Essien David-Oku

Assessment of Nutritive and Preservative Impact of Enriching Zobo (Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyx) Drink with Moringa Extract

Stella Oyom Bassey, Essien David-Oku & Mary Ehumile · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

This study was aimed to determine the nutritive and preservative potential of enriching Zobo drink with Moringa leaf extract. Hot water extraction of Zobo drink produced with ginger and garlic gloves was separated into four different samples M0, M10, M20 and M30. To samples M10,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i130186

Effect of Citric Acid Treatment and Fermentation on the Chemical Composition of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and Sensory Evaluation of Its Gruel

Lilian C. Aburime, Henrietta, N. Ene-Obong & Essien David-Oku · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Aims: Legumes, (especially indigenous/ underutilized legumes), have been found to make substantial contributions to nutrient intakes of the populace especially in low resources environments. The African yam bean (AYB) is one of such indigenous legumes with utilization constraints...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430218

Evaluation of Antipyretic Potential of Pseudocedrela kotschyi Schweint. Harms (Meliaceae)

G. C. Akuodor, A. D. Essien, G. A. Essiet, Essien David-Oku, J. L. Akpan & F. V. Udoh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Pseudocedrela kotschyi is used in ethnomedicinal practice for the treatment of fever, pains and inflammation. The ethanol leaf extract of the plant was investigated for antipyretic potency in rats. Yeast and amphetamine induced hyperpyrexia were used to determine the antipyretic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/1097