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Current Research Interest:
Focuses on aspects of food processing, new product development (HALAL), sensory evaluation and cocoa processing. The research encompasses producing new product with functional ingredient, assist in industrial application, development of food ingredient from food by-product, cocoa and chocolate processing. She was a researcher at Biotechnology Division, Malaysia Cocoa Board; handling patented prebiotic chocolates (pure milk and dark chocolate) at pilot plant scale (pre-commercialization) funded by Technofund (MOSTI). She also has experiences in food and beverage industries under the R&D Department at Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn. Bhd formerly known as CPC/ AJI Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur. Current research topics include:
1. Effects of processing on metabolites, quality and toxicity of selected herbal leaf and it's infusion
2.Characterization and Tocopherols Bioavailability of Chia Seed Oil Extract from Green Technology Supercritical Fluid
3. Enhance functional and bioactive compound of selected local plantain banana peels (Musa paradisiaica L.) extracted using high hydrostatic pressure.
4. Effects of Roasting Conditions on the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH4) content in Cocoa Bean

Activities

Employment (1)

Universiti Putra Malaysia: Serdang, Selangor, MY

Assoc. Prof. Dr. (Food Technology)
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Norhayati Hussain

Education and qualifications (1)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Bangi, Selangor, MY

2010 to present | PhD Food Science
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Norhayati Hussain

Works (39)

Effects of supercritical carbon dioxide‐ethanol cocoa butter addition in cocoa butter‐based salad dressings

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society
2024-12-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Norhayati Hussain; Syahida Maarof; Roiaini Mohamad; Komati Rajentran; Nasiru Bilkisu Umar
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Evaluation of consumer’s knowledge, attitude, practice towards herbal tea consumption, preparation and their association with demographic profile

MOJ Food Processing & Technology
2023-07-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Norhayati Hussain; Aida Athirah Salim; Siti Fatimah Mohamad; Nursabrina Munawar
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Stability of chili padi bara (Capsicum frutescens L.) paste containing calamansi lime during storage and its tenderizing effect on chicken fillet

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
2021-12-30 | Journal article
Contributors: Norhayati Hussain; Najjah Azhar; Nur Fathiah Abdul Razak
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Effects of fat contents and particle size of cocoa nibs on alkaloid composition, antioxidant activities, and volatile compound of concentrated cocoa drink

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
2021-09-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Norhayati Hussain; Aisyah Zafirah bt Md Dali; Nursabrina Munawar
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Composition, color and antioxidant properties of cocoa shell at different roasting temperatures

Food Research
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85078858191

Contributors: Fakhlaei, R.; Rozzamri, A.; Hussain, N.
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Influence of processing conditions on rheological properties of aqueous extract chia (Salvia hispanica L.) mucilage

Food Research
2020-02-10 | Journal article
Contributors: N. Hussain; I. Ishak; R. Sulaiman; N.M. Fauzi; R. Coorey
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Changes of Phytosterols, Rheology, Antioxidant Activity and Emulsion Stability of Salad Dressing with Cocoa Butter During Storage

Food technology and biotechnology
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Roiaini Mohamad; Baizura Aya Putri Agus; Norhayati Hussain
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Comparison of bioactive compounds and sensory evaluation on edible flowers tea infusion

Italian Journal of Food Science
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85067028169

Contributors: Hussain, N.; Ishak, I.; Mohd Harith, N.; Leong Pau Kuan, G.
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Comparison of crude extract from durio zibethinus M. (durian) leaf waste via ultrasound-assisted extraction and accelerated solvent extraction: antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity

Natural Product Research
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85060826839

Contributors: Kam, W.-Y.J.; Abas, F.; Hussain, N.; Mirhosseini, H.
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Effects of pasteurization and different concentrations of xanthan gum on honey beverage

Food Research
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85066626662

Contributors: Norhayati, H.; Izzreen, I.; Tan Hooi, P.
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Effects of thermosonication on watermelon rind-honey beverage

Italian Journal of Food Science
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85076469544

Contributors: Hussain, N.; Azhar, N.; Rajoo, S.G.S.
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Fractionation of coconut oil via supercritical fluid extraction for production of cocoa butter substitute

International Food Research Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85069773916

Contributors: Halimatun Sa'adiah, A.H.; Jinap, S.; Norhayati, H.
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Improvement process of partially cooked corn grit (PCCG) preparation

International Food Research Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85065990725

Contributors: Sari, A.R.; Rahman, R.A.; Shukri, R.; Norhayati, H.
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Water soluble hydrocolloid from basil seed (Ocimum basilicum L.) mucilage

Malaysian Applied Biology
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85070732273

Contributors: Hussain, N.; Ishak, I.; Abdullah, M.F.; Rauh, A.A.; Azhar, N.
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Sensory preference and bloom stability of chocolate containing cocoa butter substitute from coconut oil

Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences
2019-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Halimatun Sa'adiah Abdul Halim; Jinap Selamat; Seyed Hamed Mirhosseini; Norhayati Hussain
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Peeling of key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) fruit aided with vacuum infusion, different levels of pectinase concentration and soaking time

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
2019-09-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Norhayati Hussain; Izzreen Ishak; Muhammad Aiman Ahmad Kamal; Etty Syarmila Ibrahim Khushairay; Baizura Aya Putri Agus
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Quantification of PAH4 in Roasted Cocoa Beans Using QuEChERS and Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Micro-extraction (DLLME) Coupled with HPLC-FLD

Food Chemistry
2019-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Baizura Aya Putri Agus; Norhayati Hussain; Jinap Selamat
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Antioxidant activity enhancement of biodegradable film as active packaging utilizing crude extract from durian leaf waste

