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Economical Assessment of NSPRI Parabolic Shaped Solar Dryer for Cowpea Flour Production

Journal of Research in Agriculture and Food Sciences
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a crucial staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, providing essential nutrients but facing challenges in storage and processing.
Airat Alaba Jimoh, Oluwatosin Abigael Ojo, Omoniyi Samuel Oyewole, Olufisayo Ibitoye, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Zaka, Ayokunle Alejo, Abdul-Zahir Olamide Alao   +6 more
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Characterizing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoked Chicken from Ilorin and Implications for Human Health

Proceedings
Smoked chicken products from the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute and three locations in Ilorin, Nigeria, were analyzed for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using gas chromatography. Total PAH levels ranged from 490.893 to 509.064 μg/kg
Idorenyin Nwaehujor, Fatimah Badmos, Mercy Ige, Tawakalitu Ahmed, Damilola Ariyo, Saburi Atanda, Adijat Okunlade, Adetutu Adediji, Lateef Sanni   +8 more
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Effect of heat treatments on the drying behaviour, moisture content and oil yield of Balanite aegyptiaca Kernels

Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2020
The influence of different heat treatments, including oven drying at 40, 50, 60 and 70 °C for 60, 120 and 180 minutes at each temperature, roasting, boiling for 5, 10, and 15 minutes, sun and solar drying for 480 and 720 minutes, on the drying behaviour,
GRACE IGBELE ABEL, ADEBAYO OJO ADEBIYI, FOLINE FOLORUNSHO OLAYEMI, PATRICIA ONOGHOETO PESSU   +3 more
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Consumer evaluations of store brands: effects of store image and product attributes [PDF]

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2004
The importance of store brands has increased. Many products carrying a label that is exclusively available from a specific retailer chain have been introduced in recent years, with varying degrees of success. Retailers appear to pay little attention to the multiple risks associated with adding new product categories to their store labels.
Semeijn Janjaap, Riel Allard C.R. van, Ambrosini Ana Beatriz   +2 more
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Ascorbic acid retention of freshly harvested seven Nigerian green leafy vegetables after soaking in water

Ruhuna Journal of Science, 2018
Vitamins are micronutrients needed in the body for important biologic functions. The current study examined the influence of steeping on vitamin C retention of seven Nigerian vegetable leaves after soaking for 8 h.
S.A. Akande, M.E. Inana, E.E. Ugama, A.E. Azeke, F. Owuno, C.F. Oledibe, M.N. Adindu, A.O. Adedokun, S.I. Roberts, O.U. Nze-Dike   +9 more
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Stored-Product Insects Associated with a Retail Pet Store Chain in Kansas [PDF]

Journal of Economic Entomology, 2003
The types and numbers of insect species associated with eight Kansas retail stores belonging to a pet store chain were surveyed during February to August 2001. Insects were monitored at 1-3-wk intervals using food- and pheromone-baited pitfall traps for beetles and pheromone-baited sticky traps for moths.
Rennie, Roesli, Bhadriraju, Subramanyam, James F, Campbell, Kim, Kemp   +3 more
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NRASQ61R Expression in Lymphatic Endothelial Cells Causes Enlarged Vessels, Hemorrhagic Chylous Effusions, and High Mortality in a Mouse Model of Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis (KLA) is an aggressive complex lymphatic anomaly. Patients exhibit malformed lymphatic vessels and often develop hemorrhagic effusions and elevated angiopoietin‐2 (Ang‐2) levels. A somatic NRAS p.Q61R (NRASQ61R) mutation has been associated with KLA.
C. Griffin McDaniel, Patricia Pastura, Joshua P. Scallan, Timothy D. Le Cras   +3 more
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Efficacy of Beeswax and Essential Oil Coatings on Preserving Quality and Extending Shelf Life of Unripe Mangoes (Mangifera indica)

UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
This study evaluated the performance of Mangifera indica fruits coated with beeswax admixed with some essential oils including cinnamon, lavender and clove oil.
Ayangbemi T Busola, Ogungbemi Kunle, Adeniyi M Boluwaji, Alejo O Ayokunle, Popoola T Samuel, Solomon-Ibuwunwa M Oluwakemi   +5 more
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Comparative Study of Drying Methods on Proximate Composition, Chlorophyll Retention and Phytochemical properties in Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves

Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Chaya) is a nutrient-rich leafy vegetable widely consumed for its health benefits. However, its high moisture content limits shelf life, making drying the preferred option due to its low cost and suitability for rural settings.
Omoniyi Oyewole, Olufisayo Ibitoye, Mariam Abiola Raji, Adenike Olayiwola, Olubukola Ademilola Ogundare, Elizabeth Olamide Adewunmi, Taiwo Oluwatoyin Ajao   +6 more
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African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra Macrophylla Benth): Unsung Hero of Tropical Africa [PDF]

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
This review gives an insight into the African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth), a crop native to the tropical regions of Africa. Fundamentally, this article reviewed the African oil seed as a plant, production of its seed derivative (ugba ...
Rukayat Queen Adegbola, Jacob Adetayo Adegbola, Temitope Adepeju Ihum, Lateef Oladimeji Sanni   +3 more
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