mould

Myco-deterioration of Smoke-Dried African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Stored at Ambient Temperature

Moses A. Abiala, Abiola M. Okusanya, Afolake A. Olanbiwoninu, Opeyemi A. Abiala & Francis H. Ibadin · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

The current study was carried out on moulds associated with sequential deterioration of smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus stored at ambient temperature. Samples of smoke-dried catfish were obtained from street shops, commercial vendors and as well as from neighbouring rural markets...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1130282

Isolation and Screening of Amylase from Moulds Associated with the Spoilage of Some Fermented Cereal Foods

A. M. Omemu, G. Bamigbade, A. O. Obadina & T. M. Obuotor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: The aim of the study is to isolate moulds from spoilt samples of three fermented cereal foods (ogi, eko, pap) and screen the mould for amylase production. Study Design: Primary screening for amylase production by the mould isolates was determined on starch agar. Isolates ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11190

Assessing the Microbiological Level and the Incidence of Water-soaking on the Proximate Composition of two Cultivars of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) Grains Grown in Côte d’Ivoire

Rose Koffi-Nevry, Marina Koussémon, W A Mireille Alloue-Boraud & Kouassi Kouassi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: This study was undertaken to assess the influence of seed treatment (soaking in water) on nutritional and microbiological composition of two cowpea cultivars. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Food Biochemistry and Tropical Products Technology, and the laboratory o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2511