The aspiration to reduce post-harvest losses of yams via the promotion of utilisation of the abundant readily available raw materials for industrial purposes and production of health-enhancing foods prompted this research. This work focused on evaluating the phytochemical, antiox...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i8732
Need to reduce post-harvest losses of Benue yams birthed this research. The study investigated the functional, pasting properties and nutritional composition of high quality flours produced from five Yam varieties in Benue State, Nigeria. The functional and pasting properties and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i81497
The necessity to increase the utilization of some neglected but valuable plant leaves in the forest of African countries and use them to the advantage of man motivated the design of this work. The leaves of Pavetta crassipes plant were harvested and processed into fine powder of...
Fish have received considerable attention in the last several decades due to the presence of a unique blend of bioactive compounds like omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein hydrolysates, polypeptides, peptides, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The danger of developing...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41803
Functional food is a novel area that has occupied much interest in recent time among Food scientists and consumers due to the health promoting attributes. These special foods contain ingredients that aid specific body functions and promote our wellbeing. Since, people are becomin...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41784