Vol. 9 No. 20 (2025): July - December, 2025 | The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research

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Published: 2025-06-26

Original Articles

Functional and Novel Foods

Nutritional and Bioactive Profile of Gitumon: An Indonesian Traditional Herbal Beverage

Mohammad Arif Ali ⁽¹⁾, Dewi Marfu’ah Kurniawati ⁽²⁾, Etika Ratna Noer ⁽³⁾, Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma ⁽⁴⁾, Setya Rahayu ⁽⁵⁾, Gustiana Mega Anggita ⁽⁶⁾, Zahrah Zakiya Ahda ⁽⁷⁾, Ani Mazlina Dewi Mohamed ⁽⁸⁾, Phyo Min Zaw ⁽⁹⁾, Hendi Susanto ⁽¹⁰⁾, Azkia Agustina ⁽¹¹⁾
(1) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia. Mahidol University, Faculty of Science, Department of Pharmacology, Pr. 506 (Preclinic Building), Rama 6 Rd., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400., Thailand ,

(2) Universitas Diponegoro, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition Science , Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Tembalang, Semarang City, 50275. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(3) Universitas Diponegoro, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition Science, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, Tembalang, Semarang City, 50275. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(4) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(5) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(6) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(7) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(8) Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Education, Department of Physical and Health Education, Aras 5 & 7, Bangunan FSK 1, 5 Kampus Puncak Alam, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 42300 , Malaysia ,

(9) Mahidol University, Faculty of Science, Department of Pharmacology, Pr. 506 (Preclinic Building), Rama 6 Rd., Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Thailand ,

(10) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Sports Science, Gedung F1 Lantai 01, FIK UNNES, Kampus Sekaran, Gunungpati, Semarang City, 50229. Indonesia, Indonesia ,

(11) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Faculty of Public Health, Department of Public Health, Jl. Kedungmundu Raya No. 18, Semarang City, 50273. Indonesia, Indonesia

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Nutrition Education and Dietetics Human and Clinical Nutrition

Nutritional Status and Beverage Intake Patterns among Civil Servants in Southwestern Nigeria

Opeyemi Bolajoko ⁽¹⁾, Gbenga Oladosu ⁽²⁾, Atinuke T. Lano-Maduagu ⁽³⁾, Sunday S. Nupo ⁽⁴⁾, Babatunde Oguntona ⁽⁵⁾
(1) Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, Florida , United States ,

(2) Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Food and Nutrition Unit, Department of Vocational Education Delta State University, Abraka, P.M.B 1, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria ,

(3) Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria ,

(4) Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria ,

(5) Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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Food Microbiology, Safety and Toxicology

Screening of Five Lactobacillus Bacteria with Probiotic Properties from Indigenous Klila Cheese

Ahmed Saci ⁽¹⁾, Samia Gharbi ⁽²⁾, Fatima Djadouni ⁽³⁾, Noureddine Karkachi ⁽⁴⁾
(1) Faculty of Life and Natural Science/Department of Biology. University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Oran. 31100, Algeria ,

(2) Faculty of Life and Natural Science/ Department of Biotechnology. University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf, Oran. 31000, Algeria ,

(3) Faculty of Life and Natural Science/Department of Biology. University Mustapha Stambouli of Mascara (UMSM). Mascara 29000, Algeria. Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Oran 31100, Algeria ,

(4) Laboratory of Applied Microbiology, Faculty of Life and Natural Science/Department of Biology. University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella, Oran. 31100, Algeria

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Review Articles

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Prevention of NCDs

The Impact of Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) on Gut Microbiota and Human Health: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in Humans

Berrak Basturk ⁽¹⁾, Zeynep Koc Ozerson ⁽²⁾, Aysu Yildiz Karaahmet ⁽³⁾, Kardelen Busra Ege Gunduz ⁽⁴⁾, Sumeyye Bora ⁽⁵⁾
(1) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(2) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(3) Biruni University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Merkezefendi, 75 Sk No:1-13 M.G, 34015 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(4) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey ,

(5) Halic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, 15 July Martyrs Street, No: 14/12, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey

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Functional and Novel Foods

The Role of Barley, Sorghum, Rice, and Maize in North African Cuisine

Fatma Boukid ⁽¹⁾, Hamza Mameri ⁽²⁾
(1) ClonBio Group LTD, Fitzwilliam Pl, Dublin, D02 XE61, Ireland , Ireland ,

(2) 2 INRAE, UMR 1208 Ingénierie des Agropolymères et Technologies Emergentes (IATE), F-34060 Montpellier, France

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Functional and Novel Foods

Advantages and Drawbacks of Plant-Based Beverages as Alternatives to Animal Milk: A Multidimensional Review

Amina Abbou ⁽¹⁾, Nabil Kadri ⁽²⁾, Adrien Servent ⁽³⁾, Khokha Mouhoubi ⁽⁴⁾, Lamia Medouni ⁽⁵⁾, Cilia Bouiche ⁽⁶⁾, Samira Negrichi ⁽⁷⁾, Zoubeida Meghlaoui ⁽⁸⁾, Meriem Amrane ⁽⁹⁾, Sabiha Bechir ⁽¹⁰⁾, Lamia Taouzinet ⁽¹¹⁾, Hind Bougherra ⁽¹²⁾, Khodir Madani ⁽¹³⁾, Nawel Achir ⁽¹⁴⁾
(1) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(2) Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie et Sciences de la Terre, Université de Bouira, 10000 Bouira, Algérie. Laboratoire de Biochimie, Biophysique, Biomathématiques et Scientométrie (L3BS), Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Université de Bejaia 06000 Bejaia, Algeria ,

(3) QualiSud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Univ, CIRAD, Institut Agro, IRD, Univ de La Réunion, Montpellier, France. CIRAD, UMR QualiSud, F-34398 Montpellier, France ,

(4) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(5) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(6) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(7) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(8) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(9) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(10) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(11) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(12) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(13) Centre de Recherche en Technologies Agroalimentaires. Route de Targa Ouzemmour, Campus Universitaire, Bejaia, 06000, Algeria ,

(14) QualiSud, Univ Montpellier, Avignon Univ, CIRAD, Institut Agro, IRD, Univ de La Réunion, Montpellier, France. CIRAD, UMR QualiSud, F-34398 Montpellier, Algeria

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