A. O. Oko

Proximate Composition, Mineral Elements and Starch Characteristics: Study of Eight (8) Unripe Plantain Cultivars in Nigeria

A. O. Oko, A. C. Famurewa & J. O. Nwaza · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Background: Composition of foods eaten routinely in quantities that constitute and supply macro and micronutrients is relevant in the overall assessment of public health status. Analysis of such foods will provide evidence on nutritional quality, guide to healthy choice and promo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14096

Estimation of Nutritional and Starch Characteristics of Dioscorea alata (Water Yam) Varieties Commonly Cultivated in the South-Eastern Nigeria

A. O. Oko & A. C. Famurewa · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Background: Studies on the nutritional and mineral compositions of staple foods will provide evidence to regulate intake of certain common foods for optimal health condition. Aim: To estimate the proximate, mineral and starch characteristics of five local varieties, D. purpurea,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14095

Antioxidant Property and Cardiovascular Effects of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Water

K. N. Agbafor, S. O. ELOM, M. E. Ogbanshi, A. O. Oko, A. J. Uraku, V. U. O. Nwankwo & K. I. OBIUDU · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Coconut water, a natural nutritious beverage that contains several biologically active chemical substances, is used in the management/treatment of several disorders in Eastern Nigeria. This study was set up to evaluate the antioxidant potential of coconut water and its effect on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/9805