E. C. Ogugua

Development and Quality Evaluation of a Pineapple–Costus afer (Opete) Extract Composite Drink

B. C. Nwokeke, C. U. Obiesie & E. C. Ogugua · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Pineapple is widely used in beverage production because of its desirable sensory characteristics and nutritional value. The incorporation of underutilised plant materials such as Costus afer (Opete) may improve selected nutritional attributes of fruit-based beverages; however, it...