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51) THERMOPHYSICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF OGI(PAP) MADE FROM SORGHUM

This study evaluated the thermo-physical and rheological properties of Ogi produced from varieties of sorghum with different soaking period (12, 24 and 36 hrs.). Sorghum grain steeped for 12, 24 and 36 hrs. was processed into Ogi making use of the traditional method and subsequently dried at 55oC. The Ogi powder obtained was analyzed for... Continue Reading

52) EFFECT OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM IN FRESH TOMATO PRESERVATION

ABSTRACT  The ability of leaf powder and leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum plant to preserve tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) from early spoilage was investigated in  this study. Mixed cultures of tomatoes purchased from a  retail outlet in Ogun, Southwestern Nigeria, were treated with  the powder  and  some  with  the  leaf  extract ... Continue Reading

53) PROPERTIES OF STORED TOMATO (LYCOPERSICUM ESCULENTUM) CONCENTRATES

ABSTRACT In  ensuring  the  prevention  of  losses  when  raw  agricultural  product  is  in  the peak  of  its  season  and to  assure  safety,  effective  method  of  packaging  and  processing  is  highly  indispensable.  This  study researched into the property  of stored tomato concentrate packed in  glass... Continue Reading

54) QUALITY EVALUATION OF MARKET SAMPLES OF ZOBO-DRINK IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The effect of ingredients, spices and ratio of water of extraction to sorrel calyx quantity and preservation method on the quality of zobo drink sold within awka metropolis was carried out through field studies, processing activities, physiochemical, analytical and organoleptic studies. The research design involved the random sampling... Continue Reading

55) EVALUATION OF THE EMULSIFICATION PROPERTIES OF HYDROXYPROPYLATED CASSAVA STARCH AND ITS POTENTIAL USE IN COCOA BEVERAGE

ABSTRACT Lecithin is used for applications in human food, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, paints, and other  industrial applications, but consistent importation of lecithin has a negative effect on foreign  exchange leading to devaluation of the naira. The need to explore locally available products such  as cassava starch as a possible substitute... Continue Reading

56) COMPARATIVE OF PRODUCTION AND PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF CAKE, BREAD AND COOKIES USING PLANTAIN FLOUR

Background of the study There is increased advocacy on the consumption of functional foods by World human nutrition due to different health problems related with food consumption such as diabetes and coronary heart diseases (WHO/FAO, 2003).  Food professional/industries might face challenges of producing food products containing functional... Continue Reading

57) ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF OIL EXTRACTS OF PIPER GUINEENSE AND XYLOPIA AETHIOPICA ON SOME MICROBIAL PATHOGENS OF FOOD

ABSTRACT Oils extracted from the fruits of two Africa spices- Piper guineense and Xylopia aethiopica were evaluated for their antimicrobial activities using Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp, Aspergillus sp, Bacillus cereus, Penicillum commune and Rhizopus stolonifer as test isolates. Well-in-agar, disc diffusion and dilution susceptibility testing... Continue Reading

58) CHARACTERISATION OF MICROWAVED AND OVEN DRIED AERIAL YAM (DIOSCOREA BULBIFERA) STARCH

ABSTRACT Native Starch was extracted from Aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera). The starch extracted was dried using oven (at 300C for 24 hours) and microwaved for (30, 45, 60 seconds). Starch obtained using different drying methods and conditions were analysed for their physicochemical, functional properties and pasting characteristics. Results... Continue Reading

59) QUALITY, SENSORY AND STORAGE ATTRIBUTES OF CHEESE PRODUCED FROM COWMILK SUPPLEMENTED WITH TIGERNUT AND COCONUT MILK

ABSTRACT Cheese is a concentrated dairy product produced by acid or rennet curdling of milk, stirring and heating the curd, draining off the whey, collecting and pressing the curd. In this study, Cheese was made from cow milk supplemented with tigernut milk and coconut milk in the percentage ratio of 25:25:50; 25:50:25; 50:25:25; 75:25:0; 75:0:25%... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0168
  • Pages:107

60) TRADITIONAL FERMENTATION AND THE QUALITY OF BALANCOTTA VARIETY OF BLACK PEPPER {PIPER NIGRUM)

ABSTRACT A study was made of the effect on pepper quality of the traditional method of processing the 'Balancotta' variety of Piper nigrum (black pepper). The study comparatively considered the microbiological quality, drying method, drying rate, colour and appearance, washing or cleaning method, prior to fermentation or heaping as well as an... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0167
  • Pages:143

61) ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF MARKET SAMPLES OF FRUIT DRINKS IN OWERRI

ABSTRACT Nutritional quality of market samples of some fruit drinks were assessed through laboratory analysis. The assessment covered the determination of quality parameters of six brands of fruits drinks which include California brands of orange and pineapple drinks, orange and pineapple fruta drinks and 5 – alive orange and pineapple drinks.... Continue Reading

62) ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF MARKET SAMPLES OF FRUIT DRINKS IN OWERRI

ABSTRACT Nutritional quality of market samples of some fruit drinks were assessed through laboratory analysis. The assessment covered the determination of quality parameters of six brands of fruits drinks which include California brands of orange and pineapple drinks, orange and pineapple fruta drinks and 5 – alive orange and pineapple drinks.... Continue Reading

63) EFFECT OF OVEN DRYING TEMPERATURES IN PRESERVING AFRICAN BREADFRUIT (TRECUILA AFRICANA)

