Wan Nur Zahidah W.Z., Raja Arief Deli R.N., Noor Zainah A., Norhida Arnieza M. & Mohd Fakhri H.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Retort processing is a method of preserving food by heating it in hermetically sealed containers like cans, glass jars and retortable pouches. Objective: The objective of this paper is to look at the effect of retort processing on grilled beef in retort pouches for microbiologica...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5711
Agbor Evelyn Agbor, Charles Chukwuma Ariahu, Peter A. Adie & E.C. Ariahu·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
The effect of gelatinization and fermentation on the moisture sorption characteristics and microbial stability of complementary foods from unripe plantain fruits and soybean seeds was evaluated. The plantain was heated to obtain 10%, 18%, 23%, 33%, 74% and 100% starch gelatinizat...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4710
The consumption of cookies offered reliable advantages to the consumers, which included but not limited to perfect eating ability, prolong shelf live and acceptability among all nations. This study thus, investigated the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of cookies obtaine...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4709
ALIO SANDA Abdel-Kader, Almou Abdoulaye Alio, Yaou Chaibou, Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Sabo Haoua Seini & Sadou Hassimi·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Kilichi is a food based on beef, mutton or goat meat that is processed by slicing, dressing, drying in the sun and applying spice porridge and roasting over a hot fire. Traditional processing conditions and practices for this product may pose risks of microbiological contaminatio...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4708
Norzaleha Kasim, Wan Nur Zahidah Wan Zainon, Norhida Arnieza Muhsin, Mohd Fakhri Hashim, Maisarah Shamsulkamal & Noreenyusnita Md Najib·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aims: This study aimed to identify the most effective method and optimal parameters for enhancing the protein content during the pre-treatment phase of extracting the liquid component from a local sweet potato (var. VitAto) in developing a plant-based beverage as a milk alternati...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4707
Fresh fruits and vegetables are integral components of a balanced diet, providing essential nutrients and contributing to human health. However, the postharvest quality of these perishable commodities is greatly influenced by various physiological processes that occur after harve...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4706
S. Kannan, A. Anandhasayanam, Niranjana E.S, R. Rajamurugan, B. Akash, S. Abitha & R. Nandhamurugan·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Background: The escalating prevalence of obesity is a significant health concern, closely associated with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease. Research indicates that apple cider vinegar (ACV) may aid in lowering blood g...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3705
Yahaya, L. E., Igbinadolor, R. O., Okunade, F. A., Ajewole, A. O., Atanda J. F., Jayeola, C. O., Olorundare B. O. & Mustapha K.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Due to its functional advantages in addition to its flavor, tea's product diversification has grown in popularity and customer acceptability. In this study, different green tea blends with different amounts of cinnamon, lemon, and ginger (0–30%) were developed. The tea blends' co...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3704
Dry fermented mare's milk Sumbawa by applying gum arabic (Acacia senegal) as an encapsulant agent and can improve the functionality of protein peptides to avoid their damage during process of making milk powder and can be fully absorbed by the body. This study aimed to improve th...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3703
White yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is a vital crop in many tropical regions, and its preservation and quality retention are of paramount importance for ensuring food security. This study investigated the impact of steam blanching and different storage durations on the physicochemica...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3702