This study evaluated the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of four rice varieties in Port Harcourt metropolis. Four rice varieties (Tomato gold TG, Mama’s pride MP, Ultimate gold UG and daily choice DC) were used in this study. The rice varieties were purchased, milled into fine...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130379
The effects of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) treatments on the colour and textural properties of sardine surimi (Sardina pilchardus) were studied. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied in order to investigate their ef...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130378
Chin-Chin, a traditional Nigerian snack was prepared utilizing wheat-fermented maize residue composite flour at 0 – 30% replacement levels. Effects of this addition on the functional and pasting properties of the flour composite was evaluated. The snack produced was also evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130377
Aims: The present work is particularly focused on antioxidant properties of flower of Ocimum basilicum plant. Study Design: Study is basically designed on Column chromatography of extracts. Place and Duration of Study: Sample collection and all experimental work was done in Chemi...
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Paul Yao Attien, Atobla Koua, Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Haziz Sina, Ibrahim Konate & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the main pathogens found in street food, including hot beverages. However, information about S. aureus isolated from street hot beverages from coffee carts is very limited in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Aims: We aimed to characterize phen...
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Juan Alexander Torres Mejía, Elyn Antonieta Romero, Maribel Medina Barahona, Fredy Torres Mejía & Henry Edgardo Maradiaga Galindo·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
An experimental study was conducted to determine inhibition and / or destruction of pathogens in the following; Controls, M-EC, MS, Me-EC, Me-S, Treatments M-EC-LC, LC-MS, LC-EC-I, Me-S-CL, M-EC-C, M-S-C, Me-EC, Me-SC, M-EC-B, M-S-B, Me-EC-B and Me-S-B. Where: M = mango, Me = mel...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130374
The aim of this research was to produce acceptable ‘fufu’ from a mixture of sorghum, millet, and African yam bean flours that will have a moderate carbohydrate and protein content with most optimized texture. The functional and sensory properties of flour blends produced from Sor...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130373
Objective: The study aimed at production and quality evaluation of composite flours and cookies from cassava (Maniholt esculenta) -grey speckled palapye cowpea (Vigna sinensis). Methods: Flour was respectively produced from cassava and palapye cowpea. The flours of cassava and pa...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130372
The effect of cold storage on fermented soy drink from tamarind and nono was assessed. Soymilk was produced by milk extraction from whole soybean seeds and pasteurized at 76oC for 30 minutes. The soymilk was divided into two portions. One portion inoculated with tamarind pulp con...
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Serge Couhoulé Allou, Catherine Bomoh Ebah, Jean-Baptiste Gnelie Gnahoua, Bilo Régis Jean-François LOA & FrançoiseAkissi Kouamé·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Cassava occupies an important place in the food security of populations in Côte d'Ivoire. There are many products derived from cassava but«attiéké» remains the flagship product in Côte d'Ivoire. Faced with the productivity challenges, organic fertilization is increasingly used by...
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