The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of extraction solvents on the non-phenolic phytochemical profiles of selected spices (Ocimum viride, Monodora myristica, Monodora tenuifolia and Tetrapleura tetraptera) and spice-treated foods in southern part of Nigeria. The...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1230387
J. A. Adeyanju, B. E. Alabi, A. O. Abioye, A. A. Adekunle & A. A. Oloyede·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
This study investigated the effect of the processing conditions (frying temperature and time) on the thermophysical properties and product quality attributes of deep-fat fried plantain (dodo). The plantain were deep-fried at various frying temperatures (150-190 °C) and time inter...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1230386
Objective: This study determined the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) present in fermented rye, wheat, oat and barley grains, and evaluated their survival in simulated gastric juice and pancreatic juice. Methods: Samples of rye, wheat, oat and barley grains were fermented for 72 hours...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130384
Background: Campylobacter strains are of the leading pathogens causing bacterial gastroenteritis, whose infections are generally considered to be one of the most common foodborne illnesses of animal origin. The etiology of this infection often goes back to eating contaminated raw...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130385
In this work, we investigate effect of particle size and transparent solar dryer cover on the proximate analysis of dried onion. A solar drying unit was developed and constructed for drying the of red onion slices in order to determine the proximate composition of fresh and dried...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130382
Mango processing in Côte d'Ivoire is limited by data failure on characteristics of mango varieties. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the valorization of the main varieties of mango (Amelie, Kent and Keitt) cultivated in Côte d'Ivoire through the evaluation of their mo...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130383
Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130380
N. P. G. D. Navoda, M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. L. Liyanage, H. M. T. Herath & J. M. J. K. Jayasinghe·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Objective: To develop vacuum dried (VD) Ambarella fruit powder and Ambarella fruit incorporated soup mix from large and miniature Ambarella and investigation of antioxidants and anti-diabetic properties. Methods: Ethanolic extracts of two Ambarella varieties were analyzed for ant...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130381
This study evaluated the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of four rice varieties in Port Harcourt metropolis. Four rice varieties (Tomato gold TG, Mama’s pride MP, Ultimate gold UG and daily choice DC) were used in this study. The rice varieties were purchased, milled into fine...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130379
The effects of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) treatments on the colour and textural properties of sardine surimi (Sardina pilchardus) were studied. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied in order to investigate their ef...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130378