Y. Aliyu, I. O. Abdullahi, C. M. Z. Whong, C. E. `Anumiri, J. D. Bwala & J. S. Esimi·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
This study assessed the proximate composition of fresh and fermented milk in parts of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A total of 180 samples comprising of fresh milk, bulk milk, nono, and kindirmo were collected over a period of six (6) months (May to October, 2017) from six (6) Local G...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i430047
Cereals and legumes are substantial in the human diet of tropical and sub-tropical regions. Anti-nutrient factors in cereals and legumes are secondary metabolites which can interfere with nutrient digestion and absorption after ingestion. This review will focus on the different c...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i430044
Background: A milkshake is a delicious and non-carbonated refreshment produced using dairy, frozen flavour related item. The growth of microbes is inevitable in milk shakes when proper hygienic conditions were not maintained. These microbes may produce toxins which are harmful an...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i430045
The effect of pH and sugar levels on the microbiological properties of sweet orange juice was evaluated. Microbial analysis of the treated Orange juice (Citrus Sinensis) were determined using standard method. The standard method of Prescott [12] was used. The microbial load of th...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330041
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330040
Aim: To evaluate effect of carrot powder addition on the quality attributes of cookies produced from wheat and soy flour blends. Study Design: Cookies were produced from wheat flour, soy flour and carrot powder composite blends. Functional (bulk density, foam capacity, oil absorp...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330039
The effects of fermentation on the antinutrient composition of African walnut enriched with carrot and without carrot were carried out in this study. The submerged natural fermentation of non- enriched and carrot enriched (walnut 70%; carrot 30%) African walnut was carried out a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330038
Background: Food consumption has been changing during the past decade and need for instant formulation is being increased. The potential of growth of convenience foods in Kenya is vastly untapped. Objective: This study was to develop a dehydrated instant ox tail soup mix suppleme...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i230034
Physical properties of three varieties of mango were studied at 13.75% and 8.74% moisture content levels. Some selected properties such as geometric mean, arithmetic mean, angle of repose, sphericity and crushing force were determined. The average tri-axial dimensions of the seed...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i230033
Aim: The aim was to evaluate the chemical, physical, sensory and microbial qualities of fruit bars produced from blends of banana and cashew apple fruits and to investigate the applicability of cashew apple in fruit bar production. Study Design: The experimental design used was t...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i230032