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Nutritional, Functional, and Mineral Properties of Composite Flour from Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato and Mushroom (Pleurotus tuberregium Sclerotium)

Eunice Olunike Oyelade, Bolanle Aishat Akinwande, Alice Oluwatobi Adegbite & Rachel Oluwatoyin Adetola · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

The increasing demand for micronutrients to address deficiencies and the worldwide transition to functional foods have made nutrient-enriched flours from underutilized crops a matter of great concern. Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) contains high levels of beta-carotene (provi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2852

Production of Biscuits from Wheat, Almond and Pawpaw Flour Blends and Investigating It’s Physicochemical and Texture Characteristics

Maboh, J., Yusufu, M. I., Awambeng, S. M., Agbor, E. A., Konsum, L. K., Ezindu-Odoemelam, M.N. & Yakum, N. K. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

Biscuit, also known as a cookie is a nutritive snack produced from dough that is transformed into an appetizing product through the application of heat in an oven. This study was aimed at evaluating the quality of biscuit produced from wheat, African almond and pawpaw flour blend...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6717

Determination of the Nutritive Value of Ceylon Almond (Terminalia catappa) and Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Seeds from Sabaragamuwa Region of Sri Lanka

Harshi Dulangi Delpachithra, Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage Dilan Rangana & Senevirathne Bandara Navaratne · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: The Global population is increasing at an accelerated rate while food security is moving in towards a negative direction. Therefore, identification and utilization of underutilized food resources are important to attain sustainability. The present study focused on seeds of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i11681

Nutritional Study of Four Leafy Vegetables Produced and Sold in the Southern Zone of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Mabiala Ngouma Breve, Enzonga Yoca Josiane & M. D. Mvoula Tsieri · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Generally overlooked by consumers, many local leafy vegetables in the Republic of Congo are considered to be part of the rural way of life and “poor man's food”. In order to promote their consumption, this study was carried out to assess the nutrient composition of four leafy veg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i8651

XRD and SEM, ED Analysis of Solar Dried Vegetables

. Anukriti, Neetu Singh & Deendayal Upadhyay · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

The practical application of an analytical scanning electron microscope with an EDS system – microanalysis for examining the ash elemental composition of vegetable crop selection was considered. Morphology and surface analysis through XRD and SEM. The content of 14 basic elements...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i1030473

Physico-chemical and Nutritional Properties of Unfermented and Fermented Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) Seeds

Fatoumata Tounkara & Mah Mountaga Fane · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate the Physicochemical and nutritional properties of unfermented and fermented Roselle seeds. Datou is a product of the traditional alkaline fermentation of Hibiscus sabdariffa seeds consumed as food condiment in many African countries includ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930447

Nutritional Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Malted Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour) Beverage Fortified with Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Sunmonu Basirat Afolake Ojubanire, Ilufoye Taofikat, Adigun Musibau Adeleke, Agbaje, Rafiu, Oluwanisola Risikat Modupe & Ajobiewe Precious Omowumi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

In this study, the fortification of malted sorghum with cocoa powder to produce non–alcoholic beverage was investigated. Cocoa powder was blended with malted sorghum in different proportion to produce fortified sorghum beverage products at ratio MS 10- (90% malted sorghum and 10%...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i830442

Nutritional Composition of Wheat, Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) and Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Flour Blends

G. O. Ogunlakin, F. O. Ajala & A. S. Olajire · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Aims: This research aimed at determining the chemical and nutritional properties of composite flour produced from wheat, mushroom and unripe plantain composite flour in order to explore its potentials in food formulation. Study Design: The experiment followed a completely randomi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730437

Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Four Rice Varieties in Port Harcourt Metropolis

Gabriel O. Wordu, Achese Catherine Orisa & Mercy Ameka Hamilton China · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

This study evaluated the nutrient and anti-nutrient content of four rice varieties in Port Harcourt metropolis. Four rice varieties (Tomato gold TG, Mama’s pride MP, Ultimate gold UG and daily choice DC) were used in this study. The rice varieties were purchased, milled into fine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130379

In vitro Digestibility, Nutritional and Sensory Quality of Extruded Breakfast Cereal from Maize Grits, Partially Defatted Peanut and Beetroot Flour

T. M. Ukeyima, I. A. Akor & B. Kyenge · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

In-vitro digestibility, nutritional and sensory quality of extruded breakfast cereals from maize grits, partially defatted peanut and beetroot flour blends was investigated. Composite flour blends was prepared from maize, peanut and beetroot flour in the following proportions: A=...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830331

Production and Evaluation of Breakfast Meals from Germinated and Ungerminated Blends of Sorghum and Soybean by Cold Extrusion Process

D. B. Kiin-Kabari, Anijekwu, Prisca Obiageli & J. Eke-Ejiofor · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Breakfast meal was formulated from blends of sorghum and soya beans. The mixed blends of (ungerminated and germinated sorghum/soyabean flour blends) was produced into S-shaped granules using a cold extruder in the following formulation ratio of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30,and 60:4...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830330

Mango Peel and Almond Flour (Mangifera indica var Amelie,Kent, Keitt, Brooks) harvested, Processed in North of Cote d’Ivoire: Biochemical Parameters and Mineral Content

Mabintou Diomande, Kouassi Hubert Konan, Yapo Thierry Monnet, Jaures Oscar Gbotognon, Kouassi Armand Kanga, Eugène Jean Parfait Kouadio & Lucien Patrice Kouamé · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Mango almond and peel flours are a potential source of nutriment. In this study, the proximate composition and mineral element profile of four varieties of mango flour that are grown and processing in north of Cote d’Ivoire investigated. The data can be used as a reference when t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i630304

Preparation and Evaluation of Pan Bread from Chia Seeds Powder as Substitute Wheat Flour

Esmail G. Boriy, Eman A. Yousef & Eman A. A. Abd Rabou · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

As part of this functional food covenant, the world is searching for new healthy food products with ample quantities of bioactive components such as fibre, mineral elements, essential amino acids, and phenols. Since CHIA seeds powder has both nutritious and pharmaceutical  proper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i530294

Farro 57 Rice Cultivar: A Comparative Study of the Nutritional Composition of its Parboiled Milled Rice, Brown Rice and Germinated Brown Rice

E. S. Ukpong, E. U. Onyeka, G. C. Omeire & C. Ogueke · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

This work analyzed the nutritional composition of germinated brown rice (GBR)  produced from FARRO 57 rice cultivar and compared it with that of ungerminated brown rice (UBR) and ungerminated parboiled milled/white rice (UWR) from the same cultivar which were used as controls. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i330278

Quality Evaluation of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and carrot (Daucus carota L.) Flour Blends for Production of Stiff Dough and Biscuits

Nguseer Patience Orafa, Osaretin Buraimoh Samuel & Anastasia Angorkuma Daagema · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

This study evaluates the quality of yam and carrot flour blends for the production of stiff dough and biscuits. Flour samples were prepared from yam tubers and carrot flours .The carrot flour was used to substitute 5, 10, 15, and 20 of the yam flour on the stiff dough. Biscuits w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i330275