{"title":"Modelling of system parameters of extruded sorghum–cowpea breakfast cereal using response surface methodology","authors":"D.I. Gbenyi , I. Nkama , M.H. Badau , T.A. Shittu","doi":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Blends of sorghum and cowpea flour (10%, 20% and 30%) were extruded at 20%, 22.5% and 25% moisture and 120<!--> <!-->°C, 140<!--> <!-->°C and 160<!--> <!-->°C barrel temperatures respectively, using a single-screw extruder. A central composite face-centered (CCF) design was used to model the specific power consumption (SPC), torque, mass flow rate (MFR) and apparent specific volume (ASV) of the sorghum–cowpea extrudates. The SPC, torque, MFR and ASV varied from 201.71 to 229.28<!--> <!-->Kw<!--> <!-->h<sup>−1</sup> <!-->kg<sup>−1</sup>, 85 to 97<!--> <!-->Nm, 1.94 to 2.31<!--> <!-->g<!--> <!-->s<sup>−1</sup> and 4.01 to 6.36<!--> <!-->cm<sup>3</sup>, respectively. The SPC was significantly (<em>p</em><0.05) influenced by the linear effect of feed composition and the interaction effects of feed moisture and extrusion temperature. The torque was however significantly (<em>p</em><0.05) influenced by the linear effect of feed moisture and the interaction effects (<em>p</em><0.01) of feed moisture and extrusion temperature. The ASV was significantly (<em>p</em>≤0.01) influenced by the linear effect of extrusion temperature and the quadratic effect of extrusion temperature as well as the interaction effects of feed composition and feed moisture. The coefficients of determination were 0.78, 0.79, 0.63 and 0.86 for SPC, torque, MFR and ASV, respectively. There was no significant lack of fit for the SPC, torque, and MFR of the extrudates. The correlation coefficients (<em>r</em><sup>2</sup>) for the observed and predicted values were 0.88, 0.75, 0.78 and 0.93 for SPC, torque, MFR and ASV, respectively, indicating a good fit for the model. The CCF was found appropriate in predicting the SPC, torque, MFR and ASV of the extrudates.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"Pages 1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76629128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The resistant starch content of some cassava based Nigerian foods","authors":"Frank C. Ogbo, Edith N. Okafor","doi":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The resistant starch (RS) content of some Nigerian cassava varieties and staples, “fufu”, “garri” and “abacha” processed from them were determined. Tubers of six varieties studied contained different concentrations of resistant starch, ranging from 5.70% in TMS 4(2)1425 to 7.07% in the TMS 30,572. Processing using traditional methods reduced the RS content in all cassava based foods compared with tubers from which they were processed. RS concentration was reduced by an average of 70.4% in “fufu”, 52.8% in “garri” and 35.85% in “abacha” for the four varieties of cassava tested. Cassava processing steps involving fermentation were responsible for the major reductions in concentration of RS. Steps involving cooking or frying, resulted in increase in concentrations of RS relative to other processing methods. Modifications of traditional methods of processing such as the addition of bitter leaf during retting or the addition of oil to mash during dewatering of “garri” affected RS concentrations in foods studied. Results of this work suggest that manipulation of processing methods and conditions employed during cassava processing can be used to improve RS concentration in cassava based foods, thus making them more functional.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"Pages 29-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91754531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controlled fermentation of cotton seeds (Gossypium hirsutum) for Owoh production using bacteria starter cultures","authors":"O. Ezekiel, A. Ogunshe, D. Jegede","doi":"10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"29 1","pages":"54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88534145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Production and evaluation of the physico-chemical and sensory qualities of mixed fruit leather and cakes produced from apple (Musa Pumila), banana (Musa Sapientum), pineapple (Ananas Comosus)","authors":"B. Offia-olua, O. Ekwunife","doi":"10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"14 1","pages":"22-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89885038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design, construction and performance evaluation of an Àmàlà making machine","authors":"E. Ajav, M. A. Mankinde","doi":"10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"28 1","pages":"73-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72958263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controlled fermentation of cotton seeds (Gossypium hirsutum) for Owoh production using bacteria starter cultures","authors":"O.O. Ezekiel , A.A.O. Ogunshe , D.E. Jegede","doi":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This work studied the potential of four bacteria as starter cultures for the fermentation of cotton seeds (<em>Gossypium hirsutum</em>) to produce <em>Owoh</em> condiment. Cotton seed was fermented using spontaneous traditional method and starter cultures. Single cultures of <em>Bacillus subtilis</em>, <em>Bacillus licheniformis</em>, <em>Bacillus pumillus</em>, and <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp. and their combinations with and without <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp. were used as starters for the fermentation at 35<!--> <!