Vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family have long been known to have health advantages. Snap melon and gac fruit are popular cucurbits commonly cultivated in India. Snap melon is high in dietary fiber, while gac fruit is considered one of the richest natural sources of carotenoids...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i3776
The study was done to evaluate the cooking and sensory quality of instant noodles produced from blends of local rice, water yam, and wheat composite flours. Mixture D-Optimal Design for three variables was used. The study took place at the Department of Food Technology, Abia Stat...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i1764
O. A. Bassitou Koumassa, Mathias Hounsou, Romaric Ouétchéhou, E. S. Mélissa Akpovi, A. A. Lilans Zannou & D. Sylvain Dabadé·Asian Food Science Journal·2023
Aims: Afitin is a perishable condiment due to its high water content. Various preservatives are used to extend its shelf life, and among them, salt (NaCl) has generated controversy due to potential health risks associated to exposure to elevated concentrations of salt. The presen...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i12686
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i7647
Honey is a natural product produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is a very healthy food whose multiple properties significantly improve health and prevent many diseases. However, some practices can affect its quality, hence the objective of the study was to assess the h...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i101349