Future of Food: Journal on Food

Protein and iron source snack bar made from Mlanding Tempeh – A fermented Lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala)

Eny Palupi
Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
RAHMI DZULHIJJAH
BUDI SETIAWAN

Mlanding tempeh is an Indonesian fermented food made from Lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala), a tropical legume that contains complete nutrients and has high productivity and ability to adapt to dry climates. This traditional treatment seems improve its nutritional value, particularly the protein profile. However the short shelf life and low acceptance hinder this food to support community nutrition. This study introduced an effort to process this indigenous fermented legume into a snack bar which has better acceptance and nutritional value. A complete food process development and nutrient analysis have been performed for producing and profiling this bar. Analysis on anti-nutrient content reveals a reduction of tannins after 24h fermentation of Lamtoro, from 52.11 to 4.20 (mg. tannic acid). Frying and oven were chosen for processing the Tempeh into a snack bar with better acceptance. Formula with 60% Mlanding tempeh, 35% red beans and 5% rice popcorn was chosen as the highest acceptance and preference. The content of energy and nutritional nutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) in 100 g of snack bars are 385.44 kcal, 17.62 g, 3.18 g and 71.58 g, respectively. 100 g of the snack bar might provide 29% of daily protein need. Mlanding tempeh snack bar is high in fiber, a source of protein and iron minerals and low in fat.

Keywords : fermented legumes, non-dairy protein, ion, plant based protein, supplementary feeding, young men .

Myanmar High School Students’ Perceptions of College and International Readiness in Western Society

Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
International students are more likely to experience mental health issues and increased stress. Mental health is often surrounded by negative societal stigmas that act as barriers to seeking support and tend to lead to greater mental health concerns. International students tend to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers rather than seeking out counseling services. However, this study shows that LGBTQIA+ international students were less likely to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers due to fear of their sexual orientation being discovered and their families finding out about their identity. This study examines how LGBTQIA+ international students talk about their experiences on and off campus in relations to their socioemotional well-being. Specifically, this study sought to better understand the complexities of LGBTQIA+ students’ identities, and the challenges they faced in terms of their socioemotional well-being. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Keywords : international students, socioemotional well-being, mental health, identity development, intersectionality, LGBTQIA