Microbiological evaluation of the indigenous fermented condiment available at various retail markets in the south-eastern region of Nigeria.

In Africa, indigenous fermented condiments contribute to food security as a low-cost source of protein. is an indigenous fermented condiment produced from seeds. The reliance on spontaneous fermentation processes and unhygienic practices during production often results in the contamination of the final product with microbial hazards.

Revisiting food-sourced vitamins for consumer diet and health needs: a perspective review, from vitamin classification, metabolic functions, absorption, utilization, to balancing nutritional requirements.

The significant attention gained by food-sourced vitamins has provided insights into numerous current researches; for instance, the potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention, the balance between food and dietary supplements in the general population, the role of diet and food intake in age-related macular degeneration, and the association of dietary supplement use, nutrient intake and mortality among adults. As relevant literature about food-sourced vitamin increases, continuous synthesis is warranted. To supplement existing information, this perspective review discussed food-sourced vitamins for consumer diet and health needs, scoping from vitamin absorption, metabolic functions, utilization, to balancing nutritional requirements.