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Effect of Natural Preservatives (Lemon Grass and Bay Leaf Marinade) on the Microbial Load and Shelf Life of Smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus

K. Omoruyi, A. E. Nneli & O. G. Benjamin · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

This study was carried out to determine the effect of lemon grass marinade (sample A), bay leaf marinade (sample B) and a combination of both spices (sample C) on the microbial load of stored smoked-dried Clarias gariepinus. Comparative analysis of the microbial load of each trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330040

Efficacy of Crude Extract from Candle Brush (Senna didymobotrya) Leaves against Aspergillus niger in Reduction of Post-harvest Losses in Tomatoes

C. A. Orwa & L. G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Background: Senna didymobotrya grows naturally in East Africa and is commonly used to treat microbial infections by African communities due to the presence of various phytochemicals such as alkaloids, terpenoid, anthraquinones, tannins, saponins, phenols and flavonoids. Objective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i230029

Evaluation of the Effect of Ethephon in Postharvest Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)

Urmi Rani Devi, Ayesha Begum & Nilufa Yeasmin · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of applying ethephon on postharvest tomato. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Applied Food Science and Nutrition, Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i329971

Effect of Some Packaging Materials on Shelf Life and Quality Attributes of Ground Pepper during Storage

O. M. Akusu & N. J. T. Emelike · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

The effects of selected packaging materials on the storage, carotenoid content and sensory properties of ground pepper was investigated. Ground pepper was packed with polypropylene of different thickness such as (PP) 3 micron, 4 micron, 5 micron, 12.5 micron, 20 micron and 30 mic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2019/45608

Evaluation of the Nutritional Value and Acceptability of Powdered Reconstituted Kunu-zaki Drink; an Index of Increasing Shelf Life of the Drink

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2019/43087

Antimicrobial Effect of Some Plant Extracts on Plant Pathogens that Cause Food Spoilage

B. A. Oso, T. A. Ogunnusi & M. E. Fagbemi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: To determine the preservative effect of methanol extracts of Azadirachta indica, Euphorbia heterophylla and Tithonia diversifolia on fruits as an alternative to chemicals being used for preservation. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/42642