Nauman Khalid

Abu Dhabi University

Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop the modified risk calculator for the Pakistani population based on differences in perceived versus actual risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2-DM). Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study design was developed to assess the study sample of 296 individuals from the Paki...

Childhood obesity is one of the emerging issue concerning health domain worldwide, which children are made to face with associated complexities while performing their everyday activities of life. According to WHO report in 2015 the toll of obese children was over 42 million worldwide. As per WHO's definition, obesity in general is an abnormal or en...

The production of high-quality noodles relies on using premium-quality wheat flour. There is growing interest in using nonthermal technologies (NTTs), like ultrasound, high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), and plasma techniques, to enhance the nutritional properties of wheat flour starch and protein, specifically its digestibility. This review compiles...

Tea crop is highly valued for its aroma, taste, and health benefits. Although it exhibited low water content, it’s essential to consider its safety against contaminants and adulterants such as pesticides, heavy metals, and unlawful chemical additives. Quality, shape, and color are exterior elements, but aroma and flavor are internal core quality fa...

Recently, there has been significant research on plant-based meat as a substitute for animal meat. However, developing meat analogues with suitable techno-functional properties and a meat-like texture presents several challenges. In lieu of animal meat, plant-based meats offer a sustainable and healthy alternative. The nutritional and textural prop...

As the World seeks sustainable and holistic approaches to health, dietary herbs are in the spotlight due to their potential benefits. Incorporating dietary herbs into functional products to create fortified foods with enhanced nutritional values has shown health benefits. Dietary herbs and diets rich in plant-based foods and supplements have been i...

Green technology, encompassing sustainable practices in food production, extends to dietary fiber extraction. This study aimed to enhance dietary fiber extraction from the selected barley varieties (Jou‐17, Sultan‐17, and Pearl‐21) using the ultrasonic‐assisted extraction (UAE) technique. This process involved washing, drying, de‐fatting (using eth...

Mozzarella is a soft white fermented cheese comprising up to 40% saturated fats and is well known for its stretchability. Consumers’ demand for low‐fat mozzarella cheese (LFMC) has increased with increasing health consciousness. However, the rubbery texture of LFMC tends to lower its acceptability. The study investigates the effect of aloe vera muc...

Lentil milk–based soft cheese (LBC) is one of the emerging partial substitutes for animal milk‐based cheese. With time, more people want to reduce their meat and dairy intake for ethical, environmental, and chronic health–related concerns. This study focused on the formulation of LBC using milk extracted from green gram (S1 (6.5 g) of proteins), re...

Low‐fat mozzarella cheese (LFMC) consumption is growing as consumers seek healthy substitutes. However, the rubbery texture and poor meltability of LFMC makes it less appealing to consumers. This study evaluated the effect of basil seed mucilage (BSM) as a fat replacer in LFMC (2% fat). A comprehensive analysis of physicochemical, texture, microstr...

The study was conducted to find out the health of spring water available in different districts of Azad Jammu Kashmir. A total of 8 districts (Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Poonch, Sudhanati, Jhelum Valley, Bagh, Neelum, and Haveli) were selected where spring water is available and people are using that water for drinking purposes. Physiochemical analysis a...

The use of byproducts from the food industry and the investigation of substitute sources are becoming progressively significant in fulfilling the consumer demand for animal-based protein. This study aimed to investigate the nutritional value of mutton and fish livers and their future application as a source of high-added-value proteins for suppleme...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of global mortality and novel approaches for prevention and management are needed. The human gastrointestinal tract hosts a diverse microbiota that is crucial in maintaining metabolic homeostasis. The formulation of effective probiotics, alone or in combination, has been under discussion due to the...

Diabetes is becoming a significant health concern in Asia, where the prevalence has reached alarming levels. An important contributing factor is the consumption of high‐carbohydrate foods, including rice, bread, etc. These high‐carbohydrate foods pose a major risk to public health due to their impact on postprandial hyperglycemia. This research aim...

