Alimi, J.P., Akanni, A.A., Odutola, B.S., Akande, E. J., Haruna, P. B., Adegbola, R. Q., Sanni, L. O. & Okunade, S. O.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
This study evaluated the effect of Bambara groundnut flour inclusion on the functional, pasting, physical properties and proximate compositions of composite flour (CF) from cassava and Bambara groundnut. Cassava variety (IITA-TMS-IBA011368) and Bambara groundnut were processed in...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6719
Maboh, J., Yusufu, M. I., Awambeng, S. M., Agbor, E. A., Konsum, L. K., Ezindu-Odoemelam, M.N. & Yakum, N. K.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Biscuit, also known as a cookie is a nutritive snack produced from dough that is transformed into an appetizing product through the application of heat in an oven. This study was aimed at evaluating the quality of biscuit produced from wheat, African almond and pawpaw flour blend...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6717
Mformoh Martha Beyang, Noumo Ngangmou Thierry, Mache Gilles André, Ejoh Richard Aba, Dobgima John F., Tatsadjieu Ngoune Leopold & Mbofung Carl Moses F·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aims: Bitter kola (Garcinia kola) is commonly consumed as a snack in many localities in Cameroon and is considered to have health properties including weight-reducing agent by many people. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of bitter kola in weight management and preventi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6718
Aims: This study aims to determine the quality of mayonnaise by adding avocado seed flour as a stabilizer based on pH, viscosity, stability emulsion, emulsion droplets, acidity, and color analysis (L a* b*). Study Design: This study are an laboratory experimental with a completel...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5715
Manuscript addresses the present era COVID-19 pandemic as one of the global challenges. Still in 2024, the health professionals and scientists are searching and trying to figure out the complete answers about the origin of these zoonoses.In past years of pandemic, plant origin fo...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6716
Shinta April Mei Tanti, Nurul Hidayah, Anif Mukaromah Wati & Premy Puspitawati Rahayu·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aims: This study aims to analyze syneresis, pH, total acid, viscosity, color (L, a*, b*) and sensory analysis (taste, aroma, and color) and antioxidant activity of yogurt set added with Dracaena angustifolia leaves (DAL) extract. Study Design: The research used a factorial expe...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5714
Olisaka, F. N., Odoh, M. O., Onyia, C. F., Agbodike, C. M., Ikechukwu, C. O & Bello-Ukwueze, M. N.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aim: The aim of this study is to isolate and identify bacteria contaminants present in the honey samples sold in Ogbete market and detect the presence of imipenem resistance genes in the isolates. Place and Duration of Study: A total of four samples were collected from Ogbete mar...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5712
G. Apriani, C. N. Yunita, D. Rosyidi, P. P. Rahayu, E. Saputro & L. E. Radiati·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
This study aims to determine the levels of PAHs in commercial goat satay in all cities throughout East Java. PAHs are organic compounds that have two or more benzene rings joined together and are made only of carbon and hydrogen. PAHs can enter the human body through breathing, a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5713
Wan Nur Zahidah W.Z., Raja Arief Deli R.N., Noor Zainah A., Norhida Arnieza M. & Mohd Fakhri H.·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Retort processing is a method of preserving food by heating it in hermetically sealed containers like cans, glass jars and retortable pouches. Objective: The objective of this paper is to look at the effect of retort processing on grilled beef in retort pouches for microbiologica...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5711
Agbor Evelyn Agbor, Charles Chukwuma Ariahu, Peter A. Adie & E.C. Ariahu·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
The effect of gelatinization and fermentation on the moisture sorption characteristics and microbial stability of complementary foods from unripe plantain fruits and soybean seeds was evaluated. The plantain was heated to obtain 10%, 18%, 23%, 33%, 74% and 100% starch gelatinizat...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4710
The consumption of cookies offered reliable advantages to the consumers, which included but not limited to perfect eating ability, prolong shelf live and acceptability among all nations. This study thus, investigated the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of cookies obtaine...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4709
ALIO SANDA Abdel-Kader, Almou Abdoulaye Alio, Yaou Chaibou, Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Sabo Haoua Seini & Sadou Hassimi·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Kilichi is a food based on beef, mutton or goat meat that is processed by slicing, dressing, drying in the sun and applying spice porridge and roasting over a hot fire. Traditional processing conditions and practices for this product may pose risks of microbiological contaminatio...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4708
Norzaleha Kasim, Wan Nur Zahidah Wan Zainon, Norhida Arnieza Muhsin, Mohd Fakhri Hashim, Maisarah Shamsulkamal & Noreenyusnita Md Najib·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Aims: This study aimed to identify the most effective method and optimal parameters for enhancing the protein content during the pre-treatment phase of extracting the liquid component from a local sweet potato (var. VitAto) in developing a plant-based beverage as a milk alternati...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4707
Fresh fruits and vegetables are integral components of a balanced diet, providing essential nutrients and contributing to human health. However, the postharvest quality of these perishable commodities is greatly influenced by various physiological processes that occur after harve...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4706
S. Kannan, A. Anandhasayanam, Niranjana E.S, R. Rajamurugan, B. Akash, S. Abitha & R. Nandhamurugan·Asian Food Science Journal·2024
Background: The escalating prevalence of obesity is a significant health concern, closely associated with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease. Research indicates that apple cider vinegar (ACV) may aid in lowering blood g...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3705