Flours from yellow maize, pumpkin seeds, soybeans and carrots were blended in different proportions. Formulated flour samples were; MPSC1 (55:15:20:10), MPSC2 (60:17:15:8), MPSC3 (65: 20:15:5) and control samples were MP (75:25) and MS (75:25). Extruded flour samples were assesse...
Kunu, soymilk and tiger nut drinks are locally produced indigenous non-alcoholic beverages widely consumed in Nigeria. The beverages sold in Akwa was analysed for proximate, mineral and microbial analysis. The AOAC method of analysis was employed in the determination of proximate...
Wine is a naturally occurring beverage that is produced via the action of yeast cells from fruit juices. The purpose of this study is to produce orange fruit wine and evaluate its quality utilising yeast that has been isolated from palm wine. Although the yeast were isolated from...
Objective: The metabolism of isosaponarin was investigated using a Caco-2 intestinal epithelial model and animal experiment. Background: Isosaponarin is a flavonoid in wasabi (Wasabia japonica) leaves and has unique structure, in which two glucose molecules bind to apigenin throu...
This literature review analyzed 20 studies (n=147) investigating the effects of a high-fat diet on ultrarunning performance and metabolism. Results suggest that a high-fat diet can improve fat oxidation during exercise and may improve ultrarunning performance in some cases, altho...
This study aimed to determine the effect of the substitution of sorghum grain with teff grain (Eragorestis teff) on the performance of broiler chicks. The teff plant has been grown in Ethiopia and is used to prepare a kind of food called injera. The seeds were brought from the Su...
The influence of using Tiger Nut (chufa tubers) flour (TNF) as a partial substitute of Wheat Flour 72% extraction (WF) to improve the functional properties of breadsticks was explored in this study. Substitution levels by TNF were 0 (control sample), 10, 20, 30 and 40%. Breadstic...
Aim: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of handling, processing, and storage practices on the quality of selected honey from selected honey-producing villages in Central Tanzania. Material and Methods: A mixed methods approach was adopted for this study. Purposi...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of breadsticks produced from wheat flour (72% extract) and Psyllium Seeds Powder (PSP) on chemical, and sensory properties. Effect of feeding diabetic rats with breadsticks on blood glucose, biochemical parameters, organs weight, lipid p...
Aims: This study aimed to survey whether the reduction in salt concentration of miso soup, which was covertly and gradually decreased, was perceived by consumers, and whether the miso soup with reduced salt was accepted by consumers in a company cafeteria where meals were continu...