Skip to content

All published articles 919

Level of Heavy Metals in Selected Vegetables Collected from Ijagun Dumpsite in Ogun State, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130027

Antibiotic Sensitivity Profiles of Salmonella typhimurium and E. coli O157: H7 Isolates from Ready to Eat Chicken Meat in Ibadan-Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130025

Study of the Light Influence on the Walnuts Oil Quality

Elisavetra Sandulachi, Viorica Bulgaru & Pavel Tatarov · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130024

Browning Prevention and Sensory Evaluation of Frozen Yam Slices (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata Cv Kponan) of Côte D’Ivoire

Aïssatou Coulibaly, Kouadio Claver Degbeu, Abo Paul Marcelin Bekoin, Yapi Elisée Kouakoua, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Soumaïla Dabonné & N’Guessan Georges Amani · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430022

Production and Quality Evaluation of Yoghurt Enriched with Two Accessions of Passion Fruits (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa)

I. E. Mbaeyi-Nwaoha & A. M. Ezeoke · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130023

Nutritional and Anti–Nutritional Evaluation of Garri Processed by Traditional and Instant Mechanical Methods

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430021

Nutritional Quality of Food Supplements for Children from 6 to 59 Months Proposed to the Dietary Service of Regional Hospital of Daloa (Ivory Coast)

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430019

Phytochemical Composition and Nutritive Value of Unripe and Ripe Dennettia tripetala (DT) Fruits

Ekam I. Akpakpan, Eugene N. Onyeike & Charity. U. Ogunka-Nnoka · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430020

Optimization of Process Parameters for Production of Alkaline Protease by OVAT Method Using Isolated Strain Alternaria alternata TUSGF1

Tapasi Polley & Uma Ghosh · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430017

Effect of Storage Conditions (Relative Humidity, Packaging Materials and Time) on the Chemical Properties of Maize-soy Flour Blend

S. O. Akpapunam, J. K. Ikya & D. I. Gernah · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330015

The Effect of Processing on Ascorbic Acid and Dehydroascorbic Acid in Different Varieties of Yam

O. I. Ola & S. O. Opaleye · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330013

Influence of Food Consumption on Food Production in Ibadan Oyo State

Oriowo Praise, Nwafor Solomon, Adegbola Jacob & Koko Michael · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330012

Quantitative Analysis of Total Carotenoids in Some Vegetables Consumed in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Kufre Akpanikot, Ofonimeh Udofia, Otobong D. Akan & Moses Uchechi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330010

Proximate Quantification and Sensory Assessment of Moi-Moi Prepared from Bambara Nut and Cowpea Flour Blends

Innocent N. Okwunodulu, Grace C. Peter & Felicia U. Okwunodulu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i230008