Official Journal of Ethan Publications
Publishing Knowledge for a Better Tomorrow
Emeka Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, Ngozi Chioma Onyemere · March 2024 · pp. 1-12
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) stands as a crucial staple food crop across tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, providing sustenance for millions of people. This paper delves into the...
Noura Mohammed Al-Rashidi, Abdullah Ali Al-Ghamdi · March 2024 · pp. 13-25
Polyketide-derived secondary metabolites, notably aflatoxins, pose significant health risks due to their highly toxic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and carcinogenic properties for higher vertebrates and other animals. These compounds are predominantly synthesized...
Maria van der Berg, Wei Chen · March 2024 · pp. 26-35
The misuse of agonists as growth promoters in meat-producing animals has persisted for over two decades, with ractopamine (RCT) emerging as a primary illicit substance for this purpose. Ractopamine, a...
Wei Xiang Liang, Mei Ling Zhang · March 2024 · pp. 36-43
Prepared foods have gained significant popularity as convenient meal options, encompassing semi-processed or fully processed food materials stored in frozen or vacuum packaging. Originating in China in the 1980s and...
Junhao Chen, Mei Ling Zhang · March 2024 · pp. 44-51
Eggs stand out as a significant protein source, boasting a high methionine content—an essential amino acid absent in cereals and legumes. In recent years, there has been a notable surge...