E. Betiku

Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Seed Oil Extraction Optimization and Quality Characterization

E. Betiku & T. F. Adepoju · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

Aims: This study was aimed at separating seed oil from sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) oilseeds using application of solvent extraction method. The process was optimized using response surface methodology and the quality of the seed oil was determined. Methodology: Optimization of o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/2777

Optimization of Sweet Potato Starch Hydrolyzate Production and Its Potential Utilization as Substrate for Citric Acid Production

E. Betiku & O. A. Adesina · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aims: The aims of this work was optimization of two-step enzymatic hydrolysis of sweet potato starch using statistical approach and subsequent utilization of the hydrolyzate obtained for citric acid production. Methodology: Box Behnken design was used in this study to generate a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/2768