Food Science and Technology

Potentials Of Selected Nigerian Green Leafy Vegetables For Combating Hidden Hunger

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The nutrient composition of Pterocarpus santalinoid, moringa olefera, Asystasia gangetica, Pennisetum purpurum were investigated in the present research work. The vitamins, minerals,...

64 pages (11609 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Physicochemical Attributes And Sensory Acceptability Of Bitter Kola (Carcinia Kola) Drink Sweetened With Honey And Sugar.

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Fresh bitter kola (Garcinia kloa) was used to produce drink sweetened with sugar arid honey respectively. Proximate analysis was carried out to d.etermine moisture, crude fibre, ash,...

77 pages (14466 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

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

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

64 pages (12067 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Different Traditional Processing Methods N Tue Yield Aid Quality Of Palm Oil

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Four palm oil samples were processed traditionally from palm fruits harvested from a farm at Akpaa Mbaa-atoo in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The processing methods used...

55 pages (9662 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effects Of Storage On Proximate, Vitamins, And Mineral Compositions Of Editan (Lasianthera Africana) Vegetable.

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 The study examined the effects of storage on proximate, vitamin and mineral compositions of Editan (Lasianthera africana) as a leafy vegetable. The plant sample was obtained from a...

57 pages (9757 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect On Processing Of 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 h and oven dried (So °C...

81 pages (15348 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Chemical, Functional And Pasting Properties Of Starch Of Trifoliate Yam (Dioscorea Dumetoruin) Landraces

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 This work aimed at evaluating the chemical, functional and pasting properties of some trifoliate  landraces, Harvested  trifoIiate yam tubers were processed into starch. The...

56 pages (11472 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Cookies From Blends Of Three Leaved Yam (Dioscorea Dumentorum) And Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Composite Flour

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 Cookies were produced from three leaved yam (Dioscorea dumentorum) flour and wheat (Triticuin spp.) flour blends. Three leaved yam flour was used as partial replacement for wheat...

79 pages (12413 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Chemical Preservatives And Carbonation On The Quality Of Soft Drink Using Cocoa Pulp Exudate

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 Cocoa pulp exudates were considered as an alternative raw material for the production carbonated soft drink. The shelf life of the drink is limited by microbial alteration ath...

76 pages (13185 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Cookies From Processed Almond Nut Flour

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 This study utilized composite flour from Almond nut flour and wheat flour for the production of cookies with the aim of increasing the protein quality of the cookies and promotes...

90 pages (16459 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Evaluation Of The Thickening Properties Of Flours Produced From Two Cocoyam Varieties (Coiocasia Esculenta Crantz. And Xanthzosoma Sagittifolium, Sclzotts.) A Comparative Study

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Preparation and comparison of the thickening properties of two cocoyam varieties (Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Colocasia esculenta). Proximate compositions of the products were evaluated...

50 pages (8595 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Proximate Composition Of Four Different Varieties Of Dry Heated African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) Bought From Four Different Markets In Abia State.

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 Four sample seeds of African yam bean were bought from four markets in Abia state (Ohafia main market, Akara market in Isuikwuato, Ubani main market in Umuahia and Ndoro market in...

67 pages (12860 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Different Drying Methods On The Quality Of Coco Yam (Xanosoma Sagitifolium And Colocasia Esculenta,) Flakes.

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 The Effect of different drying methods on quality of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagitifolium anti Colocassia esculent of cocoyam) flakes was also studied. Their proximate compositions,...

54 pages (9010 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Drying Methods On The Quality Of Shredded Afang (Gnetum Africanum), Atama (Heinsia Crinita), Editan (Lasienthera Africanum).

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 Study on the effect of drying methods on the quality of shredded Gnetum africanum, Heinsia crinita, Lasienthera africanum was carried out on these three most consumed vegetables in...

85 pages (14594 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Effect Of Processing Methods On The Nutrient Composition Of Vernonia Cultivars (V. Amygdalina, Vcolerata, V. Calvana)

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The effect of processing methods on the nutrient content of three cultivars of bitter leaf were investigated. These cultivars: Vernonia corelata, Vernonia amygdaiina, Vernonia calvana were...

53 pages (10428 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Quality Evaluation Of Pringles Produced From Composite Flour Of Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) , Cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittiflium) And Tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus)

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 This study was carried out in order to exploit the nutritional and aethestic value of cocovam (xanthosorna sagittiflium and tigernut (cyperus esculenta) to improve the overall...

77 pages (15749 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Development And Quality Evaluation Of Strips Produced From Sweet Potato And Cowpea Composite Flour

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Flour blends prepared from sweet potato (Ipomeabatata L) and cowpea (VignaUngiculata) at different proportions were extruded into strips using a locally fabricated and manually operated...

72 pages (12144 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

The Effect Of Processing On The Nutrient And Antinutrient Of Bambara Groundnut And Groundnut

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This research analyzed the effect of processing (boiling and toasting) on the proximate and antinutrient compositions of Bambara groundnut and Groundnut seeds. The proximate composition...

85 pages (17750 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Development Of Fruit Leather From Cooking Banana (Cadaba) And Bush Mango (Irvingia Gabonensis) Blend

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 study was carried out to develop good quality fruit leather from locally made variety of cooking banana (Cadaba) and bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis). Cooking banana and bush mango...

50 pages (9136 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Complementary Food From Banana Puree And Tiger-Nut Milk Blends.

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Complementary food blends were produced from banana puree and tiger-nut milk using three (3) varieties of firm ripe banana such as Cardaba, Blugoe and Fiat 8 and Yellow variety of...

78 pages (15870 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production and Evaluation of Juice and Jelly from Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L.)

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The fruit of Averrhoa carambola L, also known as Starfruit is an attractive fruit of the Oxalidaceae family. As most of the carambola fruits are consumed fresh, very few are processed...

83 pages (13170 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production and Evaluation of breakfast cereal-based porridge using blends of millet, Rice and soybean"

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 Eight formulations were carried out in producing a breakfast cereal based porridge using rice (Oryza sativa) and millet (Eleusine coracana) mixed with soybeans (Glycine max). Starch...

92 pages (19931 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Concentrated Mixed Fruit Juice From Pineapple, Orange, And Water Melon

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 A Pineapple, orange and watermelon fruit juices were produced and blended at different proportions of 70% Pineapple: 20% Orange: 10% Watermelon sample, 60% Pineapple: 25% Orange: 1...

69 pages (12057 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Cake From Flour Blends Of Wheat, Soybean And Cocoyam.

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Composite flour was prepared from red cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagitIfo1ium schoit), soybean (Glycinc max) and wheat (Triticum aestirum) at different proportions. The different blends of flour...

72 pages (10906 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Production And Evaluation Of Short Bread Biscuit Made From Blends Of Three Leave Yam (Dioscorea Dumentorum), Soybean (Glycine Max) And Wheat Flours (Triticum Aestivum)

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Flour bends with different proportions were prepared for three-lead yam (Dioscoread dimentorum), soybean (Glycin max) and wheat (Triticum aestivum). The different ratios were used in the...

66 pages (11740 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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