Aim: The effects of soaking and germination on the functional properties of the kpaakpa (H.barteri) seed flour was evaluated. Introduction: Kpaakpa (Hildegardia barteri) plant is a tropical leguminous plant in the family of steruliacea which is grown mostly in semi arid forest w...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i130399
Background and Objective: Roots and tuber crops such as Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), yam (Dioscorea alata), taro (Colocasia esculenta) etc are highly grown in tropical Africa and processed into staples such as garri, fufu, lafun etc. which only bring marginal income to the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i330222
The study investigated the effect various processing treatments on the physicochemical composition of mucuna seed flour and consumer acceptability of bitter leaf soups thickened using these flours. Mucuna pruriens vas utilis seeds were processed by roasting, microwave toasting, s...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i130398
Aims: The rising demand for naturally preserved functional beverages has sparked research into indigenous botanicals as preservatives and flavorings. This study evaluated the microbiological safety, antioxidant capacity, and physicochemical stability of four formulations of paste...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i5872
Background and Objective: This study determined the effect of ginger paste at different concentration of 1-4% on the stability and sensory quality of hot smoked mackerel (Scromber scombrus) fish stored at 28 ± 20C for 20 days. Materials and Methods: Frozen fish samples were thawe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2022/v18i430229