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Determinants of Value addition to Plantain among small-scale Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Kufa Journal for Agricultural Sciences
Value addition has been reported as a panacea for poverty among small-scale farmers. However, the factors that determine its use among plantain farmers are unclear.
Abraham Falola, Mobololaji Omolabake Musa, Ridwan Mukaila, Adetunji Olanrewaju, Taiye Hassanah Subair   +4 more
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The Modernized Traditional Diet: A Major Risk Factor for Hypertension and Multimorbidity in Belize's Multiethnic Population

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
The Belize Nutrition and Health Study (n = 289) identified two dietary patterns: a “Modernized Traditional Staple” pattern (high refined carbohydrates, low diversity) associated with 40% higher odds of hypertension, and a protective “Prudent/Healthy” pattern.
Danladi C. Husaini, Lisa J. Johnson, Chukwuemeka Nwokocha   +2 more
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Phytochemical studies of wheat-plantain composite flours enriched with velvet beans flours

Research Journal of Food Science and Nutrition
Wheat, which is an expensive grain, is not adequate to meet the nutritional requirements of the end users. Hence, enrichment of wheat with easily affordable underutilized legumes and fruits that have superior nutritional value is a good approach to producing functional foods and this is also a good way to reduce the cost of wheat importation. Therefore,
T. K Adebayo, M.C Ibrahim
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Effect of Firm Ripe Plantain Fruit Flour Addition on the Chemical, Sensory and Microbial Quality of Fura Powder

, 2017
This study was carried out to determine the effect of firm ripe plantain fruit flour addition on the chemical, sensory and microbial quality of fura powder.
Yusufu, P.A., Ojuko, O.O, Mosiko, T.B.
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Effectiveness of Green Plantain Peel and Pulp Flour Blends as Coating on the Textural Properties and Oil Uptake in Fried Fish Fillets

, 2020
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of green plantain peel and pulp flour blends as coating on the textural properties and oil uptake of fried fish fillet.
Ajayi, F.F., Henshaw, F.O., Sobukola, O.P., Omemu, A.M.3   +3 more
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Analyses of dietary fibre contents, antioxidant composition, functional and pasting properties of plantain and Moringa oleifera composite flour blends

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2017
Plantain is a staple food in many African and Asian countries yet it is underutilized and experiences huge post-harvest losses annually. This study attempts to increase plantain utilization through processing into more shelf stable products.
Adebanjo A. Badejo, Adeboye P. Osunlakin, Ademola Famakinwa, Atinuke O. Idowu, Tayo N. Fagbemi   +4 more
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Feeding Experiences Among Caregivers of Children With Down Syndrome in Rwanda: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
In Rwanda, Caregivers of children with Down Syndrome face multiple feeding challenges, like development delays and physiological changes of their children, financial limitations, and insufficient partner support, they adapt via increasing frequency meal, time intensive care which promote bonds through love and faith, Additionally They recommend Health ...
Joselyne Rugema, Eric Matsiko, Vedaste Bagweneza, Donatilla Mukamana, Leon Mutesa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional Composition of Wheat, Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) and Unripe Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Flour Blends

, 2022
Aims: This research aimed at determining the chemical and nutritional properties of composite flour produced from wheat, mushroom and unripe plantain composite flour in order to explore its potentials in food formulation.
Ogunlakin, G. O., Ajala, F. O., Olajire, A. S.   +2 more
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Comparative Effects of Natural and Alternative Ripening Inducers on the Nutritional Qualities of Plantain Flours

Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences
This study was aimed at comparing the effects of natural and alternative ripening agents, namely natural ripening, calcium carbide, cassava peel, and unripe wild mango, on the nutritional attributes of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) under a completely ...
Abraham Olasupo Oladebeye, Aderonke Adenike Oladebeye, Akeem Olalekan Adelu   +2 more
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Eco‐Friendly Bioplastic Film Produced With Green Plantain Starch (Musa paradisiaca L.): Effect of Activated Carbon Addition and Hydrothermal Modification

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 9, Page 8048-8063, 10 May 2026.
Activated Carbon as a Reinforcing Material for Starch Bioplastics. ABSTRACT Eco‐friendly starch‐based bioplastic films reinforced with activated carbon (AC) were produced using green plantain starch in its native and heat‐moisture treatment (HMT) forms to overcome typical limitations of starch materials, such as low mechanical strength and poor water ...
Eduardo Bruno Macêdo Viana, Matheus Ferreira Almeida, Maria José Missão Cordeiro, Sara Moreno Pereira Lacerda, Alcebíades Rebouças São José, Renata Cristina Ferreira Bonomo, Cassiara Camelo Eloi de Souza, Mateus Pereira Flores Santos, Cristiane Martins Veloso   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source