Probiotics represent beneficial living microorganisms that confer physiological, nutritional, and functional advantages to human health, holding significant potential for development of functional foods. This research aimed to isolate, identify, and characterize potential probiotic bacterial strains sourced from fermented and non-fermented foods fr...

Caenorhabditis elegans has been used as a central model system for broad-spectrum research studies across diverse modern biological domains. A study was conducted to evaluate the potential of sunflower oil-based nanoemulsions for lifespan enhancement in stressed C. elegans worms, that had been fed on nematode growth media (NGM) seeded with two stra...

Background: Processed and semi-processed foods are getting popular in the diets of the Western population. The Western diet is almost coupled with consuming carbonated beverages, either alcoholic or nonalcoholic. The presence of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol in different carbonated beverages and detrimental dietary patterns are leading causes of obe...

Background: Mozzarella, a stretched curd cheese obtained from buffalo or bovine milk, densely packed with saturated dairy fats, is extensively used in pizza toppings due to the desirable stretch, a vital functional attribute induced by fat-casein matrix. Besides its appreciation in foods by consumers, chronic ailments like obesity, cardiovascular d...

The off-flavor disorder is one of the most quality deteriorating and undesirable postharvest physiological disorders in fresh fruits. Over-biosynthesis and accumulation of ethanol metabolism-related metabolites such as acetaldehyde and ethanol have been associated with an alcoholic off-flavor disorder in various fresh fruits at both pre- and postha...

A novel exopolysaccharide (EPS) was obtained from Levilactobacillus brevis NCCP 963 isolated from a black carrot drink named "kanji". The culture conditions for maximum EPS yield were explored by the Plackett-Burman (PB) design and response surface methodology (RSM) along with the fractional characterization and antioxidant potential of EPSs. The P...

Tomatoes are a major crop for global exports and have significant nutritional benefits. However, their lifespan is limited due to various biotic and abiotic factors. This study aimed to formulate an edible coating using crude alfalfa saponins coupled with decaglycerol monolaurate (ML-750) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20), to...

Unlabelled: This study aimed to prepare a stirred type of fat-free yogurt from enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder (EHPP) and skimmed milk powder (SMP) without changing its quality and consumer acceptance. The yogurt formulations prepared contained different amount of EHPP 0, 10, 25 and 50% and were stored for 28 days at 4 °C and observed that...

Purpose Potato-based snacks (PBS) are widely popular among people of all age groups despite known negative health aspects. University students, due to their busy routines and less familiarity with diets are more prone to selecting unhealthy meals and snacks. The study aims to explore the outlook of university students regarding their consumption of...

The study was designed to estimate the quality of the frying oils used in northern areas of Pakistan. A cross-sectional analysis was performed to investigate the behavior and common practices of street food vendors (SFVs) regarding oil selection, food preparation, and awareness of rancid oil on human health. Seventy-Eight (78) commercial fried oil...

Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are of major health concern around the world. Some of these pesticide residues are extremely toxic and can become a major causative factor for various diseases such as cardiovascular disorders (CVDs), lung, endocrine, and nervous system damage, as well as circulatory system, and reproductive system proble...

Pine nut or chilgoza pine (Pinus gerardiana) is considered one of the most valuable non-timber forest species (NTFP) of Pakistan Pine nut is a rich source of many valuable food constituents including unsaturated fatty acids, sugar, vitamins and minerals. Due to the poor management policies and heavy exploitation, it has been listed as threatened sp...

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biological polymers with unique structural features have gained particular interest in the fields of food, chemistry and medicine, and food industry. EPS from the food-grade lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can be used as a natural food additives to commercial ones in the processing and development of functional foods and nu...

Food irradiation technology (FIT) is a non-thermal processing that covers all significant aspects of food processing and preservation such as shelf-life extension, natural flavour maintenance, chemical-free preservation, and pathogen reduction. Excessive irradiation dosages can have negative consequences on food, which may include a reduction in fu...

