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Complementary Food Formulated from Orange Flesh Sweet Potato, Soybean and Date Palm Flour Blends Improve on the Functional, Vitamins and Mineral Properties Children Formulas

Peter Abuengmoh, Dick Iorwuese Gernah & Dinnah Ahure · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study evaluated the functional properties, vitamins and mineral composition of complementary foods produced from orange flesh sweet potato (OFSP), soybean and date palm flour blends. The samples were formulated by material balancing with all samples having 16% protein/ 100g....

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Bacteriological Evaluation of Locally Prepared Smoothies Formulated from Different Fruit Combinations

Ekong, M.O., Freedman, B-R, Agbiji, N.N., Ibiang-Abam, E.F., Ekpenyong, G.M., Otire, G. A. & Bisong, J.A. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

The pharmaceutical benefits of fruits to humans is unfolding daily, thus, ensuring its Microbiological quality for the safety of final consumers is of paramount importance. Smoothie combinations made of paw-paw, banana, bene-seed (PPBNBS), orange, water melon, banana (ORWMBN), or...

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Chemicals, Physical and Sensory Properties of Cookies Produced from Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Whole Wheat (Triticum aestivum), and Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca l.) Flour Blends.

Oluwasegun O. Ogundele & Monica N. Hiam · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study evaluated the chemical composition, physical and sensory properties of cookies produced from wheat, whole wheat and unripe plantain flour blends. Five different flour blends of wheat, whole wheat and unripe plantain flours were prepared at 100:0:0, 90:5:5, 80:10:10, 70...

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Assessment of Proximate and Sensory Properties of Gari and Fufu Flour from Cassava Roots Stored for 14 Days

Nwadili, V. U, Ahemen, S. A., Yusufu, M. I., Yande, J. T., Ndi, B.B & Yepshak, N · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Aims: To investigate the proximate composition gari and fufu flour and the sensory attributes of reconstituted gari and fufu dough processed from cassava roots stored for a period of 14 days. Study Design: Complete randomized design (CRD) Place and Duration of Study: Product Deve...

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Bioactive Compound, Chemicals, Physical and Sensory Properties of Biscuit Produced from Defatted sesame Seed Flour and Unripe Plantain Flour Blend

Oluwasegun O. Ogundele & Isah D. Mohammed · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study attempts to investigate Biscuit Produced from Defatted Sesame Seed Flour and Unripe Plantain flour Blend were evaluate for Proximate composition, Antioxidant property, Mineral compositions, Sensory and Physical Properties. Composite flour formulation comprising varying...

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Bioactive Compounds, Chemicals Properties, Physical and Sensory Properties of Bread Produced from Wheat (Triticum aestivum l.), Defatted Sesame Seed (Sesame indicum) and Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Flour Blends

Oluwasegun O. Ogundele & Apaa, J. Doosuun · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study investigated production of bread produced from wheat, defatted sesame seed and unripe plantain flour blends were evaluate for, bioactive compounds, chemical compositions, physical and sensory properties of bread on February, 2024 at Federal University Wukari, Taraba St...

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Effects of Storage Materials and Conditions on Sensory Attributes of Boiled Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Chips, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Akpam, C. H., Tame, V. T. & Abakura, J. B. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Sweet potatoes face a significant challenge of rapid postharvest losses, often attributed to inadequate storage methods and unsuitable storage conditions.  Experiment was conducted to assess the storability of various sweet potato cultivars under different storage conditions and...

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Development of Cocoyam, Red Kidney Bean, and Mango-based Complementary Foods: Impact of Fermentation and Malting on Nutritional, Functional, Anti-nutrient, and Sensory Characteristics

Vachefon Heuvey Forwoukeh, Dinnah Ahure & I.G. Agbidye · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the influence of fermentation and malting on the quality of cocoyam, red kidney beans and mango - based complementary foods. Methodology: Flour was prepared from cocoyam, red kidney beans and mango. It was than blend as follows: Fermented cocoyam/ malted red kidn...

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Technology Integration and Attitude Towards New Food as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Cooking

Marivic R. Lugnasin, Jolina P. Villaruz, Mary Cristine P. Imperial & John Mark B. Lazaro · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This descriptive-predictive study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of technology use in cooking and individuals' attitudes toward experimenting with new ingredients. Through predictive analysis, the study seeks to identify potential relationships...

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Comparative Study on Consumption of Fibre Rich Foods in Urban and Rural Areas of Southwestern Bangladesh

Shamima Nasrin, Md. Abdul Mannan, Mst Anika Akther, Zinia Afroz, Mashfiqur Rahman & Kamrul Islam · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Bangladesh is facing a large burden of non-communicable diseases. As a possible remedy, the WHO/FAO recommends 14 g of fiber for every 1000 calories in daily diet; however, only a small proportion of the population practices this. The present study sets out to detect the situatio...

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In vivo Evaluation of the Anticancer Efficacy of Polysaccharide Extracted from the Fruiting Bodies of Pleurotus Ostreatus

Md Moyen Uddin PK, Mohammad Sayful Islam, Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, Rumana Pervin & Matiar Rahman · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study investigated the effect of Pleurotus ostreatus polysaccharide (POP) on Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) cells both In vitro and In vivo. In vitro analysis revealed a dose-dependent decrease in EAC cell viability with increasing concentrations of POP, with pronounced cyt...

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Sack Cultivation of Indigenous Shak: Prospects in Waterlogged Southwest Bangladesh

Shamima Nasrin, Md. Abdul Mannan, Sabiha Sultana, Rebaka Sultana, Md. Abdul Gaffar & Shamsunnaher · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

A study on the Prospect and profitability of Indigenous Vegetables (Kalmi, Helencha, and Malancha Shak) was conducted in Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira district in waterlogged conditions from September 2020 to May 2021. T0= Control (No Urea and Vermicompost), T1= Urea (%): Vermic...

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