Future of Food: Journal on Food

Innovative Mackerel Tuna Crackers: Sensory and Nutritional Quality, Digestibility and Shelf-Life Estimation

Sukma Elida
Nutrition Department, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia; Nutrition Department, University of Teuku Umar, Meulaboh, Indonesia
Hardinsyah
Nutrition Department, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Eny Palupi
Nutrition Department, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Ahmad Sulaeman
Nutrition Department, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Ade Chandra Iwansyah
Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

Research indicates that fish eating by pregnant women can diminish the likelihood of delivering a stunted infant. Mackerel tuna is a popular and economically priced fish in Indonesia. Mackerel tuna possesses a high protein content and an abundance of minerals. The study aimed to develop mackerel tuna cracker products and assess their sensory quality, nutritional content, digestibility, and shelf life. The findings indicated that the mackerel tuna crackers were well-received. The most favoured product is Formula 3, which contains an additional 25% tapioca flour. The product’s nutritious content may enhance nutrient intake in pregnant women. The digestibility of mackerel tuna crackers is 98.14%, and the estimated shelf life of the product is 56 days. Additional research on the efficacy of mackerel tuna crackers as a nutritional intervention for pregnant women is urgently needed.

Keywords : Fish Product, Food Supplementary, CED Pregnancy, Stunting, Nutrition .
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