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Determination of Physicochemical, Microbiological and Proximate Characteristics of Tomato Puree Produced for Domestic Use and Safe Consumption in Katsina State, Nigeria

Akpaneno, Chidinma A., Abdusalam, Bashirat A., Ahmed, Lawal N. & Chiegeiro, S. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) are widely cultivated, consumed, and extremely surplus during harvest season in Katsina State, Nigeria. However, post-harvest losses of the surplus to spoilage are common due to the absence of adequate local preservation methods. This makes toma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i8810

Assessment of Quality and Production Conditions of Local Beverages Produced in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Ganamé Abasse Ouédraogo, Kassoum Sawadogo, Samiratou Tapsoba, Cheikna Zongo & Aly Savadogo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Artisanal food production has been developing in recent years in African cities. However, the promoters of the artisanal food production structures do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i91404

Changes in the Physical Quality of Culled Layer Chicken Meat at Different Ultrasonic Time Levels

Revy Arina Roudhotul Khoiriyah, Khotibul Umam Al Awwaly & Agus Susilo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine changes in the quality of culled layer chicken meat at different ultrasonic time levels based on Cooking loss, pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Tenderness and Color L*a*b*. the material used is culled layer chicken meat which has been ultrasoni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9663

Depression and Quality of Life among Urban Elderly in Dhaka City during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tarim Mahmood, Tasnim Mahmud & Nabila Nusrat Tripty · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Objective: This study was conducted with the aim to determine whether there was any association between depression and quality of life among the urban elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study was conducted across some urban areas of Dhaka city namely Gulshan, Nik...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10880

Patients’ Satisfaction regarding Eye Care Services in a Multi-specialty Eye Hospital of Northern Bangladesh

Khairul Islam, Md. Sajidul Huq, Rokhsana Afroze, Md. Abdur Rab, A. K. M. Firoz Alam Saifullah, Md. Mahmudur Rahman & Md. Faruck Hussain · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Aims: Patients’ satisfaction is an important health outcome, which is regarded as a determinant measure for quality of health care services. The aim of the study is to evaluate patients’ satisfaction regarding eye care services in a multi-specialty eye hospital of northern Bangla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i7826

Production and Quality Evaluation of Selected Spices [Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Garlic (Allium Sativum), Tumeric (Curcuma longa) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)]

Sunmonu Basirat Afolake Ojubanire, Sulaiman Semiu Adedayo, Agbaje Rafiu, Olaoye Mufutau Bade & Israel Temitope Christiana · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

This study investigated the production and quality evaluation of selected spices [Ginger (Zingiber officinale), garlic (Allium sativum), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum)]. The spices were labeled GP (garlic powder), TP (turmeric powder), CP (cloves powder)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11595

Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Biscuits from Mango Seed Kernel-Acha Flour Blends

Ibrahim Abdul-Alim Gambo, Ayo Jerome Adekunle & Bessong Sarah · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Production and quality evaluation of biscuits from mango seed kernel-Acha flour blend were studied. The biscuits were formulated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 50% of mango seed kernel (magnifera indica) flour with acha flour. The biscuits were prepared from the flour blends with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630431

Postharvest Handling Practices and Treatment Methods for Okra in Nigeria: A Review

Iorliam Iveren Blessing & Ugoo Tavershima Richard · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Over the years, okra's demand has grown in Nigeria as a result of its economic and nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, due to inadequate handling and storage procedures, the okra pods produced deteriorates and loses value. To ensure that the wastage of this produced okra reduces...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i430422

Effect of Temperature on Drying Characteristics and Quality of Three Nigerian Onion Varieties Using a Fabricated Electrically Powered Dryer

O.O. Oniya, A. B. Fashina, A. O. Adeiza, O. Ogunkunle & A. O. Adebayo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

The research work is done to evaluate the effect of temperature on drying characteristics and quality of red, cream and white varieties Nigerian onion using a locally fabricated electrically powered dryer. Clean onion samples of 1.5 kg from each of the three varieties were sliced...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1030364

Yield and Quality of Isabgol (Plantago ovata Forsk) as Influenced by Planting Geometry and Nutrient Levels under Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka

M. Eragegowda, A. P. Mallikarjuna Gowda, B. N. Maruthiprasad, T. N. Pushpa, M. N. Thimmegowda & G. R. Smitha · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with sixteen treatments and replicated three times. The result indicated that the spacing of 22.5cm recorded significantly maximum number of spikes (36.50), seed yield (1221 kg /ha), husk yield (305 kg/ha), swelli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i430395

A Comparative Assessment of Access to Healthcare of People Living in Ekiti and Kogi States of Nigeria

C. T. Oluwadare, A. A. Olorunfemi, A. S. Atiba & O. A. Ijabadeniyi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aim: To undertake a comparative assessment of healthcare access of people in Ekiti and Kogi States of Nigeria. This further provided hard data for health program development towards attainment of universal health coverage and health sustainable development goal. Study Design: A c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i130292

Evaluating Patients’ Level of Satisfaction on the Quality of Health Services in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti Nigeria

Esther Abosede Bamise, Alaba Tolulope Agbele & Cecilia Olajumoke Adebayo · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Aims: To evaluate patients’ level of satisfaction on the quality of healthcare received by focusing on waiting time due to its level of importance. Studies have shown that a good healthcare system contributes immensely to the growth of a thriving economy, because patients’ satisf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1130271

Studies on the Quality and Safety Aspects of Giant Tiger Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and Bombay Duck (Harpodon nehereus) of the Bay of Bengal along the Cox’s Bazar Coast of Bangladesh

Md. Amdadul Haque, Parvez Chowdhury & Anas Al Islam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The quality and safety aspects of two commercially important species Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Harpodon nehereus were evaluated on this study by examining organoleptic properties, proximate composition, total volatile base-nitrogen (TVB-N) and tri methyl amine-nitrogen (TMA-N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i330242

Quality Evaluation of Sweet Potato - Acha Flour Blend Biscuits

J. A. Ayo & E. Agen · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The study investigates the chemical, physical and sensory properties of sweet potato and acha flour based biscuits. The work was aimed at ameliorating the quality of acha-based biscuit with addition of sweet potato flour. Flour blends were produced by substituting sweet potato in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i430178

Food Quality: A Comparison of the Proximate Content & Sensory Properties of Some Composite Flour Meals

Eridiong O. Onyenweaku, Patricia A. Ebai & Winifred A. Fila · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Aims: To compare the proximate composition and sensory properties of some composite flour mix meals. This is to show which combination has higher nutritional value and is more palatable for consumption. Study Design: Experimental and observational. Place and Duration of Study: Un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230170