Purpose-The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) variant of 2019 has taken more than 3.8 million lives according to the World Health Organization. To stop the spread of such a deadly and contagious disease, lockdown of varying nature was imposed worldwide. Lockdown, preventive techniques and observation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) have effect...

Anthocyanins (ACNs) are polyphenolic, water-soluble pigments, and phytochemicals, which in recent years, have garnered the interest of consumers, researchers, and industries for their various potential preventative and/or therapeutic health benefits and applications in the food in- dustry. ACN-based processed foods have emerged as functional foods...

en Food supply chains worldwide are under threat from food adulteration and food fraud during various stages of production and storage, and the incidence of such fraudulent practices has been increasing. Many food regulatory authorities have been established over the years on either side of the globe, contributing to food safety and the creation of...

(1) Background: During COVID-19, disruption in food demand and supply chain led to changes in food choices in response to consumer demand, frequency of delivered items, and production setup during a pandemic. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of quality and nutritional attributes on consumer food consumption behavior, attitude, and pr...

Background: Street foods have gained popularity around the world in the past few decades. The current study was carried out in order to quantitative analysis of used cooking oils by Street Food Vendors (SFVs) of Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: Fifty samples of cooking oil used by SFVs were collected. Also, a questionnaire was designed for qualitative as...

Fresh meat is highly susceptible to food borne pathogens. Controlling these pathogenic microorganisms is important for maintaining food safety either by chemical or physical treatments. However, due to consumer preferences and health reasons there is demand for natural and better antimicrobial agents. There has been extensive work on natural altern...

This study was aimed to develop nano‐sized‐biogenic hydroxyapatite (HAp) from fishbone; followed by calcination at 850 °C. Core part of the research “ultra‐sonication” was done following different levels of operating variables. Characterization of resulted HAp was done by using different techniques. FTIR spectra confirmed PO43‐ peak at 1031.77cm‐1....

In this study, potato powder (PP) was hydrolyzed with α‐amylase and investigated the characteristics of PP and enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder (EHPP). The PP was enzymatically hydrolyzed for 30 min at 50°C with different amounts of α‐amylase (0 to 0.015 g/100 mL) for 30 minutes at 50°C. The swelling power, water solubility index, amylose con...

Evidences show that the storage period greatly affects the quality of yogurt. In this study, three types of yogurt: control yogurt (CY), non-hydrolyzed potato powder yogurt (PPY) and enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder yogurt (EHPPY) were prepared at 42 °C for 5 h and stored for 28 days at 4 °C. The yogurts were evaluated for quality characteris...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic and potentially fatal ailment caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and remains a major health problem worldwide. In recent years, the research focus has shifted to a greater emphasis on complementing treatment regimens involving conventional antiretroviral (ARV) drug therapies with...

Mozzarella cheese is a fermented product comprised of 30–45% milk fat on a dry basis. The milk fat gives the mozzarella its desirable stretchable properties which are demanding in food processing industries. The current study was designed to use okra mucilage as a carbohydrate‐based fat replacer to prepare low fat mozzarella cheese. For this purpos...

Carrot and fennel seeds are considered rich sources of antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene. The study aimed at formulating functional candies fortified with fennel seed extract and carrot juice. The candies can be used to improve the nutritive quality of confectionary products that could be healthy options for all age groups, pa...

Following hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), microalgae bio-crude products contain approximately 5–20% water. High electric field (HEF) demulsification can separate water from settled oil based on electrostatic charge. In this study, we investigated the effect of HEF demulsification on water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions as a model bio-crude emulsion using...

The discussion about the development and consumption of plant-based meat alternatives has been raised since numerous decades and has become the topic of prime concern these days. Recently, the market of plant-based meat alternatives has enormously expanded. With the aim of investigating the present scenario of research on meat analogs and defining...

