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Effect of Enriching Bread with Cashew Nut Flour (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Rafael Nanelo, Leandro Manuel Mavuei, Angélica Machalela & António Elísio José · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study evaluated the effect of partial replacement of wheat flour with cashew nut flour (Anacardium occidentale L.) on selected physicochemical characteristics of bread. Four formulations were prepared: FP, containing 65% wheat flour, 1% salt, 1% yeast, and 33% water; F1, con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8900

Quality Evaluation of Doughnut from Wheat, Bambara Groundnut and High Quality Cassava Flour Blends

A. A. Balogun, Q. M. Anyam & J. Amove · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

This study was carried out to evaluate the quality characteristics of doughnuts produced from composite flours of wheat, bambara groundnut and high quality cassava flour (HQCF) blends. The functional properties of the flour; proximate, physical and sensory properties of the dough...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6881

Production and Quality Evaluation of Pounded Yam Flour Substituted with Cowpea Flour

Allbright Ovuchimeru AMADI, Chinyere Winifred ADIGWE, Olaoluwa JOLAOSO & Banimibo-Ofori DAFFE · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

The main objective of this study was to produce and evaluate the quality of pounded yam flour substituted with cowpea flour. The yam and cowpea flours were prepared and mixed at the ratio of 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 for samples A, B, C, D and E respectively, while 100...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2856

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Enhances the Quality of Sugar-Free Ginger-Milk Powder Produced by Foam-Mat Drying

I Gusti Agung Bagus Abimanyu Praneswara, Yusuf Andriana, Dedy Kurnianto & Jasmadi Jasmadi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Aims: To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and gum Arabic as stabilizers on the quality attributes of ginger-milk powder produced using the foam-mat drying method. Study Design: A completely randomized design (CRD) was employed, con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i12835

Development of a Plant-based Functional Yoghurt to Address Nutritional Deficiencies: The Role of Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) and Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Sokamte Tegang Alphonse, Mbougueng Pierre Désiré, Nodem Sohanang Francky Steve, Mouafo Tene Hippolyte, Leutcha Ngamou Arnaud, Mefeu Nouobissi Ynes Flors & Tatsadjieu Ngoune Leopold · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Consumers are increasingly demanding nutritional quality in food products. The enrichment of yoghurt with functional ingredients, such as fruits and vegetables, has been widely explored to meet this demand. However, limited attention has been paid to the use of combined dates and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i7800

Comprehensive Evaluation of Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Functional Properties of Watermelon-Tiger Nut Juice Blends

Joseph, Buraimoh O. & Yohanna Adamu D. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

The study investigated the physicochemical properties, phytochemical composition, antioxidants activity, and sensory quality of ready-to-serve beverage produced from blends of watermelon and tiger nut juices. Watermelon and tiger nut were separately processed into juices blended...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i6797

Production and Quality Assessment of Plant-based Yoghurt from Coconut Milk Fortified with Date Syrup

Sylvester Obaike Adejo, Konsum Linda Kemjie, Vachefon Heuvey Forwoukeh, Kelly Ndombow Yakum & Victor Egbeneje · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the physicochemical, microbial, sensory attributes and storage stability of coconut yoghurt fortified with date syrup. Methodology: Yoghurt was prepared from coconut milk and date syrup. Five samples were formulated as follows: T0 (100% cow milk), T1 (100% coconu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i7730

Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties of Honey from Yewaland, South-West Nigeria

S. S. Akoja, O. A. Mohammed & O. J. Coker · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Consumers are concerned about the authenticity and general quality of honey in Yewaland, Nigeria. Physicochemical (moisture, protein, ash, fructose, sucrose contents; total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, specific gravity, viscosity, electrical conductivity, refractive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7647

Proximate, Physicochemical and Sensory Attributes of Stirred Yoghurt Flavoured with African Star Apple Pulp (Chrysophyllum albidum)

C. M. Eze, K. O. Aremu, I. S. Asogwa, N. A. Obeta, C. D. Joseph & A. N. Ibrahim · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Aims: To Investigate the Proximate, Physicochemical and Sensory attributes of Stirred Yoghurt Flavoured with African Star Apple Pulp (Chrysophyllum albidum). Study Design: Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Techn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i430177

Vertical Distribution of TOC, TN and Other Important Soil Attributes and Their Relationship in Alfisol and Entisol of West Bengal

S. Rakesh, Abhas Kumar Sinha & Prabir Mukhopadhyay · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

A study to assess the profile distribution of important soil attributes in Alfisols and Entisols of West Bengal was conducted during 2016-17. Purposefully selected random sampling was carried out to collect the soils from different locations of two study sites, viz., Kalinagar (2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i130176

Quality Characteristics of Soy Milk-Fluted Pumpkin Leaf Based Product

M. E. Korshima, A. I. Sengev, I. O. Acham & S. A. Ahemen · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of fluted pumpkin leaves extract on the physicochemical properties, microbiological quality and organoleptic attributes of the soy milk using standard methods. Five blend ratios and codes of 100:0 (Sample A),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v12i330087

Formulation and Utilization of Isabgol Dietetic Cookies for Boosting the Digestive Process

Devika Tripathi & Ritesh Kumar Tiwari · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Aim: The present research was carried out to characterize and utilize Isabgol, for preparation of dietetic cookies. The production of cookies enriched with Isabgol can be considered as an alternative way to include this health promoter fiber in human nutrition. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i230030

Effect of Added Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa L) Oil on Oxidative Stability of Flaxseed Oil

Ali Beik Khormizi, Simin Asadollahi, Bizhan Khorshidpoor & Elahesadat Hosseini · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Background: Lipid oxidation has adverse effect on food deterioration and human health. Oxidative reactions limit the shelf-life of fresh and processed foodstuffs which are of great concern in the vegetable oil and fat industry. Aim: The antioxidant activity of Black Cumin (Nigell...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429975

Microbial Adhesion of Salmonella Muenster, Salmonella Kentucky, Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Kiel: Effect of Ionic Strength on Physicochemical Surface Properties

K. Elfazazi, H. Zahir, S. Tankiouine, C. Zanane, M. Ellouali & H. Latrache · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of adhesion of different Salmonella’s serovars (S. Newport, S. Muenster, S. Kentucky and S. Kiel) isolated from food surfaces under two ionic strengths (0.1M; 0.001M), in order to understand the influence of environmental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42502

Bee Honey Color Variation throughout the Year

Roberto Quintero-Dominguez, Jose Luis Reyes-Carrillo, Lino de la Cruz-Larios & Diego Raymundo González- Eguiarte · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Bee honey is a highly valued food whose international marketing is controlled by quality standards that are based on its physicochemical properties. One of them is color, which does not reflect a high or low quality, but rather the preferences of certain consumer markets. Color i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/39858