ABSTRACT The study was designed to evaluate the effect of oven drying temperature in Preserving African Breadfruit (Trecuila africana). African breadfruit was sorted out, washed with clean water, parboiled for three mins to enable easy dehulling of the seed, dehulled using manual disc attraction mill, winowed and cleaned. The African breadfruit... Continue Reading

64) EFFECT OF CHEMICAL PRE- MILLING TREATMENTS ON THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MUCUNA SLOANEI ‘UKPO’

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of chemical pre-milling treatment on the physico-chemical as well as pasting properties of Mucuna sloanei ‘ukpo’ flour. The seeds were treated with Distilled water, Citric Acid, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium Chloride solutions at various levels of concentration (1% 2.50%, 5% 7.5%, 10% w/v) before... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0163
  • Pages:111

65) QUALITY EVALUATION OF ZOBO CONCENTRATE SWEETENED WITH INVERTED SUGAR SYRUP AND SODIUM CYCLAMATE.

Abstract In this study, triple strength Zobo concentrate (ZC) was prepared using purple calyx of Sorrel by Hurdle Technology; and asepti- cally packaged in ambered coloured containers for spray drying. The prepared samples of ZC were sweetened with inverted sugar syrup (coded 617) and sodium cyclamate (coded 615) were subjected to sensory,... Continue Reading

66) PRODUCTION AND QUALITY EVALUATION OF SPOONABLE AND DRINKABLE YOGHURT WITH WATERMELON (CITRULLUS LANATUS) JUICE AND PULP

ABSTRACT Yoghurt was produced and flavoured with graded levels of watermelon pulp and juice. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) juice and pulp was used to substitute 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% of yoghurt. The chemical, sensory and microbiological properties of the yoghurts were determined. The results showed that the pH of the yoghurt ranged from 4.68... Continue Reading

67) PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCT CHARACTERIZATION OF COWPEA FORTIFIED EXTRUDED BREAKFAST CEREAL FROM LOW GRADE RICE

ABSTRACT Rice production in Ghana is faced with the major challenge of low patronage. This is due to its poor physical and sensory quality rendering it ‘low grade’ rice. Among the many local varieties of rice in Ghana, Viwonor is perceived to be a low grade rice whereas Jasmine 85 a high grade. Large quantities of rice are imported to address... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0160
  • Pages:177

68) DEVELOPMENT OF STARTER CULTURE FOR FERMENTATION OF MILLET INTO FURA AND PRESERVATION OF FURA BY GAMMA RADIATION

ABSTRACT Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) are the most widespread of organisms responsible for food fermentation and have been applied as commercial starter cultures in many food industries. A study was conducted to develop a starter culture for the fermentation of millet into Fura and to extend the shelf life of Fura by gamma radiation. The isolation,... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0159
  • Pages:154

69) ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ADDITION OF BAOBAB ( ADANSONIA DIGITATA L.) FRUIT PULP ON PROPERTIES OF CAMEL MILK YOGHURT

Abstract This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Baobab fruit pulp on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of yoghurt made from camel milk and cow milk. Yoghurt was made from camel milk and cow milk with Baobab fruit pulp (5g/L, 10g/L, 15g/L, and 20g/L). Starter culture was added at rate of 3 % (v: v) and stored for... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0158
  • Pages:115

70) IMPACT OF BRAND POSITIONING ON BRAND EQUITY. A COCA COLA CASE STUDY. ADEBOLA OLUWASEUN

The scope of this study, is to evaluate the role brand positioning plays in the marketplace, acceptance of Coca Cola in Nigeria, especially in the cola segment. The study would therefore, be a local evaluation, as the largest non- alcoholic beverage company in the world, Coca Cola is sold in more than 200 countries and territories.... Continue Reading

71) PROMOTION OF INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE IN TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS

ABSTRACT  The objectives of this report are to: Examine the development and current state of the Nigerian timber market with reference to the production and consumption as well as availability of TTPs (in volume and value); Examine the development and current state of imports of TTPs to Nigeria, their distribution channels, end uses and the share... Continue Reading

72) PRODUCTION, PROPERTIES AND SHELF - LIFE OF INTERMEDIATE MOISTURE SNAIL MEAT

ABSTRACT This research was carried out to study the influence of three cooking methods (frying, smoking and roasting) on the physicho-chemical properties and the shelf – life of snail meat (Achachatina marginata). The snail meat was first washed using different washing agents (lime, alum, salt and ash) and through sensory evaluation, the best... Continue Reading

73) EFFECT OF DRYING AND STORAGE ON THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PROTEIN QUALITY OF SMOKED HORSE MACKEREL (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS) FILLETS

ABSTRACT This study assessed the effect of drying on smoked horse mackerel fillets during storage at room temperature. Smoked horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) fillets were prepared by smoking brined horse mackerel fillets in a traditional improved kiln for 4 hours at 60 – 70oC. The fillets were later oven-dried at 65-70oC for 0, 2, 4, 6, and... Continue Reading

74) EFFECT OF FERMENTATION ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF FIBRE ENRICHED ‘EDE INDIA’ (COLOCASIA ESCULENTA) INSTANT POUNDO

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE CERTIFICATION DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM 1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 1.3.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE 1.3.2 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 1.4 JUSTIFICATION 1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:FTE0227
  • Pages:188

75) FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF FLOUR PRODUCED FROM ABACHA (CASSAVA) FLOUR

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the functional properties of cassava flour produced using different drying method namely sundried and oven dried. The flours were obtaining from cassava (Manihot Esculent Crantz) by peelings, washing, cooking, slicing or chopping, drying, milling and sieving. The flours obtained were evaluated for... Continue Reading
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