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Quality Changes of Common Edible Frying Oils during Frying of Traditional Foods

Farjana Rashid, Farzana Akter, Md. Momin Khan, Md. Suman Rana, Tasmia Bari, Moumita Das, Md. Ahmadul Islam & Mohammad Gulzarul Aziz · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study aimed to examine the impact of the frying process on the physical and chemical properties of widely consumed edible oils. Soybean, palm, and mustard oils, as well as raw dulpuri and singara products, were procured from the nearby marketplace. The oils underwent five co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8652

Effect of Modifications on the Chemical Composition, X-Ray Diffraction Pattern and Scanning Morphology of Starches from Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta and Xanthosoma sagittifolium)

T. P. Ojo, T. A. Sanni & S. O. Arinola · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

The effect of annealing, heat moisture treatment and citric acid on major physicochemical properties of cocoyam starch was investigated. This was done in order to establish the optimum processing condition with the aim of enhancing the utilization capacity of the starch. Starch e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8650

The Physicochemical Quality of Chicken Meatball Using Red Lentil Flour (Lens culinaris L.)

Nur Ifadah Rohmah, Herly Evanuarini & Imam Thohari · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: The aim is to determine the physicochemical quality of chicken meatballs added with red lentil flour (Lens culinaris L.) based on moisture content (%), protein content (%), WHC (%), cooking loss (%), and color (L*a*b*). Sample: chicken meatballs using red lentil flour. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8648

Assessment of Effect of Different Packaging Materials on Microbial Quality of Locust Beans during Storage

A. O. Ogunlade, O. A. Okunade & S. O. Abiona · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study assesses the effect of different packaging materials on the microbial quality of Africa Locust beans during storage. Locust beans (Dawadawa) also known as iru, among the Yorubas in South-west Nigeria, is a popular condiment used as a taste and flavour enhancer in soup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8649

Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties of Honey from Yewaland, South-West Nigeria

S. S. Akoja, O. A. Mohammed & O. J. Coker · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Consumers are concerned about the authenticity and general quality of honey in Yewaland, Nigeria. Physicochemical (moisture, protein, ash, fructose, sucrose contents; total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, specific gravity, viscosity, electrical conductivity, refractive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7647

Effect of Filtration Methods of Various Types of Adsorbents on the Quality of Coconut Shell and Kusambi Liquid Smoke as Raw Materials for Processed Meat Smoking

Radya Setianto Wibowo, Agus Susilo & Djalal Rosyidi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

In this study, there were two groups, namely liquid smoke of kusambi and liquid smoke of coconut shells with various treatments of adsorbent filtration with 3 replications. There are three kind of treatment for each liquid smoke groups, first is liquid smoke without filtration pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7645

Sensory, Proximate and Mineral Properties of Smart Baby-Led Weaning Foods from Millet, Soybean and Ripe Banana Flour Blends

Aderonke Adenike Oladebeye, Abraham Olasupo Oladebeye, Mohammed Suleiman & Yemisi Adefunke Jeff-Agboola · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aim: The need for formulating and developing smart baby-led weaning (BLW) foods from millet, soybean and ripe banana flour blends as alternative complementary foods inspired this study, which had no documentation in literatures. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7644

Quality Characteristic of Development Defatted Soya Flour and Aloe vera Based Functional Biscuits

Prashant Sagar & Neetu Singh · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Biscuits are one of the world's most consumed foods and are highly demanded. On this basis, for its functional properties, attempts were made to develop biscuits incorporating Aloe-vera gel. For the making of the composite flour, defatted soya flour and rice bran were blended wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7643

Effect of Heat Curing of Film-forming Solution on the Properties of Soy Protein Films

Tasmia Bari, Md. Monirujjaman, Farzana Akter & Md. Shahriar Alam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study aimed to investigate the impact of heat treatment on the properties of soy protein isolate film-forming solutions. The solutions, consisting of soy protein isolate, glycerol, and phosphate buffer solution (pH 7.4), were subjected to heat treatment at 65, 75, and 85°C f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7642

Quality and Safety Concerns of Farmed Tilapia Fish during Freezing and Frozen Storage: Review

Fredrick Juma Syanya, Wilson Munala Mathia & M. Harikrishnan · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study addresses the growing concern over the quality and shelf life of farmed fish products in the market due to the increasing demand in the international market. Various preservation methods are necessary to ensure food safety and extend the shelf life of fish products. Fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i6641

Effect of Batak Onions (Allium chinense G. Don.) on Quality Parameters of Lamb Rendang

Nur Asmaq, Fachrina Wibowo & Muhammad Rinaldi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: The aim of this research is to highlight Lamb Rendang Nutrition with The Addition of Batak Onions (Allium chinense G. Don.). Study Design: A qualitative description. Place and Duration of Study: LKPP Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Medan. Methodology: This study used an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i6639

Characteristics of Seasoning Powders from Nagara Bean Tempeh and Oyster Mushroom for Umami Enhancer to Reduce Salt-use

Susi Susi, Hisyam Musthafa Al Hakim & Sasi Gendrosari · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: Nagara bean tempeh and oyster mushroom have high protein, and free glutamate can increase the umami effect. The formulation is needed to obtain the desired umami level.The research aimed to formulate seasoning powders of Nagara bean tempeh flour, white oyster mushroom flour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i6640

Evaluation of Phenolic and Aromatic Compound of Placenta Three Cocoa Varieties (Theobroma cacao L) Cultivated in Côte d’Ivoire

Zoro Armel Fabrice, Oussou Kouamé Fulbert & Toure Abdoulaye · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Cocoa placenta obtained after the removal of beans is a huge cocoa by-product usually regarded as waste by farmers. Cocoa placenta from three cocoa varieties: forastero, criollo and national were investigated to provide more comprehensive informations on aroma and phenolic compou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i6636