Aims: Plant hydrocolloids, such as exudates from the Anacardium occidental (cashew) tree, play an important role in food industry. However, prior to utilisation, raw exudates must undergo a purification process, to yield a purified gum with optimal technological properties. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5947
Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of improved Cocos nucifera cultivars and maturity on the physical, chemical indices, and fatty acid composition of coconut oils (COs) from Ivorian coconut germplasm for food purposes. Methodology: Improved coconut cultivars we...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2025/v44i14473
In many developing countries, the high cost of post-harvest technologies is a limiting factor. This study evaluated the effectiveness of inexpensive edible coatings, prepared from local gum, in preserving the quality of tomatoes stored at 13°C for 25 days. Different formulations...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11096