This study produced yoghurt incorporated with beetroot and carrot juices and evaluated its phytochemical, antioxidant and sensory properties. Beetroot and carrot juices were prepared and incorporated into yoghurt at different ratios. The treatments were YOBC1 (yoghurt with 20% be...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8898
Mmilo (Vangueria infausta) is an edible fruit which is under-utilised in Botswana, often drying up and going to waste in the wild. As a way of embracing sustainability and indigenous value-addition in food production, yoghurt was fermented and flavoured with mmilo pulp. The purpo...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2853
The identity and safety of two strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and two strains of Bacillus subtilis, isolated from fermenting sweet potato broth and fermenting African yam beans seeds respectively, were evaluated using 16S rRNA gene sequences. The strains applicability f...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121665
The study aimed to develop β-carotene-enriched yoghurt and to investigate its efficacy on gut microflora associated with E. coli infection. The study was conducted in the Department of Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, for product development, and the animal test was...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111652
Yoghurt made from cow milk is popular due to its delicious taste and nutritional benefits. However, concerns about animal-based proteins have led to the evaluation of alternative options. This study examines the physiochemical, microbial and sensory characteristics of yoghurt mad...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i9740
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i7730
Oniovosa Leonard Adamu- Governor, Peter Nwabueze Okolie, Emmanuel Mmmaduabuchi Ikegwu, Ifedinma Henrietta Obeten, Christiana Oluwatoyin Abiona & Sylvia Veronica Ajagugha Uzochukwu·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Yoghurt remains a fermented milk of choice globally but its desirability is limited by quality attributes and syneresis. In this study, the effect of using exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing starter cultures and EPS on the quality attribute of yoghurt produced from cow milk was ex...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i230236
Aim: This work was carried out to investigate the influence of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) on organoleptic quality and proximate composition of yoghurt, and viability of starter cultures in yoghurt. Methods: The LAB starter cultures were selected based on their ability to produce...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i330173
Aim: To investigate the preservative efficiency of Ocimum gratissimum or its extracts on yoghurt. Study Design: Ten yoghurt samples were prepared, furthermore, nine (9) samples were treated with scent leaf in different forms at different concentrations. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i130163
Aims: The broad objective of the research produce acceptable yoghurt flavoured with two accessions of passion fruit (pulp and skin) and evaluate its quality (physicochemical, phytochemical, microbiological, selected mineral and vitamin content). Study Design: The experimental des...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130023
Tigernut with its inherent nutritional and therapeutic advantage could serve as a good alternative to scarce cow milk in the production of yoghurt. This is because the crop is locally cultivated in abundant quantities and could grow in every region in Nigeria. In this study, the...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/44137
Aims: Isolation and characterization of multiple antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli serotypes in cow raw milk and traditional dairy products in Osun state, Nigeria was reported. Study Design: Experimental based study of raw milk of lactating cows, local cheese and yoghurt. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12868