Aim: To investigate the preservative efficiency of Ocimum gratissimum or its extracts on yoghurt. Study Design: Ten yoghurt samples were prepared, furthermore, nine (9) samples were treated with scent leaf in different forms at different concentrations. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130163
Aims: Tigernut drink are made from tigernut tubers (Cyperus esculentus L.) and rich in nutrients. This drink is locally produced and widely consumed in Nigeria irrespective of social status. This study is aimed at evaluating the microbial quality and physicochemical property of t...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130164
K. O. Aremu, T. M. Okonkwo, C. M. Eze, C. H. Agwu, J. I. Agbaka & A. N. Ibrahim·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Aims: To investigate the physicochemical, sensory and microbial qualities of ice cream stabilized with hydrocolloids from Achi (Brachystegia eurycoma) and Ofor (Detarium microcarpum. Study Design: A 4×5 split-plot in completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130162
Introduction: The porosity of recent data on the chemical compositions of indigenous food might contribute to poor food choices thereby promoting food and nutrition insecurity. This study provides data on the proximate, mineral and antinutrient compositions of raw, Triticum aesti...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130161
Aims: To compare the physicochemical (water, total titratable acid, amylose and amylopectin contents), functional (swelling and solubility powers) and pasting characteristics of cassava flour retted in two different ways. Study Design: Flours were produced from two cassava cultiv...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430160
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of starter culture addition on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of white cheese (Gibna Bayda) during the storage period (5°C/ 45 days). Methodology: Two treatments were prepared: Treatment 1 (T...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430159
Issoufou Amadou, Ali Salé, Josef Garvi, Rayanatou Ali Salé & Moussa Soulé·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Wild tree species play an important role in the diet of the people. However, few studies tried to assess the food products of those wild tree species in Sahel region. This study focuses on identifying the contribution of Adansonia digitata process products through the survey and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430157
Aim: To study the synergistic effect of chemical preservatives on the keeping quality of soymilk. Study Design: Ten soymilk samples were prepared and treated with different concentrations of citric acid and sodium benzoate and stored at ambient conditions. Place and duration of S...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430158
In this study, carried out at Makurdi Nigeria, peanuts and avocado pulp were processed into flours and blended with refined wheat flour in proportions 100:0:0, 95:5:0, 90:5:5, 85:10:5, 80:10:10 and 75:15:10. The functional properties of the flour blends were determined. Cookies w...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430156
Anthony Pius Bassey, Olubunmi Olufemi Olusola, Ayobami Adeshola & Jumoke Folasade Ajibade·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Introduction: Incessant health risks associated with chemical preservatives have resorted to the need of exploring natural alternatives with antioxidant potentials in meat processing. In this study, the effect of Ocimum basilicum (OBE) and Gongronema latifolium (GLE) extracts wer...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330155
The purpose of this study was to produce cookies from wheat, almond and carrot flour blend, evaluate the vitamin content and storage parameters. Wheat, almond and carrot flour were blended in the ratio: 100:0:0, 90:10:0, 90:0:10, 80:15:5, 70:20:10 and were labeled A, B, C, D and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330154
This research was conducted to assess the drying kinetics and product quality during osmotic dehydration and air drying of coconut cuts. The coconuts were osmotically pretreated by different concentration of sugar solution (40 °Brix, 50 °Brix, and 60 °Brix) and temperature of osm...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330153
The study aimed at establishing the effect of hormone and ripening agent on mass transfer as well as to find the effect of solution type and fruit to solution ratio for mass transfer of pineapple. Two types of pineapple, organic pineapple and GRM pineapple (pineapple cultivated w...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330151
This study investigates the effect of white and black Piper nigrum and Piper guineense on lipids quality of oil extracted from groundnuts pudding. This work was carried in the Research Unit of Biochemistry, Medicinal plants, Food Sciences, and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistr...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330152
Aim: To ascertain scientifically by proximate analysis, the nutrient composition and mineral contents of the American cockroach Periplaneta americana. Study Design: Completely randomized sample design (CRD) was engaged in the study with 15 parameters replicated five (5) times, to...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i230150