Aims: The Global population is increasing at an accelerated rate while food security is moving in towards a negative direction. Therefore, identification and utilization of underutilized food resources are important to attain sustainability. The present study focused on seeds of...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i11681
The importance of producing acceptable composite instant pounded yam flour has been challenging in todays’ consumer market due to various substitutes been utilized during its production process as a way of reducing the production cost hence the need to carry out quality assessme...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10680
Angélica Agostinho Machalela, Abel Alberto Massingue Júnior, Amade Vatiro & Rafael Francisco Nanelo·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Aim: This study was carried out with the aim of developing and characterizing jam based on tomato fruit. Methodology: Four (04) formulations such as (A), 50% pulp, 50% sugar; (B), 59% pulp, 40% sugar, 0.5% citric acid and 0.5% pectin; (C), 69% pulp, 30% sugar, 0.5% citric acid, a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10679
Aims: To process hog plum fruits (Spondias mombin L.) into juice and concentrate, study their proximate and micronutrient composition and evaluate the shelf life of these products. Study Design: Matured and ripe fruits were processed into juice and then, concentrate. The products...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10678
The aim of this study was to formulate highly nutritious infant foods. The nutritional quality of a complementary porridge based on pearl millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato, dates and mixed with Moringa leaf powder was assessed using standard methods. A total of 7 formulations w...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10677
Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the eliciting efficacy of bacterial alginate which was extracted from Azotobacter vinelandii in the induction of glyceollins and accumulation in soybeans. Methodology: The preparative high performance liquid chromatography (HPL...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10675
Genomic amendment is genetic procedure which possessions adjustments in genomic technology of entirely types of existing creatures. GMO is well-defined as Organisms in which genomic substantial (DNA) will be transformed in a technique which is not happen obviously via breeding or...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10676
T. P. Sathsara S. Perera, Pahan I. Godakumbura, M. A. B. Prashantha & S. B. Navaratne·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
This study is focused on formulating a composite flour, rich in essential nutrients using selected grain varieties available in Sri Lanka. The traditional rice variety-Kalu heenati was used as the major ingredient in developing the extruded products. Rice flour (RF), Mung bean fl...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10674
The present investigation was carried out to determine the physico-chemical characteristics and effects of processing methods on the nutritional and anti-nutritional quality of soybeans. Soybean seeds were analysed using physico-chemical approaches, in order to obtain a detailed...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10673
This study was aimed at the use of blend of rice flour (Oryza sativa), pigeon pea flour (Cajanus cajan), and banana flour (Musa paradisiaca) to produce enriched rice-based breakfast cereal. The control was done without blending the three flours (100% pre-gelatinized rice flour)....
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i10672
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
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
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