Effects of roasting and γ-irradiated (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 kGy) peanuts on toxicological parameters were evaluated through feeding of Wistar rats fed for a period of eight weeks. Physical appearance, body weight, hematological, serum biochemistry and tissue pathological parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i830443
In this study, the fortification of malted sorghum with cocoa powder to produce non–alcoholic beverage was investigated. Cocoa powder was blended with malted sorghum in different proportion to produce fortified sorghum beverage products at ratio MS 10- (90% malted sorghum and 10%...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i830442
Aim: In this study, moringa seed flour was subjected to treatments (boiling and roasting) and used to fortify sorghum flour (Kunun Zaki flour). Study Design: The blend ratios of Kunun Zaki flour and Moringa seed flour were 100:0 (control), 95:5, 90:5, 85:15, and 80:20 which were...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i830441
Finding a bio-composite film to replace petroleum-based synthetic plastic has received considerable attention in recent years. In this research, biocomposite films were effectively prepared using corn cob powder and coconut coir as reinforcing materials in various concentrations...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730440
Theophilus M. Ikegwu, Chika U. Obiora, Joy C. Mba, Eunice N. Odo & Nkemakonam M. Anene·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Two cocoyam varieties (Colocasia esculenta) known as taro grown in Cross-River State and Bendel were subjected to different processing conditions (boiling and drying) and the effect of boiling temperature, boiling time and drying temperatures were investigated. They were processe...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730439
Aims: This research aimed at determining the chemical and nutritional properties of composite flour produced from wheat, mushroom and unripe plantain composite flour in order to explore its potentials in food formulation. Study Design: The experiment followed a completely randomi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730437
This study was carried out to assess complementary feeding practices of under-five children in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of nursing mothers with...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730438
Focussing on the need of sustainable diet, this research aimed to understand the nutritional feature of a traditional fermented beverage named as ‘Pendam’. As it is widely consumed in study region, participant observation method applied to understand the complete preparation proc...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630435
F. B. Mbemngong, L. M. Ndam, R. M. Njilar, Q. M. Tongwa, V. Sama & A. S. Tening·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
This study was conducted to investigate the pre and postharvest activities of rice stakeholders and to evaluate the influence of packaging on the proximate and mineral compositions of Ndop rice (TOX rice variety). A survey involving rice stakeholders was conducted in Ndop using a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730436
Flour blends of cocoyam and Bambara groundnut were produced through extrusion cooking. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) was adopted for the formulations. Association of Analytical Chemist procedure was used to determine the proximate co...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630434
P. N. J. Fernando, S. Pigera, S. A. N. Rashani, S. J. Jayawickrema & A. P. de Silva·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Aims: Daily use of commercially available protein, multivitamin and electrolyte dietary supplements (MS) is a common practice among athletes. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of MS on athlete’s health. Study Design: A retrospective cohort, pilot study. Methodolog...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i530430
Production and quality evaluation of biscuits from mango seed kernel-Acha flour blend were studied. The biscuits were formulated with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 50% of mango seed kernel (magnifera indica) flour with acha flour. The biscuits were prepared from the flour blends with...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630431
The study investigated the effect of temperature and variety on water absorption kinetics of three Ghanaian maize varieties (Abrohemaa, Omankwa, and Akposoe) during soaking and also to generate the required moisture diffusivity data for the varieties. The study employed a gravime...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630433
Aaron Mutlong Amak Damak, Peter Isah Akubor, Charles Chukwuma Ariahu & Goodluck Obioma Okereke·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Flour blends of arrowroot starch and wheat flour were developed in the ratios of 100:0, 0:100, 10:90, 20:80, 30:70, 40:60, 50:50, and 60:40. These flour blends were investigated for their functional and nutritional properties to determine their potentials for utilizations in a va...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i630432
Aim: Phytochemical, proximate, and pasting qualities of weaning food processed from grains, legumes along with vegetables were examined in this study. Methods: Fermented maize, defatted soybean and carrot powder were combined at different proportions. Phytochemical, pasting, and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i530429