ABSTRACT Study of effect of storage time on the functional properties of wheat (Triticum Aestivum) and Bambrara Groundnut (Voandzeia Subteranea) Flour Blends. The flour blends comprised of wheat (WT) 1005, Banbaranut (BG) 100%, WBZO 70% wheat and 30% Bambaradnut,... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Starch was extracted from two varieties of sorghum bicolor grains (white and red varieties) steeped for 6, 8 and 12 hours by wet milling method, the starch samples were analysed for yield, functional... Continue Reading
(Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) ABSTRACT Raw African Yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) was subjected to various processing methods Viz: steeping in water for 6 hr and then boiling for 10, 20, 30, minutes respectively (samples B); steeping in water for 12 hours... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Plantains (Musa epp) are important staple foods, which make substantial contribution of the nutrition and economy of millions of people through the developing world and are grown in 720 countries. The gross value of plantain production in sub-saharan Africa extent... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to extract essential oils from cashew shell and its kernel and to characterize the oils; with the view to ascertain their suitability for consumption and other uses. Soxhlet apparatus was used for the extraction using hexane as solvent. The physical and chemical properties of the extracted oil were analyzed. The... Continue Reading
PIPE GUIEENSE (UZIZA) XYLPIA AETHPICA (UDA) MONODORA MYRISTICA (EHURU) TETRAPELURA TETRAPTERA (OSHOSHO) Abstract a comparative study was done on the physico-chemical and antioxidant properties of some culinary herbs and local spices. Piper Guiness (Uziza), Xylopia... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Causes and Effect of Malnutrition 2.1 Under Malnutrition 2.2 Malnutrition in Children 2.3 Psychological Effect 2.4 Food Habits 2.5 Taboos and Superstition 2.6 Nutritional Basic Education CHAPTER THREE 3.0 Obesity 3.1 Causes Effect of... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Brief Description Of Various Types Of Cereals 2.1 Maize 2.2 Sorghum And Mihet 2.3 Cotton Seed Meal 2.4 Rice 2.5 Wheat 2.6 Nutritive Values Of Various Types Of Cereals 2.7 The Processing Of Various Types Of Cereals And... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Saccharomyces cerevisiae was isolated from the fermenting sap of flaeis guinneensis. The yeast isolate was used in dough proofing at different temperatures. The samples B, C, D,... Continue Reading
. ABSTRACT A study was carried out on the physico – chemical properties of fluted pumpkin seeds (Telferia occidentalis) flours. The 1st two flour samples were obtained by boiling for 1 hr in 0.5% solution for Nacl, and .5% solution of... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Aim and Objectives of the Study 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Statements of the Problem 1.5 Limitations of the Study CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Properties and Characteristics of Yoghurt 2.2... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Freshly harvested melon seeds i.e. (i)Citrullus lanatus (ii) Moniordica charantia (iii)Big goard like type was plucked and processed for its seed protein concentrates with a view to evaluate its proximate... Continue Reading
ISOLATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE FROM ON PALM WINE (ELAELS GUINNEENSIS) AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE OF PROOFING DURING BREAD ABSTRACT Saccharomyces cerevisiae was isolated from the fermenting sap of flaeis guinneensis. The yeast isolate was used in dough proofing at different temperatures. The samples B, C, D, E, and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Micro organisms associated in fermentation of castor bean seeds \'ogiri\' (COSO) were investigated. Organisms isolated include micrococcus, Bacillus and proteus. Soyabean paste was produced and divided into three portions; one portion was inoculated with the pure culture from caster bean seed \'ogiri\' the second portion was... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The effect of different processing methods on the functional properties of Akpalata (Afzelia Africana) and Achi (Brachystegia spp) flours were investigated. Parameters studied included the proximate composition, functional properties and... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Humans have consumed bakery products for hundreds of years. Among the different bakery products is the cake. Cakeis a form of sweet dessert that is typically baked. In its oldest forms, cakes were modifications of breads but now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The effect of different processing methods on the functional properties of Akpalata (Afzelia Africana) and Achi (Brachystegia spp) flours were investigated. Parameters studied included the proximate composition, functional properties and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work was designed to examine the awareness of good nutrition during pregnancy among women of child bearing age. Six (6) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred (100) respondents in order to gather data for the research. Results showed that the pregnant women are aware of the... Continue Reading
THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROCESSIGN TECHNIQUIES ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY OF SOYMILK PROCESSING AND STORAGE ABSTRACT Soymilk was processed from soymilk (Glycine Max) seed using that different processing techniques: A Hot extraction method B. Cold extraction method C. Soaking before hot extraction method. The soymilk samples were subjected to... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Since independence in 1960, the Nigerian economy had operated under two major economic philosophies with the turning point being 1986. Prior to 1986, the economy was highly regulated with government taking... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER ONE DIFINITION INTRODUCTION CHAPTER TWO 2.1 DIFFERENT METHODS OF PRODUCTION OF PROTEN HYDROLYSATE USING ENZYMATIC AND CHEMICAL METHODS 2.2 USES OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES IN FOOD SYSTEM 2.3 ADVANTAGES OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES OVER NATIVE... Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a tree, referred to as “The Tree of Life”. Early Spanish explorers called coconut, Coco (“monkey face”) because of the three indentations (eyes) on the dehusked coconut fruit which resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS. CHAPTER ONE DIFINITION INTRODUCTION CHAPTER TWO 2.1 DIFFERENT METHODS OF PRODUCTION OF PROTEN HYDROLYSATE USING ENZYMATIC AND CHEMICAL METHODS 2.2 USES OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES IN FOOD SYSTEM 2.3 ADVANTAGES OF PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES OVER NATIVE... Continue Reading
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT PROCESSIGN TECHNIQUIES ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY OF SOYMILK PROCESSING AND STORAGE ABSTRACT Soymilk was processed from soymilk (Glycine Max) seed using that different processing techniques: A Hot extraction method B. Cold extraction method C. Soaking before hot extraction method. The soymilk samples were subjected to... Continue Reading
FROM ENUGU AREA. ABSTRACT Proximate analysis of Pleurotus tuberregium was determined to ascertain its nutritional composition. the sample was analysed for its moisture, crude fibre, ash, fat, protein and carbohydrate content. Using the method of AOAC. The results for the analysis showed that the... Continue Reading