Femi, Ayoade, Scott Fayemi, Olumide Olukanni, Tosin Ogunbiyi & Paul Oluniyi·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Aim: The present work was aimed at ensuring the accurate taxonomic identification of the fermentation organisms previously isolated from spontaneously fermented cassava for the purpose of safety assessment and quality assurance. Study Design: Purposive sampling method was used as...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i229985
Aim: The study was carried out to assess the microbial quality and safety of fermented camel milk product (Suusac) from North Eastern Kenya. Methodology: Twenty-eight samples (n=28) of Suusac from different areas of the region sold in informal markets at Eastleigh in Nairobi were...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i229986
This study was conducted to evaluate the nutritive value, phytochemicals and functional properties of flour blends from unripe plantain, soybean and ginger. Fresh samples of unripe plantain, soybean and ginger were dried and milled to produce five flour blends. Laboratory analys...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i129983
Hephzibah Oluwatoyin Ajulo, Victoria Olusola Adetunji & Matthew Olugbenga Ajulo·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Study Design: A questionnaire survey was carried out on 25 eateries from 7 local government areas (LGAs) in Ibadan. Eateries and LGAs were selected by convenience purposive sampling. Four eateries at the most, comprising of standard and substandard types were selected from each o...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i129984
Eliene Almeida Paraizo, Mariana Oliveira Jesus, Flávia Soares Aguiar, Raquel R. S. Alves, Edson Hiydy Mizobutsi, Juceliandy M. da Silva Pinheiro, Gisele Polete Mizobutsi & Willian Batista-Silva·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
The temperature is one of the most used techniques to maintain fruit quality over long time storage and consequently the fruit respiratory metabolism is directly influenced. The combined use of CaCl2 and hydrothermal treatment can be an important alternative to improve banana fru...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i129982
Aim: To study the effect of white rind extract on decreasing soybean oil impact on calcium and phosphorous blood levels in vivo. Method: Dried watermelon white rind was directed to mycotoxin and elemental determinations to assure its safe usage. Soybean oil was subjected to fatty...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429979
Aims: The aim of the study was to elicit opinions and attitudes towards healthy eating and physical activity in their schools and barriers towards the activities. Study Design: Qualitative study. Place and Duration of Study: Primary school settings in Brunei Darussalam. Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i129980
The bioactive peptides produced by enzymatic hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis and fermentation approach have been identified and used widely in research. These methods are important in enhancement or prevention and management of chronic diseases that are ravaging the world such as typ...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i130011
Infant formula is a synthetic version of mother’s milk and belongs to a class of food materials known as dairy substitutes. This study was designed to evaluate the proximate composition of some selected infant formula sold in Makurdi metropolis. Six (6) different brands of infant...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429978
Fruit seeds contain several phytochemical compounds which have been reported to show antiviral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti tumor and antioxidant activities. Due to the varied chemical properties of these seeds, different solvents are used in the extraction. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429977
Augustine I. Airaodion, Ogbonnaya Ewa, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Aanu P. Agunbiade & Abiodun P. Oloruntoba·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: In 2003, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the agency responsible for regulating drugs, foods and chemicals in Nigeria, banned the use of potassium bromate in bread on account of its deleterious effect and carcinogenicity in human...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429976
Background: Lipid oxidation has adverse effect on food deterioration and human health. Oxidative reactions limit the shelf-life of fresh and processed foodstuffs which are of great concern in the vegetable oil and fat industry. Aim: The antioxidant activity of Black Cumin (Nigell...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429975
Lactic acid bacteria constitute one of the most abundant groups of microorganisms in most fermented food products across Nigeria. The biochemical signatures of these species make the ideal catalysts for a range of processing events with the food industry. This study was undertake...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i329974
This study evaluates the effect of local gin (ogogoro) on Hepato-renal parameters such as aspartate amino transferase, alanine amino transferase, sodium, potassium, chlorine and bicarbonate, haematological parameters such as total protein, packed cell volume, red blood cell, whit...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i329973
The polyacetylenic compound cis-heptadeca-1,9-diene-4,6-diyne-3,8-diol with the trivial name of falcarindiol, has been shown through various studies to exhibit anticancer activities. The beneficial effects of polyacetylenes occur at nontoxic concentrations and thus represent phar...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i329972