» 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 F, (containing the same ingredients) were leavened at 200 c, 250 c, 300 c and 40 c respectively. S…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 that o…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Digestive and gingerroot biscuits were produced from composite flour blends – cassava flour, peanut butter, wheat flour and ginger flavour in different ratio mix digestive biscuit – (50 : 50; 10 : 30 : 60 and 10 : 90 ), Ginger biscuit (10 : 25 : 60 : 5, 10 : 85 and 50 : 45 : 5) respe…Continue Reading »
» Abstract a comparative study was done on the physico chemical and antioxidant properties of some culinary herbs and local spices. Piper Guiness (Uziza), Xylopia aethopica (Uda), Monodora Myristica (Ehuru) and TrtraleuraTetraopera (Oshsho). The proximate analysis of these spices were d…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work explored the concept of food security and its relationship to national development studies indicate that food security, which is the availability of adequate meals for man’s consumption as he desires, is an essential ingredient for the developm…Continue Reading »
» 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 materials has…Continue Reading »
» ) ABSTRACT The effect of different consecrations of citric acid on the physicochemical properties of orange juice was studied. Four samples of the orange juice were prepared, three of which were added (O.ICA), O.2 (B) and 0.3% (C) Citic acid respectively to the forth sample…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 sensory evaluation. Results of the proximate showe…Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Suya as a traditional meat 1.2 Aims and objectives CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Function Of A Package Meat And Meat Prodcut 2.2 Different Packaging Materials And Their Properties 2.3 Processing Of Suya 2.4 Methods Of Proximate Analysis 2.5 …Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Statement Of The Problems 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Scope Of The Work 1.5 Definition Of Terms CH…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Palm kernel, coconut and melon oils were extracted and refined. Their physical and chemical characteristics were examined. The refined oils were blended to produce three samples of margarine: palm kernel oil margarine (PKO), palm kernel and coconut oils margarine were tested for free fat…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Fix locally sourced citrus fruit (orange citrus sinners) tangerine (citrus reticulate) lemon citrus lemoni) (Lime (citrus aurantifolis) and Grape (citrus paradist) were mixed together to produce mixed fruit drink. Different ratios of orange, tangerine lemon, lime and …Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.0 What are Food Additives and Preservatives 2.1 classifications of food additives and preservatives 2.2 important of fo…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, E, and F, (containing the same ingredients) were leavened at 200 c, 250 c, 300 c and 40 c respectively. S…Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Food packaging definition 1.2 History of food packaging 1.3 Reasons or purpose of food packaging 1.4 Types of food packaging 1.5 Functions of food packaging 1.6 Role of …Continue Reading »
» TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION CHAPTER TWO 2.1 The Oil Palm 2.2 Extraction and Refining of Vegetable Oil 2.3 Types and Sources of Vegetable Oil 2.4 Physical Properties and Chemical Reactions of Vegetable Oil 2.5 Role of Vegetable Oil in the Diet 2.6 Utilization and Production of Vegetabl…Continue Reading »
» 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 and then boiling for 10, 20, 30, minutes respectively (sample C) an…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 PROTEIN 2.4 LIMITATIONS OF PROTEIN HYDR…Continue Reading »
» 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 subjecte…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 The evolution of Yo…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Biscuit was produced from malted sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and wheat flour blend. Sorghum grains were sorted, steeped in water, germinated and kilned. Four samples of biscuit were produced using sorghum and wheat in the following ratios samples A; 30: 70, sample B; 50:50, sample C; 60:40…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to explore the impact of nutrition education on the dietary habits of female secondary school students, sixty adolescent girls in the age group of 12 18 years were selected randomly from two (a private and a public) secondary schools in Egor Local Governme…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…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 direct control of the "commandin…Continue Reading »
