Mocaf flour has the characteristics of viscosity degree, gelation ability, rehydration power, and solubility better than tapioca flour but does not have gluten to form chewiness. Pectin content in chayote can function as a chewing agent in dumpling products. The purpose of this s...
Aims and Study Design: A literature review of the roles of omega-3 fatty acids (FA) and particularly EPA and DHA, in eye health, and, as disease-preventive and curative agents for various ocular ailments was undertaken. Place and Duration of Study: It was done between December 20...
This study evaluated the functional properties, vitamins and mineral composition of complementary foods produced from orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP), soybean and date palm flour blends. The samples were formulated by material balancing with all samples having 16% protein/ 100g....
The pharmaceutical benefits of fruits to humans is unfolding daily, thus, ensuring its Microbiological quality for the safety of final consumers is of paramount importance. Smoothie combinations made of paw-paw, banana, bene-seed (PPBNBS), orange, water melon, banana (ORWMBN), or...
This study evaluated the chemical composition, physical and sensory properties of cookies produced from wheat, whole wheat and unripe plantain flour blends. Five different flour blends of wheat, whole wheat and unripe plantain flours were prepared at 100:0:0, 90:5:5, 80:10:10, 70...
It is crucial that we incorporate nutritious and medically significant components into our daily dietary intake during this modern era. One such medicinal plant that fits this description is Garcinia cambogia which is Also known as Malabar Tamarind. This plant is native to Asia a...
Aims: To investigate the proximate composition gari and fufu flour and the sensory attributes of reconstituted gari and fufu dough processed from cassava roots stored for a period of 14 days. Study Design: Complete randomized design (CRD) Place and Duration of Study: Product Deve...
This study investigated the quality of sorghum ogi fortified with soy-flour on its nutrient density. The fortified ogi produced from different formulations of Sorghum (ogi) and Soy-flour were: 100:0 (control), 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:20 and 50:50 Sorghum (ogi) to Soy-flour respec...
This study attempts to investigate Biscuit Produced from Defatted Sesame Seed Flour and Unripe Plantain flour Blend were evaluate for Proximate composition, Antioxidant property, Mineral compositions, Sensory and Physical Properties. Composite flour formulation comprising varying...
This study investigated production of bread produced from wheat, defatted sesame seed and unripe plantain flour blends were evaluate for, bioactive compounds, chemical compositions, physical and sensory properties of bread on February, 2024 at Federal University Wukari, Taraba St...