Aims: To determine the effect of roasted soybean flour substitution on the chemical and sensory properties of maize flour snack (Aadun). Study Design: Multiple comparison test was performed on the data obtained using Duncan test Place and Duration of Study: Samples were prepared...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130256
Honey is a sweet substance made by bees using nectar from flowers. Honey is of different types, but the Apis mellifera is the one most commonly used, consumed by people and collected by bee keepers. The flower from which bees gather nectar, determines the colour, chemical composi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130253
Célestin K. C. Tchekessi, Jultesse S. B. Banon, Arthur Fagbohoun, Tchouaib Aguenou, Akim Bouraima, Pivot S. A. Sachi, Roseline T. M. Bleoussi, Anayce A. M. Djogbe, Karl T. Assogba, Paulin Azokpota & Innocent P. Bokossa Yaou·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the microbiological, physicochemical and sensory qualities of beverages sold on the market in Benin. Study Design: The biological material used consisted mainly of beverage samples (126) collected at random from three wholesalers at the points o...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130252
Cereal butter were made from sunflower, pumpkin, garden cress, corn, rye and peanut butter served as control. Chemical, physical, microbiological, textural and sensory evaluation of cereal based butter poduced from different types of cereal were analzed using a standard method. P...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130251
Aim: To quantify the Trypsin Inhibitory Activity (TIA) and Alpha - Amylase Inhibitory Activity (AIA) in legume varieties with effect of cooking. Study Design: Seeds of twelve legume varieties grown in Complete Randomized Block Design (CRBD) in experimental field conditions were u...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130248
Stephen N. Onteri, Anselimo O. Makokha, Beatrice Nyanchama Kiage Mokua & Philip Ndemwa·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Aims: Iodine plays a key role in thyroid hormone production and functioning. Inadequate iodine intake results in iodine deficiency (ID) which impairs the normal functioning of the thyroid. The deficiency is responsible for damage to brain development, growth retardation, cretinis...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130249
Nasir Ahmed Khan, Waqar Ahmed, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Owais Yasin, Suhail Asad & Shahzad Munir·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Cultivation of edible fungi (mushrooms) is a useful method for bio-conservation in the agriculture industry. For the better production of mushrooms, we used the agricultural waste material as a substrate for the cultivation of mushrooms. After mushroom harvesting, these substrate...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130250
Ayéméné Cédrick Ardin Koménan, Bio Sigui Bruno Bamba, Joëlle-Annabelle N’gouin, Marie Stella Hermance Akré & Yadé Réné Soro·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a rich source of constituents that are beneficial to human health. However, the short shelf life of these vegetables are a major cause of postharvest losses during peak harvesting season. Drying is one of the most convenient technologies for shelf stable...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i430247
Aims: To evaluate the chemical, microbiological, physico-chemical and sensory properties of fruit juice produced from blends of soursop, mango and watermelon. Study Design: The data obtained were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20. The mean an...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i430246
Nusrat Jahan, Md. Rabiul Hossain, Muhammad Kamal Hossain, Md. Rashadul Alam & Shimul Das·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Aims: The present study was planned to assess the sedative and anxiolytic efficacy of Amaranthaus tricolor L methanolic extract in vivo. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacy, between January 2018 and August 2018. Methodology: In this experiment, the crude extract o...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i430245