This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition, microbiological, physical and sensory properties of bread produced from wheat, malted mung bean and watermelon rind composite flours. The wheat, mung bean and watermelon rind flours were blended in the ratios of 90:...
The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of addition of watermelon and pawpaw juices on the proximate, mineral, vitamin, physicochemical and sensory properties of shaddock-based mixed fruit juice samples. The shaddock, watermelon and pawpaw juices were blended in the vari...
This study was designed specifically to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory properties of soy-poundo yam flours produced from white yam and soybean flours. The white yam tubers and soybean seeds were processed into flours and blended in the ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i4661
This study was designed specifically to evaluate the chemical composition, functional and sensory properties of garri samples prepared from blends of grated cassava mash and soybean flour. The grated cassava mash and soybean flour were blended in the ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930461
This study was designed to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory properties of breakfast cereals produced from blends of millet, soybean and date fruit flour. Soybean and date fruit flours were used at varying replacement levels (5-30% soybean and 5-20% date fruit) for ma...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2023/v23i6579
Background: Anemia is regarded as public health challenge and is predominant in developing countries due to nutritional deficiencies. Aim/Objectives: The study was carried out to evaluate the biological properties of Ficus capensis fruits and vegetables on some haematological par...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2030806
The study aims to investigate the effects of the medicinal plants {seeds} on the reproductive hormones and sperm profile of male albino rats to ascertain their possible usefulness as fertility agent. Walnuts [Tetracarpidium conophorum], Sesame (Sesamine indicum), and Velvet be...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2019/v29i230138
The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and health implication of Pterocarpus santalinoides (Uturukpa) and Napoleona imperialis (Mkpodu) leaves. The vegetables were harvested from the forest in Udi Local Government area in Enugu State and identified at Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i330157
Background/Objective: Processing improves the nutritional quality of food and may/not lead to nutrient losses. Processing is done to eliminate inactive microorganisms/ antinutrients and extend the shelf life of food. Moringa oleifera plant is an important tree in some part of Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v11i330155
Background/Objective: Protein malnutrition is detrimental at any point in life. Protein malnutrition prenatally has also been shown to have significant lifelong effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the protein uptake and utilization of Moringa olifera leaves and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2019/v2i430073