The main purpose of this research was to determine the effect of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the cyanide content and functional properties of cassava flour in Yola, Adamawa State. Cassava has been considered the 4th most important food security crop, but there...
Al-Lamadine Mahamat, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Alhadj Markhous Nazal, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Ali Haroune, Mbaigolmem Beral Valery, François Tapsoba, Azabadji Ashu Evariste Leonce, Bakaranga Via Issakou & Abdelsalam Tidjani·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Aim: To determine chemical and nutritional characterization of dried mangoes consumed in Chad for better post-harvest valorization. Place and Duration of Study: Food Sciences and Nutrition Research Laboratory (LARSAN), Faculty of Human Health Sciences, University of N’Djamena BP1...
Chili peppers are rich in phytochemical compounds such as carotenoids, beta carotene, phenols, flavonoids, capsaicinoids which protect human body against diseases such as cancer, heart diseases, diabetes but deteriorate more rapidly. Therefore, the main objective of this study wa...
This study evaluated the nutritional, antioxidant and inhibitory effect on α-amylase enzyme linked to type-2 diabetes of cracker biscuits made from seven blends of high quality cassava-wheat flour and sour sop seed flours. The composite mixture of high quality cassava (HQC), whol...
Aims: Vegetables are used to substitute most meats in most meals of poor communities since they are the main source of iron. The availability of numerous vegetables in Ghana and little knowledge about their iron content do not help select the best food. This study aimed to determ...
Introduction: The frog (Pelophylax esculentus) is an edible frog and its meat is popular in some parts of the world, especially in West African countries. The frog meat has protein nutrient content in the diet. Aim: The aim of this work is to find the microbiological quality and...
Composite bread is a baked product that incorporates a mixture of flours containing high starch and protein content, such as wheat and corn flour, to enhance its nutritional value. This study aimed to develop and assess composite bread using various ratios of wheat and corn flour...
The necessity to increase the utilization of some neglected but valuable plant leaves in the forest of African countries and use them to the advantage of man motivated the design of this work. The leaves of Pavetta crassipes plant were harvested and processed into fine powder of...
Purpose: This study investigated the sensory and rheological properties of fortified drinks made from coconut milk, cocoa powder and sugar. Methodology: Drinks samples were formulated with different concentration of coconut milk, cocoa powder and sugar levels. Samples incudes: K1...
Pineapple and Watermelon juice were produced from harvested fruits and formulated into various blends such as (A= A= 100ml P: 0ml WM; B= 80ml P:20ml WM; C= 60ml P:40ml WM; D=40ml P:60ml WM; E=20ml P:80ml WM; F=0: 100ml WM). The formulated blends were pasteurized, bottled and eval...
Aims: Sachet yoghurts as one of the ready-to-eat foods commonly available in the market mainly for pupils need to be microbiologically safe for consumption. The study was aimed at ascertaining the safety of retailed sachet yoghurt vended in Obio/Akpor in Rivers State, Nigeria. St...
Background: The global population is both growing and ageing quickly, with industrialized nations having the largest share of ageing populations. The world's population is ageing, and many elderly people experience age-related malnutrition, including deficiencies in some micronut...
Introduction: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and nutrition have a positive relationship, but no research has been conducted on this topic. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between nutritional practices and the levels of anxiety among young sportspers...
Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of the supplementation rate of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit powder in a local feed on the survival and some growth characteristics of juveniles of Clarias gariepinus in fastanks in the Littoral Region of Cameroon. It wa...
Aims: Ricinus communis leaves are used indigenously by some villagers in Nigeria to preserve fresh beef due to lack of electricity. The goal of this study is to scientifically determine the efficacy of fresh leaves of R. communis in beef preservation. Study Design: This study was...