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Effects of Storage Temperature and Spices Incorporation on the Stability and Antibacterial Properties of Fontitrygon margarita (Günther, 1870) Liver Oil

Journal of Food Quality, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Fontitrygon margarita liver oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, is susceptible to oxidation during storage, which can diminish its antibacterial qualities. This study examines the effects of storage temperature and the addition of spices on the stability and antibacterial properties of F. margarita liver oil.
Boris Simo Noutsa, Arlette Danelle Deutchoua Djitieu, Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo, Fabrice Hervé Njike Ngamga, Sammuel Raymond Tchabong, Ousman Tamgue, Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane, François Tchoumbougnang, Eduardo Puértolas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxidative and Frying Stabilities of Monodora myristica (Gaertn.) Dunal Seed Oil of Nigerian Origin

Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control, 2023
Background: The demand for vegetable oils is on the increase. Deep frying is the commonest method by which vegetable oils are consumed. The aim of this study was to extract oil from an underutilized oil seed and compare its physicochemical properties ...
A.N. Agiriga, M.O. Iwe, S.V.A. Uzochukwu, O.A. Olaoye   +3 more
doaj  

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF SEEDS OF Monodora myristica ON SELECTED MICROORGANISMS

Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2020
The increase in the prevalence of effects of many synthetic antimicrobial agents and incidence of multiple drug resistant microorganisms has spurred scientists on the research for plant-based antimicrobial of therapeutic potentials. The Monodora myristica has been used in Nigeria traditionally as condiments and has been harnessed as a therapeutic agent
F.A. Jimoh, A.T. Ajao, R.F. Zakariyah, M.B. Odebisi-Omokanye, H.O. Abdulrahman   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Biology assessment of the medicinal properties and components of the blend of three indigenous essential oils (Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica) from Africa [PDF]

Bulletin of Natural Sciences Research
The essential oils of Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica have been used widely in Africa for medicinal purposes. This work is aimed at finding out the combined medicinal efficacy of the three essential oils.
Awojide Shola Hezekiah, Adeyemo Abayomi Gideon, Adeyemo Aminat Adebola, Blessing Elijah Titilayo, Anifowose Adebanjo Jacob, Oladipo-Olalekan Omolara, Adeniyi Emmanuel Oluwafemi, Abdulazeez Ummuhani Titilayo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional and anti-nutrient profiles of some Ghanaian spices

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2017
Spices are generally consumed because of the taste and flavor they add to food. Some are also consumed because of their medicinal properties. We herein report on the nutrient and antinutrient compositions of five Ghanaian spices namely Xylopia aethiopica,
Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye, Godfred Darko, Michael Konney Laryea, Edward Ntim Gasu, Nana Afia Abrafi Amponsah, Eunice Nyarkoah Appiah   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional Evaluation of Some Selected Spices Commonly Used in the South-Eastern Part of Nigeria [PDF]

, 2014
Proximate composition, vitamin contents and mineral contents of four commonly used spices in the south-eastern part of Nigeria were investigated.
Ogu, Assumpta, Okonkwo, Chibuzor
core   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Screening and Therapeutic Potentials of Crude Extracts of Plants Used as Anti-Malarial Remedies in Ibo-Nigeria Folkloric Medicine [PDF]

, 2014
An antimicrobial agent is a substance that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. The use of substances with antimicrobial properties is known to have been a common practice for at least 2000 years.
Ebi, Godwin Chukwu, Nwaozuzu, Ezeudo Ewuziem   +1 more
core   +1 more source

In-vitro anti-cholinesterase activity of essential oil from four tropical medicinal plants

Toxicology Reports, 2015
The chemical inhibition of acetyl-cholinesterase (AChE) is a potent strategy for addressing signal related neuropathology and natural products are potential sources of compounds with such properties.
I.A. Owokotomo, O. Ekundayo, T.G. Abayomi, A.V. Chukwuka   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Curtis\u27s botanical magazine. [PDF]

v.58=ser.2:v.5 (1831) [no.3039 ...
Bentham-Moxon Trust., Bentham-Moxon Trust., Curtis, William, 1746-1799, Hooker, Joseph Dalton, 1817-1911, Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865, Prain, D. 1857-, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew., Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain), Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust., Stapf, O. (Otto) 1857-1933   +10 more
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Phosphate and Nitrate Removal from Aqueous Solution by Carbonated and Uncarbonated African Nutmeg (Monodora Myristica) Shell [PDF]

, 2013
This study was aimed at investigating the possibility of using Monodora myristica shell for the absorption of phosphate and nitrate from wastewaters.  Four categories of the shell (untreated raw shell, treated raw shell, untreated carbonated shell and ...
CO, Nwonuma, OB, Akpor, OJ, Amira, TI, Edewor-Kuponiyi   +3 more
core   +1 more source