Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)

Articles

• COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SHEA BUTTER AND OLEIN QUALITY IN IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

  Adekunle Olufemi Adewale , Mariam Aisha Ibrahim

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10664639

  The shea tree, its biology, and cultivation belt have been extensively studied and documented, along with methods of extraction. In West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, rural women predominantly utilize traditional methods of shea butter extraction, despite the labor-intensive nature, due

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• PROFILE OF CYANOGENIC CONTENT, MOISTURE, AND COLOR IN ZAMBIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCTS

  John Mwaba Kabwe , Mercy Chilufya Mwanza

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10664642

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) stands out as one of the most widely cultivated root crops worldwide, playing a vital role as a primary calorie source for a significant portion of the African population. In 2014 alone, over 145 million tonnes of cassava were harvested from approximately

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• CHARACTERIZATION OF FATTY ACID COMPOSITION IN HAPLOZANA NIGROLINEATA, ACANTHACRIS RUFICORNIS, AND PROTOMACRONEMA SPECIES: THREE EDIBLE ARTHROPODS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO

  Marie Claire Nzobo , François Makosso

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10664644

  Lipids, encompassing both plant and animal molecules, are crucial components with diverse roles in biological systems. These molecules are highly efficient energy sources, providing approximately 39.5 kJ per gram, making them vital for sustaining metabolic activities. Apart from their energy

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• PROFILING LOCAL PLANT-BASED INFUSIONS IN BURKINA FASO: TECHNOLOGICAL, PHYSICO-CHEMICAL, AND MICROBIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

  Souleymane Traoré , Aminata Ouedraogo Sanou

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10664646

  Throughout history, plants have held significant value worldwide for their medicinal properties, with herbal teas emerging as a prominent avenue for harnessing their benefits. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the development and consumption of herbal teas, driven by growing

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