Displaying all 2 publications

Abstract:
Sort:
  1. Fulltext Evaluating bahulu the traditional food: From the perspective of consumers
    Abdul Wahid, N., Mudor, H.
    International Food Research Journal, 2016;23(6):2744-2751.
    MyJurnal
    Bahulu, a popular traditional food in Malaysia is produced mainly by the Small and Medium
    Entrepreneurs (SMEs) who are often micro in size and function as both producers and sellers
    of the food in the marketplace. A problem usually faced by these enterprises is on matching
    their bahulu offer with consumers’ preferences that eventually will lead to loss of sales volume,
    loss of customers and stunted business growth. This study attempts to find out how consumers
    evaluate bahulu using various aspects of the food product offer. A survey on 671 consumers
    from three different states in Malaysia (Penang, Perlis and Kedah) revealed that consumers
    in general prioritize the product aspect more than on how it is packaged, priced and branded.
    Overall, halal (label) is the most critical component expected by consumers, followed by
    its color and softness (product), and manufacturer’s address (label). Interestingly, branding,
    packaging and health aspect of the food were amongst the lowest ranked by consumers for this
    product. Some similarities and slight differences in how each consumer group evaluates the
    bahulu components were also found. The findings provide some insights for the bahulu micro
    entrepreneurs (BMEs) on what to focus on when marketing the food.
  2. Lactobacilli reduce recurrences of vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
    Ang XY, Chung FY, Lee BK, Azhar SNA, Sany S, Roslan NS, et al.
    J Appl Microbiol, 2021 May 22.
    PMID: 34022103 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15158
    AIMS: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lactobacilli strains in preventing the recurrences of vaginal candidiasis (VC) in 78 pregnant women with VC (lactobacilli, n = 39; placebo, n = 39) and the potential benefits on quality of life.

    METHODS AND RESULTS: The lactobacilli putative probiotic (SynForU-HerCare; two capsules/day of 9·5 log CFU per capsule) or placebo was administered for 8-weeks in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Subjects were assessed for vaginal and gut health conditions at baseline, week-4 and week-8 via questionnaires. The vulvovaginal symptom questionnaire not only covered aspects pertaining to vulvovaginal symptoms but also the quality of life impacts such as emotional, social and sexual. The administration of lactobacilli reduced symptoms of irritation (P = 0·023) and discharge (P = 0·011) starting week-4 and continued after week-8 (P 

Related Terms
    Try searching for something
Filters
Contact Us

Please provide feedback to Administrator (afdal@afpm.org.my)

External Links