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H. O. Agu

Publications (4)

Production and Physicochemical Properties of Cake with Different Ratios of Soy Lecithin

H. O. Agu, R. C. Ejike, J. E. Obiegbuna & C. C. Ezegbe · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

This research was geared towards producing and evaluating the physicochemical properties of cake with different ratios of soy lecithin. Soy lecithin was produced by the degumming of raw soy oil by adding 2% water content to the oil and heating to 70oC. Soy oil yield was 31% while...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i930337

Developments on the Bioactive Compounds and Food Uses of the Tubers: Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia)

C. J. Mba & H. O. Agu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130380

Microbiological Efficacy of Hessian Bag on Leafy Vegetables during Distribution in (Aguleri) Anambra State

V. O. Oramunwa, H. O. Agu & F. C. Ogbo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Vegetables are highly perishable commodities that easily get spoilt or deteriorate during handling along the supply chain from the producer to the final consumer. This study aims to compare the microbiological efficacy of hessian bags and non hessian bags on leafy vegetables (Tel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830333

Quality Evaluation of Custard Produced from Blends of Sweet Potato and Corn Starch Enriched with Defatted Soybean

C. C. Ezegbe, H. O. Agu, M. C. Ezeh, C. S. Anarado, C. R. Abah & K. S. Okocha · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Custard is a thick, rich, creamy sweet or savory dessert, made mixtures of eggs or egg yolks, milk or cream and commonly consumed in most part of Africa especially Nigeria. This research was carried out to determine the physicochemical properties and sensory characteristics of cu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i330388