This study aimed at evaluating the effect of two ripening agents (calcium carbide and kerosene fumes) on the physiochemical properties and sulphide/sulphur distribution of banana fruit. Freshly unripe banana fruit were treated with calcium carbide powder and kerosene fumes and ri...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2021/v14i130114
The objective of this study was to determine the functional and pasting properties of composite flours from Triticum durum (wheat), Digitaria exilis (acha), Vigna unguiculata (cowpea) flours and Moringa oleifera leaf powder. The flour samples were mixed in a four by four factoria...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i230237
Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out a comparative proximate and dietary fibre analysis of some leafy vegetables commonly consumed in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Methodology: The selected vegetables were Ugu leaf (Telfairia occidentalis), Water leaf (Talin...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v18i430224
The natural process of fruit ripening is a combination of physiological, biochemical and molecular processes which can be activated or accelerated artificially by using different chemical agents. This study was carried out to examine the effects of three ripening process on the q...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2020/v14i230128
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the protein intake of vegetarians and non-vegetarians in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Methodology: Four objectives and four research questions guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample si...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830259
Banga sauce is the concentrated mesocarp juice of oil palm fruits. This work is aimed at evaluating the effect of blanching on the physicochemical characteristics, nutrient composition and sensory properties of ‘Banga’ sauce. Ripe and fresh fruits of the oil palm (Elaeis guineens...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i430423