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Physical Characteristics and Nutritional Quality of Frozen Avocado (Persea americana) Pulp during Storage

S. Saiful Bahri, H. Hasri & A. B. Muhammad Shafeq · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Avocados are well known for their rich flavour, creamy texture and promising health benefits. Many promising products can be developed from avocado pulp. The study was conducted to evaluate the physical characteristics and nutritional information of frozen avocado pulp during sto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9913

Comparative Assessment of Drying Methods on Selected Quality Properties of Edible Caterpillars (Lepidoptera litoralia)

T. K. Adebayo, A. S. Daramola, I. A. Abdulraheem, M. C. Ibrahim & O. O Folorunsho · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study assessed the effects of five drying methods on selected quality properties of edible caterpillar (Lepidoptera litoralia) flour, with emphasis on proximate composition, functional properties, mineral content, and vitamin content. The methods evaluated were air drying (A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8904

Formulation and Characterization of Papaya Seed-amla Jelly Candy: A Value-added Functional Confectionery

Kritika Verma & Priyanka Shankar · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an amla-based jelly candy enriched with papaya seed powder as a value-added confectionery product. A control jelly candy formulation without papaya seed powder (C0) and an enriched formulation containing papaya seed powder (C1) were prep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8901

Effect of Enriching Bread with Cashew Nut Flour (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Rafael Nanelo, Leandro Manuel Mavuei, Angélica Machalela & António Elísio José · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study evaluated the effect of partial replacement of wheat flour with cashew nut flour (Anacardium occidentale L.) on selected physicochemical characteristics of bread. Four formulations were prepared: FP, containing 65% wheat flour, 1% salt, 1% yeast, and 33% water; F1, con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8900

Development and Formulation of a Herbal Green Tea Blend Using Orange Powder and Ginger Powder as an Antioxidant-Rich Beverage

Shrishti Dubey & Neetu Singh · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Herbal teas are plant-based infusions that may provide functional properties through naturally occurring bioactive compounds. This study was designed to formulate a fruit-infused herbal green tea premix using green tea powder, orange powder and ginger powder, and to evaluate its...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8895

Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation of Spirulina-Fortified Ragi and Bajra Noodles as a Functional Food

Megha Sharma & Sunita Mishra · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Micronutrient deficiency — particularly of iron, zinc, and calcium — remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age and children under five years. Conventional refined-wheat noodles, among the most widely consumed pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8897

Nutritional Composition and Microbiological Quality of Suya Meat Packaged in Various Packaging Materials Over a Storage Period

Aderounmu Ibrahim Ganiyu, Aminat Onize Idris & Muhammad Sani Ikra · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Suya, a traditional West African grilled meat product, is highly susceptible to nutritional and microbiological deterioration during ambient-temperature storage. This study evaluated the effects of four packaging materials cellophane film (CF), aluminium foil (AF), glass jar (GJ)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7886

Production of Wine from the Fermentation of Cherry by Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Mubarak Muhammed Abdulrazaq, Bajepade Toheeb Taiye, Uthman Lateefat Saheed, Ummulkhair Aliyu, Durosinmi Halimah Adekunbi & Kareem Hussaini Kehinde · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Aims: This study investigated the fermentation potential and physicochemical characteristics of cherry wine produced using Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from naturally fermented palm wine, with comparisons drawn against standard values for fruit-based wines. The study also ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i12838

Proximate and Mineral Composition in Commonly Consumed Diets in North Central Zone of Nigeria

Abdullahi M.H, Gandanya A.M, Alhassan A.J, Dallah Aminu & Abdullahi H.S · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

This study evaluates the proximate and mineral composition of commonly consumed raw ingredients and processed foods in North-central Nigeria to assess their nutritional profiles. Proximate analysis refers to the quantification of major food constituents (moisture, ash, crude prot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i9815

Comprehensive Evaluation of Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Functional Properties of Watermelon-Tiger Nut Juice Blends

Joseph, Buraimoh O. & Yohanna Adamu D. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

The study investigated the physicochemical properties, phytochemical composition, antioxidants activity, and sensory quality of ready-to-serve beverage produced from blends of watermelon and tiger nut juices. Watermelon and tiger nut were separately processed into juices blended...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i6797

Optimization of Legume-based Stiff Dough: Impacts on Composition and Functional Properties

Okafor, Ebelechukwu Nwamaka, Udensi Eberechukwu Akalihu & Oganezi, Nuria Chinonyerem · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

This study investigated the effect of optimization of process techniques for the production of Bambara groundnut flour and optimization of ingredient formulation for legume-based stiff dough, with an aim to improve nutritional composition and functional properties, while retainin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i2771

The Effects of Some Pre-treatment Methods on the Proximates, Sensory Properties and Vitamins Compositions of Okra

Oluwasegun O. Ogundele & Ungwanen M. Terzungwe · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

The investigations carried out on blanching, un-blanching and methods of drying on the proximate, sensory properties and vitamins compositions of okra of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) were studied. The fresh okra were sorted, washed with portable water, some portions were blanche...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i7727

Effect of Bambara Groundnut Flour (Vigna subterranea) Inclusion on the Functional, Pasting, Physical and Proximate Properties of Composite Cassava-bambara Flour

Alimi, J.P., Akanni, A.A., Odutola, B.S., Akande, E. J., Haruna, P. B., Adegbola, R. Q., Sanni, L. O. & Okunade, S. O. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

This study evaluated the effect of Bambara groundnut flour inclusion on the functional, pasting, physical properties and proximate compositions of composite flour (CF) from cassava and Bambara groundnut. Cassava variety (IITA-TMS-IBA011368) and Bambara groundnut were processed in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6719

Proximate Composition of Banana and Pineapple Wine Fermented by Meyerozyma guilliermondii and Pichia guilliermondii

A. Alabere & T. C. Adebayo-Olajide · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced from juices of a variety of fruits by the fermentative action of microorganisms. There is a quest for alternative sources of must for wine fermentation, however, the proximate composition should be known to ascertain how nutritious it is. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i11-121357

Effect of Extrusion Process on Proximate Composition of Water Yam Based Noodles Analogue – A Response Surface Analysis

C. E. Kalu, I. C. Alaka, F. C. Ekwu, O. J. Ikegwu & Okwara N. Rph · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Response surface methodology was used to investigate the effect of extrusion process on proximate composition of noodles analogue from water yam, yellow maize, and African yam bean flour mixture. Flour blend from water yam, yellow maize, and African yam bean were produced and was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11600