panel of pathogenic bacteria and fungi using agar well diffusion method....

Kefir health promoting effects have created increasing demands and research efforts to develop new kefir products. So, this study aimed at developing novel functional white-soft-cheeses (WSC) using kefir cultures. Kefir WSCs were produced from cow’s milk with and without thyme. Microbiological, physicochemical and sensory criteria were examined dur...

In the Mediterranean region, Varthemia iphionoides is commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The present study described the antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract of V. iphionoides leaves. The extract was assayed against a panel of pathogenic bacteria and fungi using agar well diffusion method. Th...

Field experiments were conducted to assess the effect of rates of potassium nitrate fertilizer on potato yield and quality in Jordan valley, Jordan, during season 2012–2013. Potato was grown under drip irrigation methods and four potassium nitrate fertilizer doses were applied at 0, 130, 260 and 380 kg ha-1. A significant increase in fresh tuber yi...

Field experiments were conducted to assess the effect of rates of potassium nitrate fertilizer on potato yield and quality in Jordan valley, Jordan, during season 2012–2013. Potato was grown under drip irrigation methods and four potassium nitrate fertilizer doses were applied at 0, 130, 260 and 380 kg ha-1. A significant increase in fresh tuber yi...