Aim: Numerous studies have demonstrated that socioeconomic position, gender, and educational attainment have a major impact on dietary diversity and nutritional choices. However, few studies have investigated that of toddlers and adults in rural communities. The goal of this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i4865
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i6717
Oyedeji Samuel Oyewole, Adesina Adeyemi Adeleke, Oke Olusegun Taiwo, Adeosun Oyebola Ganiyu & Awe Kunle·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Objectives: This study investigated levels of measured parameters; bio-elements (zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, and manganese), heavy metals (cadmium and lead), oxidative stress biomarkers (vitamin C, Vitamin E, reduced Glutathione-GSH and malondialdehyde-MDA) and lipid profil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11934
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730437
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=...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830331
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i330278
The study evaluated the environmental effects on physico-chemical compositions, microbial load and heavy metal content of cut fruits retailed in Nsukka main market. Whole fruits were procured from fruit vendors in the market. They were washed, peeled (except watermelon) and divid...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i230271
Aegle marmelos Correa commonly known as “Bael,” has been recognized as a component of traditional medication for the treatment of various human ailments. The present study was focused on phytochemical screening, nutritional constituent of A. marmelos at different development stag...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i130257
The experiment was aimed at comparing the effect of preservation methods on proximate, vitamins and mineral composition of fresh, blanched and dried tomatoes. The tomatoes samples were divided into three; fresh, blanched and dried tomatoes. The research was conducted at the Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v18i430223
Phytochemical composition and nutritive value of unripe and ripe pepper fruits (Dennettia tripetala-DT) were investigated. Phytochemical, proximate, minerals and vitamin composition were carried out using standard methods. The unripe fruit of DT had significant (P<0.05) higher...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i430020
The research was carried out to collect some useful information on Lagenaria siceraria (Calabash gourd melon) seeds. The dried melon seeds were sorted, cleaned, soaked in water for easy removal and dehulled by abrasion to get the cotyledons, which were divided into three parts. T...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v8i429998
This research was carried out to determine the effect(s) of different processing methods on the nutritional composition of Plukenetia conophora (Africa walnut) seeds. The dried walnut seeds were sorted, cleaned, cracked and dehulled by abrasion to get the cotyledons. The raw samp...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41024
M. L. Kasankala, M. Kitunda, D. G. Mushumbusi, C. M. Cyprian, W. P. Meghji, M. C. Mgoba & E. Towo·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the success of social mobilization and capacity building efforts done to educate the Mother/Child Caretakers and the general public regarding food fortification and the importance of consuming fortified food products in Kinond...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41103
Aims: To examine the protective properties of vitamin C (vitC) and E (vitE) on DM induced nephrotoxicity in male guinea pigs. Study Design: Twenty male rats were randomly grouped into four. “1” = Control, “2” = Vitamins (C & E) treated, “3” = Dimethoate (DM) treated and “4” =...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/10503