Chinelo U. Okoye, Chiamaka O. Enechi, Ibrahim A. Olanipekun, Uchechi N. Obiefule, Gideon K. Asumadu-Boateng, Sylvia C. Emejuru, Ruth K. Onwe, Joy A. Ezehmalu & Blessing T. Ayanwunmi·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Background: The African food system has undergone significant transformations due to globalization, urbanization, economic development, and policy changes. However, agricultural productivity has been constrained by climate variability, limited technology, and inadequate infrastru...
The study on product development of spicy tilanggit was conducted at Shared Service Facility (SSF) Center of SPAMAST Main Campus Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines. This study determine the effects of different ratio of chili to the microbiological characteristics and sensory...
Fish is a good source of rich protein regardless of it source of habitation. However, there are notable variations in the nutritional composition. Thus, this study was conducted to compare the nutritional composition of wild and pond raised African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus). T...
Herbal incorporated beverages are very much popular now days and its popularity has been increasing day by day. Due to this growing popularity there are significant development happening in herbally incorporated beverages. Also people are more focused on a healthy lifestyle. Peop...
In regions where breast milk insufficiency poses a challenge, traditional practices among communities, such as the Muthuvans of Kerala, highlight the use of rice water with salt as a natural galactagogue. While widely practiced in households across southern India, this cultural p...
Introduction: The resurgence of diabetes and some side effects of synthetic drugs used for its treatment led us to study a plant used in traditional medicine, Boscia senegalensis for its treatment. This work aims to optimize the aqueous extract of B. senegalensis and to evaluate...
Tubers of white yam varieties (Gbangu, Dan-Anacha, Hembakwase, Pepa and Amula) showing symptoms of rot were collected from five farms in five local government areas of Zone “A” Senatorial District of Benue State, Nigeria and assessed for fungal and bacteria contents. Eight isola...
The study was carried out to evaluate the effect of addition of watermelon and pawpaw juices on the proximate, mineral, vitamin, physicochemical and sensory properties of shaddock-based mixed fruit juice samples. The shaddock, watermelon and pawpaw juices were blended in the vari...
In the past few years, we have seen many people rejudge their attitude to health, diet and wellbeing and increased awareness among people. More than ever before, consumers are relating their dietary habits with their health. As such, the need for functional foods – foods with imp...
The cooking process is pivotal in rice preparation, and crucial for eliciting its distinctive flavor. This study aimed at evaluating the fatty acid compositions of rice paddy soaked in warm and cold water during rice processing. Applying Gas Chromatography equipped with a flame i...