Background Human resources for health (HRH) include a range of occupations that aim to promote or improve human health. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the WHO Health Workforce 2030 strategy have drawn attention to the importance of HRH for achieving policy priorities such as universal health coverage (UHC). Although previous resear...

Bioactive compounds exhibit numerous health benefits; however, they are highly sensitive to degradation under various process conditions. Applications of these compounds are limited in food and pharmaceutical products due to their quick release, low solubility, possible interactions with other ingredients, and reduced biological potential. Encapsul...

Purpose: The food supply chain (FSC) is a sequence of linkages and interdependencies that encompass a wide range of disciplines, from farms to food to consumer's plates. Food supply chain management (FSCM) unites the major disciplines, aimed at providing an understanding of the supply chain (SC), supporting managers of the chain components, and imp...

Emulsion technology has been extensively used in the food industry in recent times, as several food products in the market exist in the emulsified form. More recently, the trend for emulsions has witnessed a shift towards the development of multiple emulsions with increased sustainability, safety, and functionality characteristics. Accordingly, the...

The study was conducted to produce ergocalciferol (Vit‐D2) loaded oil‐in‐water (O/W) emulsions utilising the onion skin waste saponins (OSW) as a natural emulsifier and almond oil as carrier oil. The impact of different formulations upon the digestibility of lipids, LCT (long‐chain triglycerides) or MCT (medium‐chain triglycerides), and bioaccessib...

The poppy seed plant (Papaver somniferum L.) is well known for its health benefits. It contains plenty of nutrients including proteins, oil content, dietary fiber, antioxidants, tocopherols and other micronutrients. It is also under exploration considering its in vitro bioactive potential against various health issues such as hypertension, pain and...

Background Eggs are commonly regarded as one of the best sources of various macro, and micronutrients, in particular, high biological value (BV) proteins, and both saturated, and unsaturated fatty acids. Apart from proteins, eggs are excellent sources of various high health value lipid components, carotenoids, minerals, and both water and lipid-sol...

Anemia is a globally widespread condition in women and is associated with reduced economic productivity and increased mortality worldwide. Here we map annual 2000–2018 geospatial estimates of anemia prevalence in women of reproductive age (15–49 years) across 82 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), stratify anemia by severity and aggregate res...

Background Documentation of patterns and long-term trends in mortality in young people, which reflect huge changes in demographic and social determinants of adolescent health, enables identification of global investment priorities for this age group. We aimed to analyse data on the number of deaths, years of life lost, and mortality rates by sex an...

Pepper (Capsicum spp) is cultivated and consumed in almost every region of the world both as fresh vegetable and dried spice. Capsicum and its different varieties possess many valuable properties which distinguish them from other vegetables and in many food items as a spice for its strong pungent flavor that is produced during the secondary metabol...

Consumer awareness of the relationship between health and nutrition has caused a substantial increase in the demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods containing bioactive compounds (BACs) with potential health benefits. However, the direct incorporation of many BACs into commercial food and beverage products is challenging because of their po...

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Background Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of children younger than 5 years to less than 25 per 1000 livebirths, for each country by 2030. To understand current rates, recent trends, and potential traject...

The dodecenyl succinic anhydride (DDSA) modified kudzu starch was fabricated and characterized in this study. After modification, granule size of kudzu starch exhibited bigger than that of native kudzu starch. The viscosity of DDSA-modified kudzu starch was increased in comparison with native one. However, there was no detectable surface change of...

Background Saudi Arabia’s health care system has undergone major changes in recent years to enhance the quality of the services it renders to the community. This study is designed to measure the quality of health care services from the patients’ perspective and to compare the service quality of public and private hospitals in the eastern region of...

Bioplastics are the plastics composed from the biomass of corn, sugarcane, etc., which nowadays form an eco-friendly system that saves fuel burning, CO2 emission, and plastic. There are emerging interests in agro-based research pack-aging for designing cost-effective bioplastics, thanks to the heavy burden of diseases from petroleum products. Plast...