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Physicochemical, Sensory and Microbiological Properties of Syrup and Jam Prepared from Locust Bean Fruit Pulp in Storage

Akubor Peter Isah · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35639

Characterization of Fruit Wines from Baobab (Adansonia digitata), Pineapple (Ananas sativus) and Carrot (Daucus carota) Tropical Fruits

Peter Isah Akubor · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35643

Stability to Heat, Hydrogen Peroxide at Different pH Values and Antioxidant Activity of Terminalia nigrovenulosa Extract

Quang-Vinh Nguyen · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35822

Anaerobic Digestion of Abattoir Waste: A Combined Strategy for Biogas and Biofertilizer Production, and Waste Management

M. I. Alfa, O. A. Ojeleye, F. B. Wamyil & D. Makolo · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/35661

What Separated the Cuticle from the Avian Egg Shell is Unknown: Could it be the Yellow Maize Broth or Heat?

Kingsley Omogiade Idahor & Charity Omon Idahor · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/33961

Enzymatic Activity of Bromelain from Crude Extracts of Crown, Peels and Stem of Pineapples from Different Agro-ecological Zones of Thika Region, Kenya

S. K. Kahiro, J. M. Kagira, N. Maina, S. M. Karanja & F. N. Njonge · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34314

Simultaneous Determination of Caffeine, Catechin, Epicatechin, Chlorogenic and Caffeic Acid in Cola nitida Dried Nuts from Côte d’Ivoire Using HPLC

Yves Nyamien, Adama Coulibaly, Marie-Pierre Belleville, Eddy Petit, Augustin Adima & Godi Henri Biego · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34800

Nutritive Compounds from Flours of Borassus aethiopum New Shoots Enriched with Moringa oleifera Leaves and Vigna unguiculata Beans Powders

Mahan Makado Romuald, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor, Deigna-Mockey Viviane, Sidibe Daouda, Coulibaly Adama, Assi Yapo Olivier & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34066

Plasmid – mediated Resistance in Salmonella typhi Isolates from Door Handles in Nasarawa State, North-central Nigeria

S. A. Mohammed, P. A. Tsaku, I. H. Nkene, V. B. Oti & I. K. Ekeleme · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34780

Rapid Biodegradation of Phenanthrene by a Novel Strain Pseudomonas denitrificans Fdl

A. Astanin, S. Zagrebelny, A. Alekseev, L. Adamenko, V. Morozova, I. Andreeva & M. Selivanova · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34914

Effect of Chitosan Coating on the Post Harvest Quality of Banana during Storage

Shaik Mohammed Zahoorullah, Lomada Dakshayani, A. Swaroopa Rani & G. Venkateswerlu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/34732

Optimization of Phenolics and Carotenoids Extraction from Leaves of Passiflora edulis Using Response Surface Methods

K. D. P. P. Gunathilake, K. K. D. S. Ranaweera & H. P. V. Rupasinghe · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/33480