Phytochemical composition and nutritive value of unripe and ripe pepper fruits (Dennettia tripetala-DT) were investigated. Phytochemical, proximate, minerals and vitamin composition were carried out using standard methods. The unripe fruit of DT had significant (P<0.05) higher...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430020
Aim: The current study aimed at studying the optimum fermentation conditions and nutritional conditions for alkaline protease production by submerge fermentation using Alternaria alternata TUSGF1, isolated from poultry farm soil. Study Design: The results of environmental and nut...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430017
Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of storage conditions on the of maize-soy flour blend. Study Design: Preliminary studies were conducted using ratio blends of 70:30, 75:25, 80:20, 85:15, 90:10, 95:5 and 100:0 of maize flour to soy flour. This was to ascertain...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330015
The effect of some processing method on the ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid content of two cultivars of yam (Dioscorea rotundata and D. cayenensis) were investigated. The processing method adopted were cooking, frying and roasting. The assay of ascorbic acid in the two cul...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330013
Aims: The objectives of the present study were to evaluate effects of aqueous 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on quality of cucumber fruit, and to compare with/to gaseous 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications. Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RC...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330014
Aims: The study determined the influence of food consumption on food production in Ibadan, Oyo State. It identified the predominant food produced; assessed the prevalent food consumption pattern; identified the underlying factors affecting food consumption, and determined the inf...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330012
The quantitative analysis of total carotenoids in some vegetables consumed in Akwa Ibom State was evaluated using UV-Spectrophotometer and acetone as extraction solvent. Ten different vegetable samples i.e. Carrot (Daucus carota),purpleegg plant(Solanum melongena), green egg plan...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330010
Background: Moi-moi is a popularly relished snack in Nigeria prepared from cowpea which is deficient in essential sulphur containing amino acids but rich in lysine and some vitamins. Bambara nut is rich in essential amino acids, fiber, calcium, iron, carotene, oil, carbohydrate,...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230008
Toasted dehulled African breadfruit seeds are popular snack in the south eastern part of Nigeria. Consumption of toasted dehulled seeds may result in hidden hunger due to some nutrient losses during toasting. Raw breadfruit seeds bought from the markets were sorted and divided in...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230009
Augustine I. Airaodion, Edith O. Airaodion, Etinosa U. Osemwowa, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu & Uloaku Ogbuagu·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: Access to potable water has become a difficult task in many countries of the world including Nigeria. In Nigeria, the government is trying her best to make water supply available to the masses but till now this vision has never been accomplished. If those living in ur...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230007
Grace E. Udosen, Friday E. Uboh, Dennis Amaechi, Michael O. Odey & John E. Mgbang·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: Heavy metals contamination has been reported at petrol station environments. There is a possibility of contamination foods around petrol stations. Objectives: In this study, the concentrations of Pb, Cd and Cr, long term exposure and daily consumption of ready-to-eat...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230006
Aims: This study assesses the effect of the fermented Acha samples in-vivo using apparently healthy and infected laboratory animals. Methodology: Acha sample was fermented in two different forms; the local fermentation and controlled fermentation. Acha was weighed into a fermenti...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230005
Background: Bread is one of the most commonly used breakfast food in India. The consumption also increased tremendously among children and adolescents as well as to some extent among adults. It was found that white bread raises the blood glucose levels and is not considered to be...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i130004
Aim: This study was carried out to determine the occurrence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria in salad vegetables in Ondo City, Nigeria. Study Design: An experimental study design with randomized sampling. Place and Duration of the Study: The research...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i130003
A. I. Yaradua, A. J. Alhassan, A. Nasir, M. Bala, A. Usman, A. Idi, I. U. Muhammad, S. A. Yaro & I. Muhammad·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
This study was conducted to determine the heavy metals concentration in Tomato fruits cultivated in Katsina State Nigeria. The objectives were mainly to detect the presence of heavy metals in the cultivated Tomato fruits in the study area, compare the concentration of heavy metal...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i130001