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Comparative Assessment of Drying Methods on Selected Quality Properties of Edible Caterpillars (Lepidoptera litoralia)

T. K. Adebayo, A. S. Daramola, I. A. Abdulraheem, M. C. Ibrahim & O. O Folorunsho · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study assessed the effects of five drying methods on selected quality properties of edible caterpillar (Lepidoptera litoralia) flour, with emphasis on proximate composition, functional properties, mineral content, and vitamin content. The methods evaluated were air drying (A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8904

The Effects of Some Pre-treatment Methods on the Proximates, Sensory Properties and Vitamins Compositions of Okra

Oluwasegun O. Ogundele & Ungwanen M. Terzungwe · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

The investigations carried out on blanching, un-blanching and methods of drying on the proximate, sensory properties and vitamins compositions of okra of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) were studied. The fresh okra were sorted, washed with portable water, some portions were blanche...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i7727

Functional and Physicochemical Properties of Turmeric Powder as Affected by Processing Methods

Emelike, Nkechi-Juliet Tamuno · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Turmeric rhizomes are exposed to a variety of conditions during processing such as boiling, cooking, blanching and drying before being utilized. In this study, the effect of processing methods on the functional properties and physicochemical properties of turmeric powder was inve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i230232