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Thomas M. Okonkwo

Publications (6)

Effect of Cooking Conditions on Cooking Yield, Juiciness, Instrumental and Sensory Texture Properties of Chicken Breast Meat

Samson Ugochukwu. Alugwu, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Michael O Ngadi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

The aim of the research was to investigate the effect of baking and grilling temperatures and times on quality characteristics of chicken breast meat. Eight packs of Industrial skinless chicken breast meat samples were purchased, frozen and sliced into dimensions, thawed and cook...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i9741

Impact of Cooking Conditions on Proximate Composition and Textural Properties of Chicken Breast Meat

Samson Ugochukwu Alugwu, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Michael O. Ngadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of cooking conditions on proximate composition and textural properties (cohesiveness and chewiness) of chicken breast meat.  Eight packs of industrial skinless chicken breast meat were cooked by air frying (AF), baking (BK), deep f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i61313

Microbiological Evaluation of Fresh Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Obtained from Selected Markets and Ponds in Minna Metropolis

Elizabeth Ugbede Ohuoba, Thomas M. Okonkwo, Isah Laisi Rashidi, Amoran Omolola Oluwafunmike, Igweagu Christian Chukwuebuka, Eugene Felicia Nwakaego, Y. M. O. Maxwell & A. B. Zubair · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

This research aimed at evaluating the microbiological quality of fresh catfish (Clarias gariepinus) sold in three different markets and ponds in Minna metropolis. The total plate counts from Bosso pond are 2.7 × 102 cfu/mL   and 3.8 × 102   cfu/mL (satisfactory) for skin and gill...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i41301

Studies on the Quality Characteristics of Flour Blends from Sesame Seeds, African Yam Bean and Moringa Leaf Powder for “Biscuit- Like” Manufacture

Elizabeth Ugbede Ohuoba, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Okoyeuzu Chigozie Francis · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study was aimed at investigating the quality characteristics of flour blends produced from sesame seeds, African yam bean (AYB) and Moringa leaf powder (MLP) for “biscuit- like” production. Dehulled sesame seeds were roasted for 7-13 min at 185 – 200 0C, defatted and milled...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i3623

Effect of Thermal Treatments on Selected Minerals and Water Soluble Vitamins of Chicken Breast Meat

Samson Ugochukwu Alugwu, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Michael O. Ngadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2023

The study was conducted to ascertain the effect of thermal treatments on selected minerals (Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Fe and Zn) and water soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12 and C) contents of chicken breast meat. Industrial skinless chicken breast meat samples were purchased, tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i11285

Effect of Cooking on Physicochemical and Microstructural Properties of Chicken Breast Meat

Samson Ugochukwu Alugwu, Thomas M. Okonkwo & Michael O. Ngadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The effect of cooking on pH, juiciness, instrumental colour and microstructural properties of chicken breast meat was investigated. Industrial skinless chicken breast meat samples were purchased, frozen and sliced into dimensions , thawed and cooked by air frying (AF), baking (BK...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i111264