Research Article
Protein and Calcium Concentrate Quality of Chacunda Gizzard Scad (Anodontostoma chacunda), Silver Rasbora (Rasbora argyrotaenia), Bali Sardinella (Sardinella lemuru)
Agustiana*,
Setia Budhi,
Febrina Noorhalisah,
S. T. Khadijah,
Sukmala Brillyana
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
Pages:
161-165
Received:
Oct. 17, 2023
Accepted:
Nov. 07, 2023
Published:
Nov. 17, 2023
DOI:
10.11648/j.jfns.20231106.11
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Abstract: Fish protein and calcium concentrate are one of the innovations of protein and calcium form development applied to low protein and calcium food. The chacunda gizzard shad, silver rasbora, and Bali lemuru were selected in fish protein and calcium concentrate production because these fish have many spines and their utilization has not been optimal yet. This study aims to know the protein and calcium protein concentrate profile of Anodontostoma chacunda, Rasbora argyrotaenia, and Sardinella lemuru. It used Complete Randomized Design with 3 treatments and 3 replications, A (A. chacunda), B (R. argyrotaenia), and C (S. lemuru). Results showed that FPC and FCPC of A. chacunda had a 19.6% yield, calcium 22.86 mg g-1, 58.97% protein, 14.38% fat, 5.67% water, 15.87% ash, and 5.12% carbohydrate. The protein concentrate of R. argyrotaenia had a 21% yield, calcium of 30.58 mg g-1, 58.13% protein, 20.08% fat, 5.65% water, 11.64% ash, and 4.49% carbohydrate. The protein concentrate of S. lemuru had a 16.6% yield, calcium of 24.65 mg g-1, 71.32% protein, 6.39% fat, 5.70% water, 12.08% ash, and 4.51% carbohydrate. The hedonic test indicated that the panelists preferred the protein concentrate of S. lemuru over the other two fish protein based on appearance, aroma, and texture.
Abstract: Fish protein and calcium concentrate are one of the innovations of protein and calcium form development applied to low protein and calcium food. The chacunda gizzard shad, silver rasbora, and Bali lemuru were selected in fish protein and calcium concentrate production because these fish have many spines and their utilization has not been optimal ye...
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Research Article
Voluntary Maize Flour Fortification in Tanzania: Adequacy of Small-Scale Processors' Implementation of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programmes
Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia*,
Gudila Boniface Mareni
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
Pages:
166-173
Received:
Oct. 22, 2023
Accepted:
Nov. 08, 2023
Published:
Nov. 29, 2023
DOI:
10.11648/j.jfns.20231106.12
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Abstract: This study systematically evaluated the implementation of fortification practices, including quality assurance and quality control, among small-scale processors to ensure regulatory compliance. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in Ubungo district (Dar es Salaam) and Morogoro municipality, Tanzania, involving 38 processors. Data collection relied on observational checklists and IBM SPSS ® version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics revealed critical insights. Cleanliness and sanitation standards were met in only 36.8% of warehouses and 42.1% of production areas, underscoring hygiene deficiencies. Alarmingly, 26.3% of micronutrient premixes were inappropriately stored near heat-generating milling machines. Written procedures for quality assurance and quality control were virtually absent, with just 2.6% of processors having such documentation. A mere 13.2% of processors conducted quality checks on fortified maize flour to confirm micronutrient presence. This study identified pervasive shortcomings in quality control and assurance practices among small-scale processors. Hindrances included inadequate training in fortification standards, limited processing capacity, and constrained access to quality control facilities. Strengthening these practices is imperative to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality fortified maize flour, essential for the nutritional well-being of target populations. This action holds significant public health and food safety implications.
Abstract: This study systematically evaluated the implementation of fortification practices, including quality assurance and quality control, among small-scale processors to ensure regulatory compliance. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in Ubungo district (Dar es Salaam) and Morogoro municipality, Tanzania, involving 38 processors. Data col...
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