The practical application of an analytical scanning electron microscope with an EDS system – microanalysis for examining the ash elemental composition of vegetable crop selection was considered. Morphology and surface analysis through XRD and SEM. The content of 14 basic elements...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i1030473
This study investigated the influence of frying oil types and storage duration on the acrylamide concentration, moisture variation pattern, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) content and acceptability factors of commonly consumed snack (chin-chin). A standard process...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i1030471
This paper focused on the effect of different frying methods on the quality of chicken breast meat. Fresh boned broiler chicken breast meat samples were purchased, frozen, sliced into dimensions. These samples were cooked by air frying (AF) and deep fat frying (DF) methods at 170...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i1030469
This study was carried out to evaluate the chemical properties of Ficus capensis fruits and vegetables. Ficus capensis vegetables and fruits were separately plucked, sorted, cleaned and milled using electric blender until the desired particle size was obtained (150 - 850 microns)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930468
Doris G. Ibrahim, Ifeyinwa S. Asogwa, Eucheria U. Onwurafor & Jane C. Ani·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Aims: This study is aimed at determining the effect of composite flours of Finger millet (Fm), Bambara groundnut (BGN) and ‘Khain’ (Kh) (Lecaniodiscus cupanioides) on the blood glucose response, lipids and liver enzymes levels of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: The e...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930467
Fruit Jelly was produced from beetroot and pineapple fruits as a value-added product for addressing their gluts during its peak season. The fruits were cleaned and their juices were blended using the following beetroot: pineapple ratio; 50:50, 60:40, 70:30, 80:20, and 90:10. The...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930466
Tchekessi C. K. Celestin, Djogbe A. Anayce, Assogba T. Karl, Banon S. B. Jultesse, Bleoussi M. T. Roseline, Sachi S. A. Pivot, Choucounou I. Ornella & Bokossa Yaou Innocent·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
The objective of this study is to develop an adequate preservation process for gowé, a fermented paste of germinated maize grains. To do this, drying experiments and physicochemical and nutritional analyzes were carried out. The results of the physicochemical analyzes showed that...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930464
Aims: This study investigates the phytochemicals, nutritional and antioxidant constituents of methanol extract of C. olitorius leaf using standard biochemical procedures. Methodology: Corchorus olitorius (213.81 g) powdered leaves sample was soaked in 2.4 L of methanol respective...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930463
Contamination of both raw and parboiled rice in Sri Lankan market with Aflatoxins is a crucial health hazard as Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and immune suppressive. Parboiled rice is found to be more vulnerable for the occurrence of Aflatoxins due to the quality changes happens wi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930462
This study was designed specifically to evaluate the chemical composition, functional and sensory properties of garri samples prepared from blends of grated cassava mash and soybean flour. The grated cassava mash and soybean flour were blended in the ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930461
Background: Anaemia is a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. In a previous study on determinants of prenatal anaemia, we found out that the majority of our respondents had dietary iron intake below the recommended value of 27m...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930459
Moringa seed is an alternative coagulant in various industrial fields, generally used for water purification and cheese making. In addition, to obtain the required chemical compounds, Moringa seed can be extracted by conventional or modern methods. This research was conducted to...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930457
This research aimed to evaluate the possibility of using honey as a substitute ingredient in beef jerky in terms of pH, water activity, moisture content, protein content, and fat content. This research was conducted from January to March 2022 at the Animal Products Technology Lab...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930458
The emergence of multi-drug resistant and Extended Beta-lactamase producing E. coli O157:H7 is a general public health problem. Food samples of animal origin are undoubtedly the reservoirs of MDR which are in most cases transmitted to humans. The presence of extended beta-lactama...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930456
Aims: To determine the best process time and processing duration effects on the composition of the Ficus capensis drink (infusion). Study Design: Experimental design was based on completely randomized design (CRD). Methodology: Ficus capensis (Moracae) leafy vegetable drink was...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930453