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Effects of Different Packaging Methods on the Shelf Life of Cashew Nuts and Kernels

Olagbaju A. R., Afolayan S. S ., Aina J. A., Okusami (Ihum) T. A., Ashonibare R. A., Kurah A., Rahman M. O. & Alimi J. P. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Cashew, Anacadium occidentale is a nut crop considered essential simply because it provides food and employment to millions of people in developing nations. It is cultivated mainly for its nut; a very important export commodity. Dried cashew nuts and kernels that are improperly p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9666

Effects of Dietary Supplements of DHA-enriched Micro Algae Diet on Physical and Technological Properties of Dairy Cow Milk Fat

Abdulsudi Issa-Zacharia · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study examined the effect of dietary supplementation of DHA-enriched micro algae diet on physical and technological properties of dairy milk fat in terms of the dynamic crystallization and melting behaviour. Two dairy cows were subjected to feeding regime of DHA-enriched mic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9665

Assessment of Food Safety Practices among Smoked Fish Sellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

R. S. Owoeye, J. O. Ijigbade & Adegbuyiro Olusola Bunmi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study was carried out to assess the food safety practices among the smoked fish sellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It aimed at describing the socio-economic characteristics of the smoked fish sellers; identifying the food safety practices, examining the determinants of using f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9664

Bio-ethanol Production from Strawberry by Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Repeated Batch Abstract

Reza Robati, Elhamalsadat Mirahmadinejad & Farhad Ghasemi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Bio-ethanol, is considered the cleanest fluid fuel, and can be a dependable substitution to non-renewable energy sources. The maturation of sugar parts of plant materials produces it. Due to their high sugar content and abundance of nutrients, berries are thought to be an excelle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9662

Changes in the Physical Quality of Culled Layer Chicken Meat at Different Ultrasonic Time Levels

Revy Arina Roudhotul Khoiriyah, Khotibul Umam Al Awwaly & Agus Susilo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine changes in the quality of culled layer chicken meat at different ultrasonic time levels based on Cooking loss, pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Tenderness and Color L*a*b*. the material used is culled layer chicken meat which has been ultrasoni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9663

Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties of Resistant Starch-Based Flour Blends from Unripe Plantain, Pigeon Pea and Rice-Bran

Aderonke Adenike Oladebeye, Tayo Nathaniel Fagbemi & Oluwole Steve Ijarotimi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aim: The nutrients and antioxidants of blends of native resistant starch, acetylated resistant starch, and flours of unripe plantain, pigeon pea and rice bran were investigated as possible alternatives to functional food products in managing type-2 diabetes. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9661

Physical Characteristics of the Development of Edible Film Gelatin-Xylitol Using Butterfly Pea Extract as an Antioxidant

Imam Ghiffari, Manik Eirry Sawitri & Dan Abdul Manab · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

The study aims to determine a gelatin-xylitol edible film with the addition of butterfly pea extract (Clitoria ternatea L) using the Microwave Assisted Extraction method with optimal physical characteristics of the edible film. The research method uses the experimental method wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9660

Evaluation, Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Composite Bread Produced from Wheat, Sweet Potatoes and Cashew Nut Flour

O. O. Tanko, T. O. Hussaina & N. S. Donaldben · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

The physicochemical properties of Wheat, sweet potato and cashew nut flour blends were studied. The sweet potatoes were washed; peeled; sliced; dried, and milled to Flour. The cashew nuts were also sorted, cleaned and processed into Flour. The Wheat, sweet potato and cashew nut F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9659

Diversification of Surimi-based Processed Products (Fish Meatballs) With the Addition of Madidihang Fish Bone Meal

Ahmad Talib & Umar Tangke · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Introduction: Natural resources in North Maluku, especially in the field of fisheries, are very abundant, therefore reliable human resource support is needed to manage them, besides that skills and technology are needed to manage these resources. Resource management requires the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9657

Studies on the Preparation and Shelf Life of Aloe Vera Juice

Md. Mehedi Hasan, Md. Momin Khan, Md. Entaduzzaman Jony, Farzana Akter & Md. Abdul Alim · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

The study was carried out for the preparation of aloe vera juice. Four different formulations of juices were prepared. The products were analyzed for their storage studies, microbiological study and sensory evaluation. The storage studies were done at room temperature (28-30ºC) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9658

Production and Quality Assessment of Custard from Cornstarch Fortified with Roasted African Yam Bean and Solar Dried African Bush Mango

C. S. Agbo & I. E. Mbaeyi-Nwaoha · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Corn, roasted African yam bean and solar dried bush mango, were processed into flours and was used to produce custard. The samples, cornstarch: roasted African yam bean: African bush mango flours (CSTF: AYBF: ABMF) were blended in the ratios of 90:5:5, 85:5:10, 80:5:15, 75:5:20,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9656

Characteristics of Whole Wheat, Red Kidney Bean and Defatted Coconut Flour Blends and Its Application in Bread Production

Vachefon Heuvey Forwoukeh, Julius Amove & M. I. Yusufu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aim: To evaluate the functional, proximate and anti-nutrient content of flour blends and sensory properties of bread produced from blends. Methodology: Flour was prepared from whole wheat (WW), red kidney bean (RKB) and coconut fruit (CF). It was than blend as follows: S1 (100% r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9655

Effect of Duck Meat Maceration in Coconut Shell Liquid Smoke on the Quality of Duck Meat Sausage

Alzara Tanviana, Djalal Rosyidi & Agus Susilo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of maceration of coconut shell liquid smoke in increasing the preference value of panelists and the quality of duck meat sausages both physically and chemically. This study was conducted in January 2023 at the Meat Processing Laboratory, An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9654

Physico-chemical Properties Evaluation and Characteristics of Instant Cereal from Coconut Cake

Zuwariah Ishak, Khairunizah Hazila Khalid, Faridah Hussin, Nik Mohd Faiz Che Mohd Noor & Mohd Fakhri Hashim · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

The instant coconut cereal was developed using a mixture design and ten formulations of cereal were produced using coconut cake, corn flour and brown rice flour. The characteristics and functional properties of instant cereal from coconut cake on dietary fiber, physical and nutri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9653

Nutritional Study of Four Leafy Vegetables Produced and Sold in the Southern Zone of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Mabiala Ngouma Breve, Enzonga Yoca Josiane & M. D. Mvoula Tsieri · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Generally overlooked by consumers, many local leafy vegetables in the Republic of Congo are considered to be part of the rural way of life and “poor man's food”. In order to promote their consumption, this study was carried out to assess the nutrient composition of four leafy veg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8651