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Evolution of Mycotoxins during Maize Grains Storage in Triple Bags Containing Plants Biopesticides (Lippia multiflora and Hyptis suaveolens)

Yao Vanessa Gaël, G. Henri Marius Biego, Konan K. Constant, Niamketchi G. Leonce & Adama Coulibaly · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

In Côte d’Ivoire, maize plays an essential role as subsistence, commercial and socio-cultural culture. To consume good quality corn, it is necessary to preserve the sanitary quality through a good storage method. The aim of study was to evaluate sanitary quality of stored maize i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i330193

Quality Evaluation of Cookies Produced from Wheat, Sorghum and Defatted Coconut Flour Blends

Mustapha O. Alebiosu, Badiu A. Akinbode, Iyanuoluwa S. Oni & John O. Oladele · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The use of wheat, sorghum and defatted coconut flour blends in the production of whole meal cookies was investigated with the aim of encouraging the use of sorghum and coconut flour in producing value-added products. Enriched cookies were produced from the blends of wheat flour (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i330192

Proximate Composition, Mineral Bioavailability and Functional Properties of Defatted and Undefatted Avocado Pear (Persia americana) Seed Flours

N. J. T. Emelike, A. E. Ujong & S. C. Achinewhu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the proximate composition, mineral bioavailability and functional properties of defatted and undefatted avocado pear seed flours. Avocado pear seed was processed into flour and thereafter defatted using n-hexane. The proximate composition,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i330191

Studies on Allamanda cathartica Seed Oil: A Novel Source of Plant Oil Substitute for Industrial Processing

Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Stephen G. Olawale, Funmilola D. Ajao, Mudasiru A. Salam & Matthew M. Oluwasina · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Oil from Allamanda cathartica seed was extracted using n-hexane as solvent in soxhlet extractor. The physicochemical and antioxidants properties of the oil were carried out using standard analytical methods. The fatty acid attributes of the extracted seed oil were determined by G...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230190

Effects of Packaging Materials on Sensory Quality and Vitamin A Retention in Chin-Chin from Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam)] and Red Bambara Groundnut [Vigna subterranean (L) Verdc.] Flour Blend

A. A. Obomeghei & P. A. Ebabhamiegbebho · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Sensory quality and vitamin A retention in chin-chin stored using different packaging materials were evaluated. The Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) and Red Bambara Groundnut (RBG) flours were blended in ratio 50:50 for chin-chin production. Sensory quality, β-carotene and vita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230189

In-vitro Anticancer and Antioxidant Activity of Green Coffee Beans Extract

Dileep Polamuri, CH. Grace Valentina, R. Suresh & Aminul Islam · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The main objective of this article is to analyze the efficacy of polyphonic compounds, especially Chlorogenic Acid in anti-obesity and anticancer. Overweight and obesity became severe global health issues in all sex and age groups respectively according to WHO, this is the signif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230188

Comparative Evaluation of Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Properties of Peeled, Unpeeled and Blanched Plantain (Musa AAB) Flours and Consumer Acceptability of Their Dumplings

O. Akinjayeju, A. O. Badrudeen & M. Q. Soretire · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

This investigation evaluated some nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of flours from peeled, unpeeled, and blanched plantain (Musa AAB). Green matured plantain was peeled and sliced (PUF), peeled, sliced and soaked in boiled water (100°C) for 10 mins (PBF), sliced unpeele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230186

Effect of Fortification Breadsticks with Milk Thistle Seeds Powder on Chemical and Nutritional Properties

G. S. El- Hadidy, Eman A. Yousef & A. S. Abd El- Sattar · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

This work aim to verify the importance of milk thistle seed powder (MTSP) as a medicinal plant and effect of fortification wheat flour (WF) with MTSP on chemical and nutritional properties. Therefore, the chemical composition such as ether extract, dietary fiber, crude protein, v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230187

Moisture and Aflatoxin Contents of Kenyan Market Peanuts and Decontamination with Water, Lime and Ultraviolet Radiation Treatments

Joyce W. Wanjiru, Jasper K. Imungi & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

In the recent past, aflatoxin in peanuts and products has been a subject of controversy in Kenya. In the early 2019, some brands of locally manufactured peanut butter were withdrawn from the market shelves on account of containing aflatoxin higher than the national tolerance. It...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i130185

Alteration of Basic Quality Attributes of Set Yogurts as Added Sugar and Milk Fat Reduction

Imanthika Dias, Amanda Sajiwanie & Udaya Rathnayaka · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Fat and sugar-free is a popular health claim for yogurts. However, eliminating these two components may alter the inherent quality attributes of the product. Knowledge of these alteration patterns is vital in the product development process. Present study was designed using gener...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i130183

Proximate Composition, Functionality and Pasting Properties of Orange Flesh Sweet Potato and Red Bambara Groundnut Flour Blends for Snacks Formulation

Obomeghei, Abdulkareem Adamu & Ebabhamiegbebho, Peter Akhere · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Successful use of non-wheat flours for snacks production depends on their functional and pasting properties. The use of orange fleshed sweet potato and red Bambara groundnut flour blends for snack production have not been explored. The objective of this work was to formulate flou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i130184

Quality Evaluation of Nutritious Fish Crackers Developed from Three Carp Fish Species

Nabil Nawrose Baishak, Md. Rashedul Islam, Md. Shakir Moazzem, Iftekhar Ahmad & Wahidu Zzaman · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Aims: A large number of food industries are focusing their interests recently on the commercial production of fish crackers for their nutritional values and health benefits. The goal of this study was to develop a set of formulae for the preparation of nutritious and tasty fish c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i130182

Prevalence and Antibiogram Assessment of Staphylococcus aureus in Chicken Carcass Rinse Water at Artisanal Slaughterhouses in Abidjan District, Côte d’Ivoire

Goualie Gblossi Bernadette, Konan Marie-Pierre Laure & Bakayoko Souleymane · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Aims: The aim of the current study was to determine the antibiotic resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from rinse water of chicken carcass in artisanal slaughterhouses in Abidjan. Place and Duration of Study: Chicken’s rinse water samples were collected b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i430179

Functional, Sensory and Cooking Qualities of Acha-Tigernut Noodles

J. A. Ayo & D. M. Atondo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

The functional, sensory and cooking characteristics of noodles from blends of Acha-tigernut composite flour were investigated. The flour blends and noodles produced were analyzed for functional properties and cooking characteristics. The tiger nut flour was substituted into acha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i430180