Banana plantain functional properties evaluation during water cooking processes: a NIRS original assay and perspectives [PDF]
, 2015 Starch is the major component of edible banana at green stage of maturity, and is well-known to highly contribute to its functional properties. Among others, methods based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) have already been successfully applied to ...
Gibert, Olivier +2 more
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Effect of water yam (Dioscorea alata) flour fortified with distillers spent grain on nutritional, chemical, and functional properties [PDF]
, 2015 It was envisaged that the inclusion of treated distiller ’ s spent grain ( DSG ) to yam fl our might increase its nutritional value, with the aim of reducing nutritional diseases in communities consuming yam as a staple.
Abulude F. O. +28 more
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Komposisi Kimia Dan Kristalinitas Tepung Pisang Termodifikasi Secara Fermentasi Spontan Dan Siklus Pemanasan Bertekanan-Pendinginan [PDF]
, 2014 Studies on the chemical composition and crystallinity of the native banana flour and modified banana flour were carried out on “agung var semeru” banana (Musa paradisiaca formatypica).
Jenie, B. S. (Betty) +3 more
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Effects of sodium metabisulphite and blanching pretreatments on the quality characteristics of yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) flour [PDF]
, 2015 Aims. To determine the effects of sodium metabisulphite and blanching pretreatments on the quality characteristics of yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) flour.
Buckman, E.S. +3 more
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Nutritional assessment of instant poundo flour from blends of yam and unripe plantain flour
Ceylon Journal of ScienceInstant pounded yam dough obtained from yam flour is an emerging alternative to pounding boiled yams. Incorporating unripe plantain four into it becomes necessary to obtain an enriched meal for a better and healthier diet option. This study therefore investigated the nutritional compositions of yam and unripe plantain flour blends and the sensory ...
J. A. Adejuyitan, B. E. Alabi, M. R. Awe
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From research to program design [PDF]
"This paper summarizes findings from a formative research study conducted in Haiti to develop a behavior change communication (BCC) strategy to improve infant and child feeding practices and to reduce childhood malnutrition.
Loechl, Cornelia +3 more
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PolysaccharidesPlantain (Musa AAB Simmonds) of the Dominico hartón variety from two Colombian territories (Cauca and Risaralda) with differences in altitude was used to extract the flour and starch from the pulp and peel.
Juan Pablo Castañeda-Niño +2 more
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Legume ScienceProtein deficiency, especially among children, is prevalent in most developing countries. One sustainable strategy proposed to tackle this deficiency is by incorporating locally available but underutilised staple foods that are rich in proteins such as ...
Gifty Serwaa Otoo +7 more
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Economical Method for the Production of Flour from Green Plantains
The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico, 1963 An economical method was developed for producing a flour of acceptable quality from green plantains. Five lots weighing 20 pounds each were prepared for dehydration as follows: Peeled by hand and sliced, unpeeled and sliced, unpeeled sliced and treated with 2-percent potassium metabisulfite, and unpeeled sliced and treated with 2-percent citric acid ...
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Potential impact of higher food prices on poverty : summary estimates for a dozen west and central African countries [PDF]
Concerns have been raised about the impact of rising food prices worldwide on the poor. To assess the impact of rising food prices in any particular country it is necessary to look at both the impact on food producers who are poor or near-poor and could ...
Adoho, Franck +5 more
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