Aims: To optimise steaming time (1 – 3 minutes) and drying temperature (60 – 80 °C) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to maximise the retention of calcium and total dietary fibre in kale (Brassica oleracea) powder for functional food applications. Study Design: A central c...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9919
Avocados are well known for their rich flavour, creamy texture and promising health benefits. Many promising products can be developed from avocado pulp. The study was conducted to evaluate the physical characteristics and nutritional information of frozen avocado pulp during sto...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9913
Micronutrient deficiency — particularly of iron, zinc, and calcium — remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age and children under five years. Conventional refined-wheat noodles, among the most widely consumed pro...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8897
The study focused on characterising pretreated African yam bean (AYB) and Bambara groundnut (BGN) seed coats for possible use in food formulations. The AYB and BG seed coats were dehulled to separate the seed coats from the cotyledon. The seed coats were pretreated using warm wat...
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Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out a comparative proximate and dietary fibre analysis of some leafy vegetables commonly consumed in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Methodology: The selected vegetables were Ugu leaf (Telfairia occidentalis), Water leaf (Talin...
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