Food Control
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85044436475

Contributors: Joanne Kam, W.-Y.; Mirhosseini, H.; Abas, F.; Hussain, N.; Hedayatnia, S.; Florence Chong, H.-L.
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Composition of unfermented, unroasted, roasted cocoa beans and cocoa shells from Peninsular Malaysia

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85049593314

Contributors: Agus, B.A.P.; Mohamad, N.N.; Hussain, N.
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Correction to: Composition of unfermented, unroasted, roasted cocoa beans and cocoa shells from Peninsular Malaysia (Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, (2018), 12, 4, (2581-2589), 10.1007/s11694-018-9875-4)

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85053453226

Contributors: Agus, B.A.P.; Mohamad, N.N.; Hussain, N.
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Current trends of tropical fruit waste utilization

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85020698263

Contributors: Cheok, C.Y.; Mohd Adzahan, N.; Abdul Rahman, R.; Zainal Abedin, N.H.; Hussain, N.; Sulaiman, R.; Chong, G.H.
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Determination of functional properties of cocoa waste from concentrated cocoa drink

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85050617066

Contributors: Hussain, N.; Agus, B.A.P.; Dali, A.Z.M.; Teng, H.W.
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Effects of different types and concentration of hydrocolloids on mango filling

International Food Research Journal
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85049803429

Contributors: Razak, R.A.; Karim, R.; Sulaiman, R.; Hussain, N.
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Effects of fat content and grinding level of cocoa nibs on physicochemical characteristics of espresso cocoa

International Food Research Journal
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85049774987

Contributors: Aisyah Zafirah, M.D.; Roselina, K.; Jinap, S.; Norhayati, H.
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Effects of pasteurization and different concentrations of xanthan gum on honey beverage

food research
2018 | Journal article
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Pasting and physical properties of green banana flours and pastas

International Food Research Journal
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85059526789

Contributors: Cheok, C.Y.; Sulaiman, R.; Manan, N.A.; Zakora, A.J.; Chin, N.L.; Hussain, N.
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Comparison between conventional and alternative peeling methods on peeling efficiencies of Malaysian 'Chok Anan' mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit

International Food Research Journal
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85034965247

Contributors: Mohamad, N.S.; Sulaiman, R.; Lai, O.M.; Hussain, N.
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Effects of extraction conditions on yield, total phenolic contents and antibacterial activity of methanolic Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume leaves extract

International Food Research Journal
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85020551955

Contributors: Ida Madiha, Y.; Rukayadi, Y.; Norhayati, H.
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Optimization of culture medium for the growth of Candida sp. and blastobotrys sp. as starter culture in fermentation of cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao) using response surface methodology (RSM)

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85014795803

Contributors: Mahazar, N.H.; Zakuan, Z.; Norhayati, H.; MeorHussin, A.S.; Rukayadi, Y.
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Effect of extraction methods on yield, oxidative value, phytosterols and antioxidant content of cocoa butter

International Food Research Journal
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84954059055

Contributors: Roiaini, M.; Seyed, H.M.; Jinap, S.; Norhayati, H.
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Effects of Candida sp. and blastobotrys sp. Starter on fermentation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) beans and its antibacterial activity

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85010901228

Contributors: Mat, S.A.; Mohd Daud, I.S.; Mohamad Rojie, M.H.; Hussain, N.; Rukayadi, Y.
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Candida sp. as a starter culture for cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) beans fermentation

International Food Research Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84940181883

Contributors: Mahazar, N.H.; Sufian, N.F.; Meor Hussin, A.S.; Norhayati, H.; Mathawan, M.; Rukayadi, Y.
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Effect of Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and asam gelugor (Garcinia atroviridis) leaf on the microbiological quality of gulai tempoyak paste

International Food Research Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84940185530

Contributors: Abdul Aris, M.H.; Lee, H.Y.; Hussain, N.; Ghazali, H.; Nordin, W.N.; Mahyudin, N.A.
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Physicochemical properties of canola oil, olive oil and palm olein blends

International Food Research Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84930252254

Contributors: Roiaini, M.; Ardiannie, T.; Norhayati, H.
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Physicochemical properties of Malaysian-grown tropical almond nuts (Terminalia catappa)

Journal of Food Science and Technology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84942196869

Contributors: Ng, S.; Lasekan, O.; Muhammad, K.S.; Hussain, N.; Sulaiman, R.
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Effect of roasting conditions on color development and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR) analysis of Malaysian-grown tropical almond nuts (Terminalia catappa L.)

Chemistry Central Journal
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84909578469

Contributors: Ng, S.; Lasekan, O.; Muhammad, K.; Sulaiman, R.; Hussain, N.
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Sensory quality of pilot-scale prebiotic chocolates in Malaysia

Sains Malaysiana
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84907659780

Contributors: Norhayati, H.; Ayob, M.K.
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Effect of storage conditions on quality of prebiotic dark chocolate

Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84881619604

Contributors: Norhayati, H.; Suzielawanis, I.R.; Khan, A.M.
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Effects of Inulin and Inulin Containing Chocolate on in vitro Growth of Bifidobacteria,Kesan Penggunaan Inulin dan Coklat Berinulin Terhadap Pertumbuhan in vitro Bifidobakteria

Sains Malaysiana
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84866620014

Contributors: Hussain, N.; Othaman, M.A.; Ayob, M.K.
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Peer review (2 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

Review activity for Food bioscience. (1)
Review activity for Journal of food composition and analysis. (1)