postharvest handling

Effect of Steam Blanching and Storage Durations on the Physicochemical Properties of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) Slices

Evans Adingba Alenyorege, Lovette Ifunanya Raphael & Matthew Atongbiik Achaglinkame · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

White yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is a vital crop in many tropical regions, and its preservation and quality retention are of paramount importance for ensuring food security. This study investigated the impact of steam blanching and different storage durations on the physicochemica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i3702

The Utilization and Preservation Practices of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) in Western Kenya

J. N. Muita & D. W. M. Kaindi · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Background: Jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) is a nutritious African leafy vegetable that is grown and consumed by local communities in Kenya. However, despite its nutritional superiority, its utilization is limited primarily due to its seasonality. Aim: This study sought to doc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i1030477