The physicochemical and sensory evaluation of bread from the composite of wheat, water yam and soybean flours were determined. Five bread samples were produced from the proportion of wheat/water yam/soybean flours as 80%:10%:10% (B), 75%:15%:10% (C), 70%:20%:10% (D), 65%:25%10% (...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330048
Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of storage conditions on the of maize-soy flour blend. Study Design: Preliminary studies were conducted using ratio blends of 70:30, 75:25, 80:20, 85:15, 90:10, 95:5 and 100:0 of maize flour to soy flour. This was to ascertain...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330015
A study was conducted to assess the performance of evaporative coolers for the storage of fruits and vegetables. Two evaporative coolers [Aluminum-cladded burnt-clay-brick evaporative cooler (ABBEC) and non-cladded burnt-clay-brick evaporative cooler (NBBEC)] for the storage of f...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i330063
Aims: To explore the benefits of the African Yam Bean (AYB) and carrot composite flour blend for combating the problem of micronutrient deficiency in Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Chemistry Department, Benue State University, Makurdi and Advance Animal Science Laboratory,...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/43536