Michael O. Monanu, Ernest A. Anyalogbu & Eugene N. Onyeike·Advances in Research·2014
The effect of wet heat-processing on the micronutrient composition of Canarium schweinfurthii (CS) pulps eaten as traditional snack in most parts of Nigeria was investigated. Fresh wholesome seeds of C. schweinfurthii, obtained from Aba (Abia State, Nigeria) were washed in severa...
Effect of Heat Treatment on the Amino Acid Profile of Plukenetia conophora Seed Kernel Flours The effect of heat treatment on the amino acid composition of Plukenetia conophora (African walnut) seed flours was investigated. The seed kernel of Plukenetia conophora (PC) is eaten ro...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/17018
Mineral and vitamin concentrations of heat processed Plukenetia conophora seed kernel consumed as snacks in Nigeria were investigated. The seeds which were obtained from Ojoto in Anambra State, Nigeria were washed in several changes of distilled water, divided into four lots - PC...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/9450
Amino acid composition of a plant food is an indicator of its protein quality. This could be altered by the processing method. Processed fruit of Canarium schweinfurthii, a Bursereceae, is common traditional snacking item in Nigeria. The pulp of raw and macerated samples of C. sc...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/10266