Damilola Alex Omoboyowa, Clement Olomola Akinnubi & Taiwo Christiana Ajueyisi·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Wastes from dumpsites constitute a major challenge for plants, human and environmental health. This study investigated the levels of heavy metals in stems and leaves of three (3) Vegetables and soil samples obtained from Ijagun dumpsite, located in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. The samp...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130027
Oluwatoyin Hephzibah Ajulo, Olusola Victoria Adetunji & Olugbenga Matthew Ajulo·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Background: The global increase in the use of antibiotics in poultry and livestock production has significantly resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. There is a growing global concern of the effect of antibiotic resistance on both animals and humans. The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130025
This paper represents a statistical processing of experimental studies on the influence of light on the quality of nut oil (Juglans regia L). The conformity of nut oil Calaras and Kogalniceanu, harvested in 2013 and 2015, was analyzed in the Republic of Moldova. The objective of...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130024
Aim: To prevent enzymatic browning during the freezing of yam slices of the Kponan variety (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata). Study Design: The experimental set-up was of a completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Food B...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430022
Aims: The broad objective of the research produce acceptable yoghurt flavoured with two accessions of passion fruit (pulp and skin) and evaluate its quality (physicochemical, phytochemical, microbiological, selected mineral and vitamin content). Study Design: The experimental des...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130023
Augustine I. Airaodion, Edith O. Airaodion, Ogbonnaya Ewa, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu & Uloaku Ogbuagu·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of garri processed by traditional and instant mechanical methods. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Achara, Uturu and analyses were done at the Biochemistry and Cen...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430021
Beugré Grah Avit Maxwell, Niaba Koffi Pierre Valery, Combo Agnan Marie-Michel, Yao N’zué Binjamin & Gnakri Dago·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional quality of the infant flours offered to mothers received in the dietary service of the CHR of Daloa. Introduction: Ivory Coast’s membership in Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) is a momentum in a collective effort to improve the nutritio...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430019
Phytochemical composition and nutritive value of unripe and ripe pepper fruits (Dennettia tripetala-DT) were investigated. Phytochemical, proximate, minerals and vitamin composition were carried out using standard methods. The unripe fruit of DT had significant (P<0.05) higher...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430020
Aim: The current study aimed at studying the optimum fermentation conditions and nutritional conditions for alkaline protease production by submerge fermentation using Alternaria alternata TUSGF1, isolated from poultry farm soil. Study Design: The results of environmental and nut...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430017
Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of storage conditions on the of maize-soy flour blend. Study Design: Preliminary studies were conducted using ratio blends of 70:30, 75:25, 80:20, 85:15, 90:10, 95:5 and 100:0 of maize flour to soy flour. This was to ascertain...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330015
The effect of some processing method on the ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid content of two cultivars of yam (Dioscorea rotundata and D. cayenensis) were investigated. The processing method adopted were cooking, frying and roasting. The assay of ascorbic acid in the two cul...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330013
Aims: The objectives of the present study were to evaluate effects of aqueous 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on quality of cucumber fruit, and to compare with/to gaseous 1-MCP and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications. Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RC...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330014
Aims: The study determined the influence of food consumption on food production in Ibadan, Oyo State. It identified the predominant food produced; assessed the prevalent food consumption pattern; identified the underlying factors affecting food consumption, and determined the inf...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330012
The quantitative analysis of total carotenoids in some vegetables consumed in Akwa Ibom State was evaluated using UV-Spectrophotometer and acetone as extraction solvent. Ten different vegetable samples i.e. Carrot (Daucus carota),purpleegg plant(Solanum melongena), green egg plan...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330010
Background: Moi-moi is a popularly relished snack in Nigeria prepared from cowpea which is deficient in essential sulphur containing amino acids but rich in lysine and some vitamins. Bambara nut is rich in essential amino acids, fiber, calcium, iron, carotene, oil, carbohydrate,...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230008