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S. O. Akpapunam

Publications (4)

Effect of Sun, Solar, and Hybrid Drying Techniques on the Microbial Load and Sensory Properties of Tomato Powder

S. O. Akpapunam, J. K. Ikya, M. O. Eke & J. Amove · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2025

Aim: This study was aimed to examine the microbial and sensory quality of tomato powders using different drying methods Study Design: This study involved the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a mixed solar-powered dryer optimized for drying agricultural produce,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4346

Effect of Storage Conditions (Relative Humidity, Packaging Materials and Time) on the Chemical Properties of Maize-soy Flour Blend

S. O. Akpapunam, J. K. Ikya & D. I. Gernah · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330015

Quality Evaluation of Biscuits Produced from Wheat, Tigernut Residue and Rice Bran Flour Blends

A. A. Balogun, G. A. Tyohemba & S. O. Akpapunam · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Biscuits are baked snack products made mainly from flour, fat, and other ingredients such as sugar and leavening agents. Wheat flour is the principal ingredient in most biscuits; however, increasing demand for healthier and sustainable foods has encouraged the use of alternative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i52059

Quality Evaluation of Fortified Oatmeal Cookies with Banana Pulp and Honey

A. A. Balogun, A. O. Onah & S. O. Akpapunam · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

This study evaluated the quality of oatmeal cookies fortified with banana pulp and honey. The proximate composition, physical properties, mineral composition and sensory properties were determined using standard analytical methods. The proximate composition revealed that moisture...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31985