Patricia Omonegho Adejumo, John Alaba Victor Olumurewa, Matthew Kolawole Bolade & Olugbenga Olufemi Awolu·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
A solar hybrid dryer for cassava grate was fabricated and evaluated for performance. The major components include chimney, drying chamber, solar collector, blower housing (heater and fan) unit, solar panel, aluminum frame, rollers and 12 V direct current battery. Evaluation of t...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10671
The carbonated functional soft drinks are a new concept that provides health benefits for the consumers. The aim of this study was to improve the antioxidant activity of a carbonated lemon soft drink, while preserving its characteristic flavour, by blending the lemon oil (L) with...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10670
Ubadire-Agua C., Ezeama C. F., Anyiam C. A., Nwanagba N. L. & Anyiam C. C.·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Aim: In this study, the preservative effect of potassium sorbate, ginger, garlic and a combination of ginger – garlic on the microbiological quality and shelf stability of cold-smoked Catfish (Clarius gariepinus) were investigated. Methodology: A total of 100 fresh catfish from M...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10669
Ubadire-Agua, C., Ezeama, C. F., Anyiam, C. A., Anyiam, C. C. & Nwanagba, N. L.·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Aim: This study investigated the preservative effect of potassium sorbate, ginger, garlic, and a blend of, ginger and garlic on the microbiological quality and shelf stability of cold smoked Catfish (Clarius gariepinus) at refrigerated storage. Methodology: One hundred (100) of t...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10668
Objective: This review analyzed the microbiological safety of bushmeat consumed in Africa over the past decades. Methodology: Previous Studies mainly focused on large animals like antelopes and smaller ones like grasscutter. Most microbes studied were similar to those in domestic...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9667
Olagbaju A. R., Afolayan S. S ., Aina J. A., Okusami (Ihum) T. A., Ashonibare R. A., Kurah A., Rahman M. O. & Alimi J. P.·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Cashew, Anacadium occidentale is a nut crop considered essential simply because it provides food and employment to millions of people in developing nations. It is cultivated mainly for its nut; a very important export commodity. Dried cashew nuts and kernels that are improperly p...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9666
This study examined the effect of dietary supplementation of DHA-enriched micro algae diet on physical and technological properties of dairy milk fat in terms of the dynamic crystallization and melting behaviour. Two dairy cows were subjected to feeding regime of DHA-enriched mic...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9665
This study was carried out to assess the food safety practices among the smoked fish sellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It aimed at describing the socio-economic characteristics of the smoked fish sellers; identifying the food safety practices, examining the determinants of using f...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9664
Aims: This study aims to determine changes in the quality of culled layer chicken meat at different ultrasonic time levels based on Cooking loss, pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Tenderness and Color L*a*b*. the material used is culled layer chicken meat which has been ultrasoni...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9663
Bio-ethanol, is considered the cleanest fluid fuel, and can be a dependable substitution to non-renewable energy sources. The maturation of sugar parts of plant materials produces it. Due to their high sugar content and abundance of nutrients, berries are thought to be an excelle...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9662