Food Science and Technology

Evaluation Of The Glycemic Index Of Two Potato Species

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 This study was carried out to evaluate the glycemic index of two potato species which are white flesh sweet potato(/pomoea batatas) and irish potato (solanumtuberesum), using human...

57 pages (11510 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Fermentation On The Nutritional Quality Of Biscuit From Water Melon (Citrulluslanatus) Seed And Wheat Flour Blends

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Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) was subjected to 3days fermentation and the flour produced thereafter. The microbial, proximate composition, organoleptic acceptability and physical...

66 pages (13137 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Processing Methods On The Proximate Composition, Functional Properties And Antinutritional Content Of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma Maffa (Scoth) Flour

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 The proximate composition, functional properties and anti-nutritional content of cocoyam (Xanthosoma maffa (Scoth) flour processed by different methods (boiling, blanching, roasting,...

66 pages (14314 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effects Of Different Drying Methods On Proximate Composition And Cyanidecontents Of Flours From Some Varieties Of Cassava

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55 pages (12368 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Imitation Yoghurt Made From Sprouted And Unsprouted Soybean Milk

ABSTRACT Imitation yoghurt was produced from soybean milk extract and was evaluated for their vegetative composition and acceptability with cow milk yoghurt. Assessment was based on the proximate...

65 pages (12879 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Processing On Nutritional And Antinutritional Composition Of Bear's Breech Leaves (Acanthus Montanus)

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The proximate, phytochemical and mineral compositions of Bear's breech (Acanthus monatanus) leaves were evaluated. The washed/drained leaves were air-dried for 2 hand oven dried (50 °C for...

82 pages (17558 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Different Singeing Methods On The Nutrient, Microbial And Heavy Met Al Concentration In Processed Cow Hide (Ponmo)

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This work was aimed at determining the effect of different singeing method on the nutrient, microbial and heavy metal concentration in processed cowhide (ponmo).The samples (ponmo) were...

75 pages (16489 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Quality Evaluation Of Chin-chin Produced From Flour Blends of Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) And Soybean (Glycine max)

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 This study was conducted to evaluate the quality of chin-chin made from millet-wheat-soybean composite blend. Millet and soybean grain were. processed into flour and used to...

78 pages (17555 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Processing Methods On The Physicochemical Properties Of Soy-Ogi

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 This study investigated the effect of different processing methods on the physicochemical properties of soy-ogi. Maize and soybean were the major raw materials used in this study to...

66 pages (12831 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Different Extraction Methods On The Fer Physicochemical Properties Of Starch From Green (Improved) And Brown (Local) Mungbean (Vigna-Radiata(T.) Witczek) Cultivars

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 Starch from Mungbean (Vigna-radiata (L.)Wilczek), Green (Improved) and Brown (Local) was extracted using different extraction methods. The physicochemical properties, Starch yield,...

73 pages (15194 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effects Of Processing Methods And Packaging Materials On The Shelf-Life Of Yellow Root Cassava Flour

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 The effect of processing methods and packaging materials>on the shelf-life of yellow root cassava (Ufy1UCASS 36.(TMS 01/1368)) flour was studied. The cassava roots were blanched...

85 pages (27064 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

The Effect Of Fermentation Periods On Proximate Composition And Sensory Properties

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The effect of fermentation periods on proximate composition and sensory properties was studied for bitter cassava varieties (NR 8082) and sweet cassava varieties (TMS 419). They were...

76 pages (22028 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Storage On Nutrient Composition Of Heinsia Crinita (Atama).

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Fresh leaves of Heinsia crinita were bought from Akwa Ibom State and dried. Analysis for 1 proximate, vitamins and mineral compositions were carried out in the raw leaves and after the...

62 pages (14968 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Functional And Anti Nutritional Properties Of Five Sprouted Cocoy Am Varieties

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 The effects of sprouting on functional and antinutritional properties were studied. Cultivars of Xanthosoma sagittifo/ium and Colocassia esculenta were planted and unearthed at the...

51 pages (13602 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Comparative Effects Of Different Heat Treatments On The Microbial, Functional, Chemical And Sensory Properties Of Fresh Red Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L) And Fresh Chili Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L)

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The aim of this study was to compare the effect of different treatments (autoclaving and microwaving) on the microbial, functional, chemical and sensory properties of fresh red pepper...

61 pages (13698 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Retention Of Vitamin C In Citrus Juices (Orange, Lemon, Lime And Grape) At Various Degrees Of Pasteurization

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Retention of vitamin C before and after pasteurization in some fruit juice namely, orange, Lemon, Lime and grape pasteurized at different temperatures was investigated. The juices from the...

47 pages (8617 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of The Proximate And Functional Properties Of Fullfat Soy Flour And Igiiu Mixtures

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Full-fat soy flour was produced and added to lghu (a cassava based product) in 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% proportions. The proximate composition, functional and sensory properties of the fal]...

73 pages (15386 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation of the proximate and functional properties of Ighu and African breadfruit flour mixtures.

 

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 A study was carried out in order to evaluate the proximate and functional properties of ighu (a dry cassava product also known as 'abacha') and African breadfruit flour...

42 pages (9700 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Health And Psychological Challenges Of Sexually Abused Female Students In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike (Mouau)

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This study identifies the sexually abused female students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, in Nicria and discusses the health and psychological challenges faced by...

90 pages (21645 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Processing Methods On The Microbiological, Physico-Chemical And Sensory Properties Of Edible Palm Weevil Larva (Rhynchophorus Phoenicis) During Storage

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Results of the proximate composition showed significant differences (p<0.05) with high values of moisture content in the fried samples ranging between (28.44-31.01)% than roasted...

71 pages (36456 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Effect of cooking method and peeling onthe chemical and sensory properties of orange fleshed sweet potato puree.

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Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a good source of carotenoid which can be used in Africa to combat a widespread of Vitamin A Deficiency in children. Hence, this study seeks to evaluate...

96 pages (20073 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Studies On Fermentation Of Cassava Varieties By Different Species Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Effect On Chemical, Functional And Sensory Properties Of Fufu Flours Produced

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Cassava fufu flours were produced following 72 h fermentation, of two cassava varieties (TME 419 and Umucass 45) by lactic acid fermentation and natural fermentation (0-72 h). Two starter...

38 pages (35113 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

The Effects Of Processing Methods On The Glycemic Index, Chemical And Functional Properties Of Some Selected Tuber Flours

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Four species of yam; white yam (Dioscorea rotundata), aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera), cocoyam (Xanthosoma robustum) and water yam (Dioscorea alata) were analysed for their glycemic...

113 pages (25928 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Inoculation Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Influence On The Quality Attributes Of Ogiri, A Traditional Food Condiment

ABSTRACTThis study investigated the quality attributes of ogiri produced from fluted pumpkin, egusi and castor oil bean seeds, using L. acidophilus, L. fermentum and Enterococcus sp. starter...

35 pages (35442 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Flour Production From Aerial Yam (Dioscorea Bulbifera) And Determination Of The Drying Characteristics Of The Flour

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The drying characteristics of Dioscorea bulbifera flour at different drying temperatures (55°C, 65°C, 75°C, 85°C and 95°C) and varied drying time (60 minutes, 80 minutes, 100 minutes, 120...

14 pages (17405 words) · Theses · 2 years ago
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