S. E. Orekoya, A. O. Ojokoh, A. O. Arogunjo, J. O. Aribisala, B. O. B. Ajayi-Moses, P. O. Gabriel & I. M. Akinwunmi·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
This study investigated effects of fermentation and extrusion on the in vitro protein andstarch digestibility of unripe plantain and pigeon pea blends. The blended samples were set-up in three arrangements (A=100g unripe plantain; B= 70g unripe plantain: 30g pigeon pea; C= 50g un...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i530301
Extrusion cooking is one of the most efficient and versatile food processing technologies that can be used to produce pre-cooked and dehydrated food products. This study aimed at investigating the mineral compositions and organoleptic properties of fermented and extruded ripe pla...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v10i130091
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) was subjected to different fermentation methods and treatments for 72 hr. The raw (control) and fermented samples were analyzed for microbial and proximate composition. The pH ranged from 6.8 to 4.5 after 72 hr fermentation. The microbial evaluation res...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/33604
Aim: To evaluate the potentiality of LAB strains isolated from different fermented products to inhibit moulds associated with spoilage of bakery products. Methodology: Lactic acid bacterial (LAB) strains obtained from fermented products (“burukutu”, “pito”, yoghurt, and “iru”) we...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/31386
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of fermentation when ripe and unripe plantain flour was fermented for 72 hours at room temperature (32°C+2°C). Methodology: The effect of fermentation on the flours was accessed by determining the microbiological quality, pr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/31303
Aims: To study the effect of bacteriocinogenic Pediococcus pentosaceus IO1 strain and its bacteriocin on the growth performance and intestinal microbiota composition of male albino rats, using faeces as a surrogate. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Federal...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24074
Aims: To isolate and identify bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from traditionally fermented products and determine their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria between...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21427
The nutritional importance and easy accessibility of soft cheese has made it indispensable. This study assessed the phytochemical constituents and the effects of antioxidant of biocoagulants used in soft cheese produced from goat milk. Different biocoagulants such as Calotropis p...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2019/45699
Aims: To evaluate the effect of fermentation and extrusion on the microbiological properties of Millet and defatted soybean blends and to determine the storage stability of the plant product. Methodology: Flour blends were prepared from millet and defatted soybean and at differen...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/30966
Aims: To investigate the effect of fermentation and extrusion on the anti-nutritional properties, starch and protein digestibility of millet and soybean flour. Methodology: Four combinations (100, 90:10, 80:20, and 70:30) of millet and defatted soybean flour blends were separated...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2016/31174