This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrients, phytochemical and anti-nutritional composition of three muskmelon fruit varieties in Enugu State. The muskmelon varieties were identified, washed, peeled, sliced, and blended to obtain the pulp. The varieties and obtained data...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i1848
The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition of Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves and determine the impact of their extract on the zinc, iron and vitamin A metabolism in rats. Fresh Jatropha aconitifolia and Colocasia esculenta leaves that we...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i1210
Background: The incidence of diabetes has been on the increase due to increase in sedentary lifestyle together with increase in life expectancy. “Osu une” is a native meal in Anambra State, Nigeria used in the management of diabetics. There is no scientific based study/data to as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v14i2312
Background: Jackfruits are seasonal fruit with high moisture content which predisposes them to spoilage. They are rich sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemical and also contains pectin. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the nu...
N. N. Umerah, U. V. Okolie, G. N. Onyeji, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, C. L. Egbuogu, P. C. Nwani & C. S. Ugwu·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Background: Iron deficiency anaemia is a hidden hunger which can affect at every stage of human development especially pregnant women and children. Aim: The study was carried out to ascertain the effect of “ewa”, “uturukpa” and “uchakiri” on iron status of rat. Methods: The veget...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599
This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical properties of Ficus capensis fruits and vegetables. Ficus capensis vegetables and fruits were separately plucked, sorted, cleaned and milled using electric blender until the desired particle size was obtained (150 - 850 microns)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930468
Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus Worldwide and its complex nature of predisposing one to different ailments like obesity, eye defect, cardiovascular diseases etc. calls for alternative measures in the management of the disease. Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830520
The study was carried out to determine the biscuit making potentials of cooking banana and yellow maize flour blends. Cooking banana and yellow maize were processed and milled into flour then blended for composite biscuit production. The samples were coded as follows; A=100:0, B=...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v12i330289
Background: Assessment of protein quality is aimed at determining the ability of a protein to meet up with the needs for maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation. Objective: To evaluate the protein quality of complementary food made from local food blends using albino rats. M...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v12i330287
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
Background: Studies have shown that inadequate or lack of suitable complementary feeding is the major cause of PEM and micronutrient deficiency that leads to growth faltering and high rates of infection during infancy and early child hood. Objective: To evaluate the rheology and...
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
Background/Objective: Vegetables and fruits are important sources of protective substances, which are highly beneficial for the maintenance of good health and prevention of diseases. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive prope...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230056
Background/Objective: Vegetables and fruits play a highly significant role in food security of the underprivileged in both urban and rural settings. The study was designed to determine the nutritional composition of some neglected underutilized fruits and vegetables in Southeast...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230058
Background: Research efforts in Tropical countries are geared towards identification of non-wheat sources that could be used as an alternative to wheat flours, thus affecting saving in foreign exchange by limiting wheat importation and at the same time proffer solution to severe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i430132
Background/Objective: Malting is a process that is not expensive and is technologically effective in improving the nutritional quality of food. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of malting on the nutritional characteristics of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Mat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230083
This study was carried out to determine the Rheology and acceptance of Pap (Zea mays) enriched with Jatropha carcus leaves to improve iron status in Children. The blends of pap slurry and Jatropha curcas leaves was made at substitution level of 70:30 respectively. Howe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2020/v3i230082