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G. B. Olukotun

Publications (5)

Assessment of the Effects of Back Sloping on Some Starter Culture Strains and the Organoleptic Qualities of their Yoghurt Products

G. B. Olukotun, S. A. Salami, I. J. Okon, J. H. Ahmadu, O. O. Ajibulu & Z. Bello · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Fermented milk is an essential commodity in Africa and beyond. Many techniques have been developed over time for the manufacture of different forms of yoghurt products. One of these Traditional methods includes back slopping). The advantages of this method include faster fermenta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i930340

Preservation of Indigenous Fungal Cultures by Freeze Drying Technique using Skim Milk and Honey as the Protectants

G. B. Olukotun, B. B. Adamu, O. J. Asake & S. S. Leh-Togi Zobeashia · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2021

COVID-19 pandemic movement restrictions as part of the control measures put in place by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has implications on many sectors which include very high costs of importing materials owing to high exchange rates as well as non- availability of microbi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2021/v7i330102

The Mycotoxin Risks Lurking in Breads Sold in Abuja Metropolis

G. B. Olukotun, Z. Labbo, O. G. Abakpa, B. B. Adamu & Ajulor, P. N · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Bread is one of the most essential food products that is universally accepted as a very convenient form of food that has desirability to all population rich or poor, rural or urban dwellers. A staple food prepared by baking dough of flour, water and/or sugar. It is a good source...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730320

Studies on the Effectiveness of Wild and Commercialstrains of Lactic Acid Bacteria Starter Culture during Backsloping for Yoghurt Production

Z. Labbo, O. A. Onuh, A. C. Mbochi, M. A. Shanu, G. B. Olukotun, T. T. Wood & E. C. Okolie · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Yogurt is one of the traditionally fermented dairy products which are usually prepared with lactic acid bacteria cultures containing Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. This starter culture could be prepared in addition to other bacteria as probiotics. Yoghur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230423

The Mycoflora and Public Health Risks of Some Food Materials Sold in Lugbe Markets, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

B. B. Adamu, O. A. Onuh, I. J. Okon, R. R. Ideh, J. H. Ahmadu, Z. Labbo & G. B. Olukotun · Asian Journal of Biology · 2021

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by many species of fungi. They are natural contaminants of food (feed) commodities where they cause significant risks to human and animal health. In this work, some food items; Roasted Groundnut Kernel, Dried smoked fish, Grounded mel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2021/v13i430200