Aim: To evaluate the storage properties of jam and syrup prepared from African locust bean pulp in storage at ambient conditions. Study Design: The study was carried out in three replications in completely randomized design. Significantly different means were separated by DMART....
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35639
Aims: The study compared the chemical composition, physicochemical and sensory properties of wines from baobab, pineapple and carrot tropical fruits. Study Design: The baobab, pineapple and carrot fruits were purchased. Juices were extracted from the fruits, fermented and the qua...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35643
The aim of this study is to investigate the stability of Terminalia nigrovenulosa (T. nigrovenulosa) extract to heating, hydrogen peroxide at pH 4 and pH 7. The changes of total polyphenol content, DPPH radical scavenging and reducing power were examined. The results indicated th...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35822
Aims: The study was carried out to estimate the biogas and biofertilizer potential of cattle Paunch and assess the waste treatment efficiency of the Anaerobic Digestion process. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Water Resources and Enviro...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35661
Aims: Avian egg internal components are sources of nutrients for the developing embryo while the external components especially the cuticle, have physical and biological defence mechanisms to protect the embryo against microbial attack. Consequently, the cuticle could be harveste...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/33961
Bromelain is an enzyme that has great commercial value and is of wide interest in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries. In Kenya, large quantities of pineapple by-products are not well utilized although they can be a potential source for bromelain. The objectives of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34314
Aims: A simple high performance liquid chromatographic analysis (HPLC) for Cola nitida caffeine, catechin, epicatechin, chlorogenic and caffeic acid with a gradient system elution system was developed. Study Design: Mature kola seeds were collected in October 2014-February 2015 i...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34800
The objective of this study is to contribute to a better valorisation of Palmyra by determining the nutritive compounds of the flours of its young shoots enriched with Moringa oleifera leaves and Cowpea beans powders, also evaluate the nutritional contributions of the consumption...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34066
Contamination of door handles with antibiotic resistant bacteria can be a major threat to public health, as the antibiotic resistant determinants can be transferred to other pathogenic bacteria thus, compromising the treatment of severe bacterial infections. This study investigat...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34780
Aims: The aim of the study was to find, isolate, identify and characterize a phenanthrene degrader strain, and examine its ability to degrade phenanthrene. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Novosibirsk State University, between September 2013 and June 2014...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34914
Chitosan-based coating was concerned in recent years owing to its non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of Chitosan coatings that were applied by double immersion of fruits in the film-forming solutions for 5 min, depen...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34732
The optimum extraction conditions for the highest recovery of total phenolics and carotenoids contents for leaves of Passiflora edulis were developed using response surface methodology. The effects of solvent concentration (30-100%), extraction temperature (30-60°C) and extractio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/33480