Gibson Mapopa Jere, George O. Abong, Lucy G. Njue, Kingsley Masamba & Duke G. Omayio·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the postharvest handling knowledge and practices among food handlers on mycotoxigenic molds contamination in maize based diets in School Meals Program in Salima District, Malawi. Study Design: This was cross-sectional study with...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i330171
Akamu, a starchy cereal-based lactic acid fermented gruel consumed in West Africa was prepared using different processing methods: use of dehulled (D) maize grains, use of partially germinated (PG) maize grains (36-48h) and blends: PG and soybean (S) (90:10), D and S (90:10) and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i330172
Aims: To compare the proximate composition and sensory properties of some composite flour mix meals. This is to show which combination has higher nutritional value and is more palatable for consumption. Study Design: Experimental and observational. Place and Duration of Study: Un...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230170
The aim of study to produce high quality, nutritional value, sensory and rheological properties toast bread from doum fruit powder DFP and wheat flour WF. Four toast were prepared; by substituting wheat flour with 0, 10, 20 and 30% by doum fruit powder (DFP). The chemical, calori...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230169
The objectives of this study were to produce complementary foods from locally available, underutilized and inexpensive food materials (breadfruit and soybean), to assess their nutrients value and evaluate their sensory acceptability. Breadfruit and soybean flours were mixed in ra...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230168
Composite flour production and utilization in Nigeria and globally is on the increase. This is to take advantage of its nutritional and health benefits at the same time increase the food value of certain cereals and tubers. This study was designed to evaluate the antinutrients an...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230167
Food is necessary for growth and health. Carbohydrate protein and fat are three main type of macronutrients. Vitamins and minerals are two main micronutrients. All macro and micro nutrients should be taken in ample and balanced amount. Any one taken in large amount or low nutriti...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i230166
This study assesses the effect of fermentation process on the nutritional compositions of a corn-based food “Etsew”. Dried corn Zea mays var “Obaatampa” was used for the study. A total of 9 samples were collected and analyzed for a period of one month. These were dried corn, stee...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130165
Aim: To investigate the preservative efficiency of Ocimum gratissimum or its extracts on yoghurt. Study Design: Ten yoghurt samples were prepared, furthermore, nine (9) samples were treated with scent leaf in different forms at different concentrations. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130163
Aims: Tigernut drink are made from tigernut tubers (Cyperus esculentus L.) and rich in nutrients. This drink is locally produced and widely consumed in Nigeria irrespective of social status. This study is aimed at evaluating the microbial quality and physicochemical property of t...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130164
K. O. Aremu, T. M. Okonkwo, C. M. Eze, C. H. Agwu, J. I. Agbaka & A. N. Ibrahim·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Aims: To investigate the physicochemical, sensory and microbial qualities of ice cream stabilized with hydrocolloids from Achi (Brachystegia eurycoma) and Ofor (Detarium microcarpum. Study Design: A 4×5 split-plot in completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130162
Introduction: The porosity of recent data on the chemical compositions of indigenous food might contribute to poor food choices thereby promoting food and nutrition insecurity. This study provides data on the proximate, mineral and antinutrient compositions of raw, Triticum aesti...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130161
Aims: To compare the physicochemical (water, total titratable acid, amylose and amylopectin contents), functional (swelling and solubility powers) and pasting characteristics of cassava flour retted in two different ways. Study Design: Flours were produced from two cassava cultiv...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430160
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of starter culture addition on the physicochemical, microbiological and sensory characteristics of white cheese (Gibna Bayda) during the storage period (5°C/ 45 days). Methodology: Two treatments were prepared: Treatment 1 (T...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430159
Issoufou Amadou, Ali Salé, Josef Garvi, Rayanatou Ali Salé & Moussa Soulé·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Wild tree species play an important role in the diet of the people. However, few studies tried to assess the food products of those wild tree species in Sahel region. This study focuses on identifying the contribution of Adansonia digitata process products through the survey and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i430157