-->°C for 3 days. Chemical components of fermented and unfermented samples of cotton seeds were analysed for titratable acidity, pH, gossypol and proximate using standard methods. Sensory evaluation of the fermented products was carried out for colour, aroma, taste, stickiness and overall acceptability. Data were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means separated by Duncan׳s multiple range test. Crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, ash, moisture content, dry matter, carbohydrate, pH, titratable acidity and gossypol ranged from 22.40% to 13.62%, 28.25% to 15.29%, 11.29% to 2.51%, 3.65% to 1.25%, 39.26% to 55.85%, 60.74% to 44.15%, 34.41% to 67.33%, pH 6.67 to 8.24, 0.36% to 0.02% and 0.004900% to 0.000233%, respectively. Sensory evaluation of the fermented products showed that <em>Owoh</em> produced by the spontaneous or traditional fermentation of cotton seed was not significantly different from <em>Owoh</em> produced with combinations of starters. Although most of the single starter culture did not produce acceptable products in the controlled fermentation of cotton seeds, they played some roles in the product quality. Overall, the use of combinations of isolated <em>Bacillus species</em> with and without <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp. produced <em>Owoh</em> of good quality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"Pages 54-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91754993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microbiological studies and sensory evaluation of breadfruit and cassava co-fermented into gari analogue","authors":"H.A. Adeniran, O.M. Ajifolokun","doi":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study focused on the processing of breadfruit and cassava co-fermented into <em>gari</em> analogue. The microbial load was determined and the microbes associated with the fermentation were identified. The shelf life of the co-fermented <em>gari</em> analogue samples was also determined. A portion of both mature cassava tubers and matured but unripe breadfruit (<em>Artocarpus altilis</em>) was co-fermented (100:0, 0:100, 80:20, 70:30, and 60:40 Cassava: Breadfruit) to obtain <em>gari</em> analogue. The samples were evaluated for microbial loads (total viable, total yeast and mould count and total lactic acid bacteria counts). The products were subjected to sensory analyses using a 7-point hedonic scale. Data obtained were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that six bacteria species were isolated from the fermenting mash, <em>Corynebacterium manihot, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus</em> species and <em>Corynebacterium</em> species. Also isolated were <em>Saccharomyces cerevisae, Saccharomyces fragilis, Saccharomyces rouxii</em> and <em>Geotricum candidum.</em> Two moulds, <em>Aspergillus niger</em> and <em>Rhizopus stolonifer,</em> were found associated with co-fermented meals of cassava and breadfruit. The sensory attributes of 100% breadfruit <em>gari</em> and co-processed <em>gari</em> samples were significantly different (<em>p</em>>0.05) from the control; the co-processed <em>gari</em> samples were however rated higher than the 100% breadfruit in terms of overall acceptability. All the <em>gari</em> samples retain their quality attributes during storage for six weeks, except for the <em>gari</em> sample with 100% breadfruit, which deteriorated after three weeks. This study established that 20% of breadfruit co-fermented with cassava yields a novel food product that compares favourably with 100% cassava <em>gari</em> in terms of microbial and sensory characteristics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"Pages 39-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83285717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The resistant starch content of some cassava based Nigerian foods","authors":"F. Ogbo, Edith N. Okafor","doi":"10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"12 1","pages":"29-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78653994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Shittu, F. Idowu-Adebayo, I. Adedokun, O. Alade
{"title":"Water vapor adsorption characteristics of starch−albumen powder and rheological behavior of its paste","authors":"T. Shittu, F. Idowu-Adebayo, I. Adedokun, O. Alade","doi":"10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIFOJ.2015.04.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"21 4","pages":"90-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91470215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Utilisation of broken rice and cocoyam flour blends in the production of biscuits","authors":"L.C. Okpala, P.N. Egwu","doi":"10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Biscuits were produced from five broken rice and cocoyam flour blends which were: (1) 100% cocoyam flour, (2) 25% cocoyam flour:75% broken rice flour, (3) 50% cocoyam flour: 50% broken rice flour, (4) 75% cocoyam flour: 25% broken rice flour and (5) 100% broken rice flour. Biscuits made with 100% wheat served as the control. Functional properties of the flour blends were analysed while proximate composition, physical properties and sensory quality of the biscuits produced were also determined. Significant differences (<em>p</em><0.05) in the functional properties existed among the flour blends. Proximate content ranged as follows: protein: 7.18–10.54%; ash: 1.46–1.75%; fat: 11.17–18.52%; moisture: 6.56–7.89%; fibre: 1.15–1.23% and carbohydrates: 58.71–65.97%. Biscuits made with wheat flour did not differ significantly (<em>p</em>>0.05) from those made with 50% cocoyam and 50% broken rice flour blend with respect to the physical properties and sensory quality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19217,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Food Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":"Pages 8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.nifoj.2015.04.010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91754568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}