Fermented sausages are processed meat products that rely on the activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to develop their characteristic flavor, texture, and extended shelf life. LAB contribute to acid production, protein modification, and water retention, which influence both phys...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6879
Plant-based milk alternatives, particularly almond milk, are increasingly valued for their nutritional profile and suitability for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies. This study investigated how soaking almond kernels in water for different durations (0–24 h)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i4864
John Praise Alimi, Olufunke Grace Otitodun, Abubakar Adegboyega Akanni, Medinat Oyiza Jimoh, Rukayat Queen Adegbola, Patience Bahago Haruna, Esther Jesutomilayo Akande, David Taiwo Ishola, Olufunmilayo Adeola Ajayi, Aaron Isaac Yissa & Bamidele Samuel Odutola·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Developing food products with functional and high nutritional potentials to engender promising solutions to malnutrition is a practical step in addressing SDG-3. This investigation was done to assess the quality of cakes produced with blends of flour from cassava and Bambara nuts...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i12762
The aim of the research was to investigate the effect of baking and grilling temperatures and times on quality characteristics of chicken breast meat. Eight packs of Industrial skinless chicken breast meat samples were purchased, frozen and sliced into dimensions, thawed and cook...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i9741
Sylvester Obaike Adejo, Konsum Linda Kemjie, Vachefon Heuvey Forwoukeh, Kelly Ndombow Yakum & Victor Egbeneje·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aim: To evaluate the physicochemical, microbial, sensory attributes and storage stability of coconut yoghurt fortified with date syrup. Methodology: Yoghurt was prepared from coconut milk and date syrup. Five samples were formulated as follows: T0 (100% cow milk), T1 (100% coconu...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i7730
The study evaluate the physicochemical, functional and nutritional properties of rice flour fortified with Nigeria native rice bran flour. Response surface methodology was used and a total of thirteen runs was generated. The four best runs were selected from the thirteen based on...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i1692
This study evaluated quality characteristics and sensory properties of bread elaborated with flour blends of wheat and African yam bean. The wheat flour was procured, while the purchased African yam bean seeds were cleaned, sorted, washed and steeped in 2.5 litres of clean water...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i12689
This study was designed specifically to evaluate the chemical composition, functional and sensory properties of garri samples prepared from blends of grated cassava mash and soybean flour. The grated cassava mash and soybean flour were blended in the ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930461
Dabuwa is a dried stiff porridge made from fonio and maize in the ratio of 1:3, beef fat and spiced with fresh onion and caraway (black) seeds. It is a popular food indigenous to the Shuwa Arab nomads of North-eastern Nigeria. An attempt was made to modify dabuwa not only from ma...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830326
Cookies were developed from composite flour of wheat, African Walnut and Carrot. The wheat flour was substituted at levels of 5%, 10%, 15%, & 20% with African Walnut flour for samples, B, C, D and E, respectively, and with 5% of Carrot flour. The moisture content of the cooki...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i630310
Mustapha O. Alebiosu, Badiu A. Akinbode, Iyanuoluwa S. Oni & John O. Oladele·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
The use of wheat, sorghum and defatted coconut flour blends in the production of whole meal cookies was investigated with the aim of encouraging the use of sorghum and coconut flour in producing value-added products. Enriched cookies were produced from the blends of wheat flour (...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i330192
Breakfast strips were produced from different blends of orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomea batatas), plantain (Musa paradisiaca) and soybean (Glycine max) flours with substitution ratios of 100:0:0, 90:10:0, 90:0:10, 80:10:10, 70:15:15, 60:20:20 and 50:25:25 and labelled as samp...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i330062
Toasted dehulled African breadfruit seeds are popular snack in the south eastern part of Nigeria. Consumption of toasted dehulled seeds may result in hidden hunger due to some nutrient losses during toasting. Raw breadfruit seeds bought from the markets were sorted and divided in...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230009
Aim: Comparative Effects of Some Preservative Hurdles on the Quality of Zobo Stored at Ambient Temperature were assessed. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, between June 218 and January 2019. Methodology: Fres...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i530109
Kunle, Ogungbemi, D. T. Ishola, A. O. Alejo, C. N. Ajanwachuku, T. A. Odeniyi, K. O. Zaka, E. E. Ugama, O. A. Oke & A. O. Ilori·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Increasing the shelf life of kunu-zaki via conversion to powder form at the same time retaining its nutritional and sensory acceptability was evaluated on different cereal grains often used in the production of kunu (maize, sorghum, and millet). The grains were bought from Ibadan...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2019/43087