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Effects of Extrusion Components on the Compositional Characteristics of an Instant Gruel Produced from Millet-Pigeon Pea Flour Blend

G. O. Nwezeh & M. B. Ndaliman · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Extrusion cooking was used to formulate millet-pigeon pea flour blend with the aim of providing high energy, protein enriched and affordable foods for malnourished children. Five extruded samples were developed from millet-pigeon pea flour blend via extrusion cooking by loading t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41952

Decontaminating Effect of Organic Acids and Natural Compounds on Broiler Chicken Meat Contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium

D. N. N. Madushanka, T. S. P. Jayaweera, J. M. C. S. Jayasinghe, D. G. Yasawathie & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: The study was carried out to investigate the effect of natural compounds and organic acids on Salmonella typhimurium in broiler chicken meat. Study Design: This is a laboratory-controlled experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Livestock Production,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41802

Evaluation of the Physicochemical, Pasting and Organoleptic Properties of Fufu Flour Produced from Different Varieties of Yellow Root Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

N. E. Obasi, C. L. Arungwa & C. J. Okakpu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: The study examined the physicochemical, pasting and organoleptic properties of fufu flour produced from three varieties (TMS 01/1368 (UMUCASS 36), TMS 01/1371 (UMUCASS 37), TMS 01/1412 (UMUCASS 38) and TMS 30570 (control)) of yellow root cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41628

A Review on Potential of Some Nigerian Local Food as Source of Functional Food and Their Health Promoting Benefits

Israel Okpunyi Acham, Dorcas Nguemo Kundam & Abraham Tartenger Girgih · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Functional food is a novel area that has occupied much interest in recent time among Food scientists and consumers due to the health promoting attributes. These special foods contain ingredients that aid specific body functions and promote our wellbeing. Since, people are becomin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41784

Health Risk Assessment of Selected Trace Metals in Edible Vegetables Grown in Obudu Urban Area of Cross River State Nigeria

Akpe, Michael Akomaye, E. Inah, Bassey & N. Osabor, Vincent · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aim: Edible vegetables are consumed directly as food or medicine in Obudu urban area of Cross River State, yet they are sometimes grown in old wastes dumpsites where wastes containing trace metals may have been disposing of indiscriminately, with the view to tap the composted man...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41561

Evaluation of Effects of Storage Condition and Processing on Carotenoids, Chlorophyll, Vitamins and Minerals in a Water Leaf (Talinum triangulare)

F. E. Okpalanma & P. C. Ojimelukwe · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

To alleviate hidden hunger on a long term basis, there is need to establish the nutrient composition of vegetables and determine the level of their incorporation into diets to meet body requirements of relevant vitamins and minerals. This research was aimed at evaluating the nutr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41603

Comparison on Qualities of Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Dorsal Muscles Cooked Using Superheated Steam and Other Heating Methods

Takeshi Nagai, Yasuhiro Tanoue, Norihisa Kai & Nobutaka Suzuki · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Qualities of chum salmon dorsal muscles cooked using a commercially available household superheated steam (SHS) oven [water-oven cooking (WO) and water-grilling cooking (WG)] were investigated, and were compared with those using other heating conditions without SHS [oven cooking...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/42136

Natural Toxins in Plant Foods: Health Implications

Fredrick Onyango Ogutu, George Wanjala Wafula, Shadrack Isaboke Makori, Martin Oyoo Omondi & Naomi Jebichi Kitur · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

This review took a survey of literature on natural toxins in commonly consumed food crops. Food crops are a good source of proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and B-vitamins. However, some foods that are generally consumed possess innate toxins with potential harmful effect in huma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/39989

Assessment of the Inhibitory Effect of Nisin (E234) on Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus subtilis in Chicken Sausage

T. S. P. Jayaweera, J. M. C. S. Jayasinghe, D. N. N. Madushanka, D. G. Yasawathie & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: Nitrite is used as the main curing agent in the process of sausage production, but Nitrite has limited usage in food processing due to its, carcinogenic effect. Thus, much attention has been given to find alternative compounds to replace the Nitrite over the past decades. N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41374

Effect of Sprouting on the Functional Properties and Amino Acid Profile of Two Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) Protein Isolates

Rukayya Z. Abba, Abdullahi A. Imam, Mohammed K. Atiku & Yusuf Y. Muhammad · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

In this research, the effect of sprouting on the functional properties and amino acid profile of protein isolates from two Bambara groundnut landraces (Yobe black and Niger cream landraces) was studied. Proteins were isolated using alkaline extraction method. The amino acid profi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41158

Yam and Moringa oliefera Seed Blend in Lipid Profile Disorders, Kidney and Liver Toxicities, in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Ann N. Kanu, Joseph S. Alakali, Michael O. Eke, Abraham T. Girgih, J. A. Bosha & Solomon N. Ijioma · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Background and Aim: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and very prevalent metabolic disease condition characterized by the abnormally high blood sugar level that eventually gives rise to diabetic complications affecting human and animals. Insulin deficiency increases free fatty acid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41180

Knowledge and Awareness on Food Fortification among Mother/Child Caretakers of Kinondoni Municipality, Tanzania

M. L. Kasankala, M. Kitunda, D. G. Mushumbusi, C. M. Cyprian, W. P. Meghji, M. C. Mgoba & E. Towo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the success of social mobilization and capacity building efforts done to educate the Mother/Child Caretakers and the general public regarding food fortification and the importance of consuming fortified food products in Kinond...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41103