Banana chips are a popular snack made from unripe bananas and preserved through drying and frying methods. This study investigated the effects of different pretreatments on the quality and storage stability of banana chips. The pretreatments included a control (sample A), 5% salt...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i5871
Md Azizul Hakim Shiam, Asraful Alam, Mrityunjoy Biswas, Mahfujul Alam, Mohosina Hossain Misha, Shahabuddin Ahmed & Mustafa Kamrul Hasan·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
The increasing environmental issues associated with plastic waste have sparked a heightened interest in the creation of biodegradable alternatives derived from renewable resources. One notable option is biodegradable film made from banana peels, which presents an environmentally...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i12756
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8649
Aims: To evaluate the potentiality of surface coatings and packaging for achieving extended shelf life with enhance fruit quality attributes in Guava under ambient storage condition. Study Design: The lab experiment conducted in complete randomized design three replications on A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i230360
Aims: The conservation of fresh kola nuts produced in Côte d'Ivoire and intended for the export, poses a veritable problem for the farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of biopesticide TopBio and three types of packaging to preserve kola nut. Study Design: Harvest ko...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/44696