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View article: Draft genome sequences of <i>Limosilactobacillus fermentum</i> IJAL 01 335, isolated from a traditional cereal fermented dough
Draft genome sequences of <i>Limosilactobacillus fermentum</i> IJAL 01 335, isolated from a traditional cereal fermented dough Open
Limosilactobacillus fermentum IJAL 01 335 was isolated from mawè , a spontaneously fermented cereal dough from Benin. The 1.83 Mb draft genome sequence (52.37% GC) comprises 154 contigs, 1,836 coding sequences, and 23 predicted antibiotic …
View article: Halogenated persistent organic pollutants in selected processed small fish species from Ghana
Halogenated persistent organic pollutants in selected processed small fish species from Ghana Open
Small fish species plays an important role in ensuring food security and nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa while limited data are available on environmental contaminants in these foods. Processed whole small fish (four marine and two freshwa…
View article: When borders close: Social networks, resilience and food security among informal cross-border fish traders on the Ghana-Togo border
When borders close: Social networks, resilience and food security among informal cross-border fish traders on the Ghana-Togo border Open
Cross-border fish trade contributes to regional food security and is a source of income for informal traders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the activities of cross-border traders were severely affected. Lockdowns and border closures limite…
View article: Assessment of waste generated from fresh Nile tilapia <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> in Accra, Ghana
Assessment of waste generated from fresh Nile tilapia <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> in Accra, Ghana Open
Aquaculture is a key component of Ghana's food system strategies, promoting sustainable animal protein production. Aquaculture complements traditional marine capture fisheries to close the gap between demand and supply. However, about one …
View article: Enriched local convenience foods with two different small pelagic fish species increases the nutritional value without compromising taste
Enriched local convenience foods with two different small pelagic fish species increases the nutritional value without compromising taste Open
Cereals and their derived products are important dietary sources for humans but are mostly deficient in protein and several micronutrients. To increase the nutrient content of rice and wheat flour-based recipes, nutrient-dense powders of t…
View article: Tilapia consumption patterns and consumer preferences: Predictors and perspectives of consumers in Ghana
Tilapia consumption patterns and consumer preferences: Predictors and perspectives of consumers in Ghana Open
The objective of this study was to assess consumer behaviour towards tilapia and tilapia products and provide information linking production with consumption patterns and preferences as well as to predict factors that influence consumer pr…
View article: Effect of seasonal variation and farming systems on the properties of Nile tilapia gelatin extracted from scales
Effect of seasonal variation and farming systems on the properties of Nile tilapia gelatin extracted from scales Open
Although fish gelatin has become a research hotspot in recent years, researchers and manufacturers are still looking for high-quality sources of fish galatin to meet the commercial demand for safer gelatin.became This study aimed to evalua…
View article: Challenge Test to Assess the Microbial Inhibitory Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria in <i>Ice-Kenkey</i>
Challenge Test to Assess the Microbial Inhibitory Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria in <i>Ice-Kenkey</i> Open
Foods fermented by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are considered safer and healthier due to LAB’s ability to inhibit pathogen growth and produce bioactive compounds. The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of lactic acid bacter…
View article: A cross-sectional study on the nutritional status, dietary diversity, and small fish consumption patterns in coastal fishing communities of Ghana
A cross-sectional study on the nutritional status, dietary diversity, and small fish consumption patterns in coastal fishing communities of Ghana Open
Fish is readily available to fishing communities. Given the high nutritional value of fish, these communities are expected to have better nutritional status, compared to non-fishing communities. However, this assumption is not well studied…
View article: The processing, preparation, and cooking practices of small fish among poor Ghanaian households: An exploratory qualitative study
The processing, preparation, and cooking practices of small fish among poor Ghanaian households: An exploratory qualitative study Open
Small fish are an important part of the diet in Ghana, but malnutrition rates remain high. The nutritional quality of fish consumed in Ghana may be affected by food processing and cooking practices, but the extent to which these processes …
View article: Assessment of the volume of seafood waste generation, utilization and management system from selected seafood processing companies in Ghana: A case study
Assessment of the volume of seafood waste generation, utilization and management system from selected seafood processing companies in Ghana: A case study Open
Seafood waste has gained attention globally due to its increasing demand and negative impact on the environment. Survey work was conducted because Ghana has a significant number of commercial seafood processing industries but documentation…
View article: Market women’s skills, constraints, and agency in supplying affordable, safe, and high-quality fish in Ghana
Market women’s skills, constraints, and agency in supplying affordable, safe, and high-quality fish in Ghana Open
In Ghana, the role of female informal traders (“market women”) in making low-cost smoked and dried fish available in urban and rural marketplaces is the key to explaining the high consumption of fish in the country. However, market women’s…
View article: Nutrient and contaminant exposure from smoked European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Implications for children's health in Ghana
Nutrient and contaminant exposure from smoked European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus): Implications for children's health in Ghana Open
Inadequate nutrient intakes are frequent among young children in low- and middle-income countries, causing prevalent micronutrient deficiencies. In Ghana, small smoked fish are the most frequently consumed animal source foods, and both who…
View article: Microbial Diversity and Metabolite Profile of Fermenting Millet in the Production of Hausa koko, a Ghanaian Fermented Cereal Porridge
Microbial Diversity and Metabolite Profile of Fermenting Millet in the Production of Hausa koko, a Ghanaian Fermented Cereal Porridge Open
Hausa koko is an indigenous porridge processed from millet in Ghana. The process involves fermentation stages, giving the characteristic organoleptic properties of the product that is produced largely at a small-scale household level and s…
View article: Anchovy powder enrichment in brown rice‐based instant cereal: a process optimization study using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
Anchovy powder enrichment in brown rice‐based instant cereal: a process optimization study using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Open
There is a need for expanding the utilization of small fish as they constitute an undervalued and important source of protein and micronutrients in many developing countries suffering from micronutrient deficiencies. One way to increase co…
View article: Draft Genome Sequences of <i>Pseudomonas</i> sp. Isolates Recovered from Ghanaian Fish Food Samples in 2018
Draft Genome Sequences of <i>Pseudomonas</i> sp. Isolates Recovered from Ghanaian Fish Food Samples in 2018 Open
The genus Pseudomonas represents a broad diversity of opportunistic and pathogenic species that are able to colonize a wide range of ecological niches. Here, we report on draft genome sequences of 35 Pseudomonas sp. isolates that were reco…
View article: Composition of nutrients, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microbiological quality in processed small indigenous fish species from Ghana: Implications for food security
Composition of nutrients, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microbiological quality in processed small indigenous fish species from Ghana: Implications for food security Open
The triple burden of malnutrition is an incessant issue in low- and middle-income countries, and fish has the potential to mitigate this burden. In Ghana fish is a central part of the diet, but data on nutrients and contaminants in process…
View article: Fish for food and nutrition security in Ghana: Challenges and opportunities
Fish for food and nutrition security in Ghana: Challenges and opportunities Open
Fish is an important dietary source of micronutrients, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. In Ghana, effective management of fish and the fisheries is essential for food, economic and nutrition security and is critical towards…
View article: Lactobacillus garii sp. nov., isolated from a fermented cassava product
Lactobacillus garii sp. nov., isolated from a fermented cassava product Open
A novel Gram-positive, catalase negative, rod-shaped strain, FI11369 T , was isolated from gari , a traditional West African fermented food derived from cassava. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity, the closest type strains were Lac…
View article: Nutrient content of fish powder from low value fish and fish byproducts
Nutrient content of fish powder from low value fish and fish byproducts Open
Consuming small‐sized fish species whole, and bones of large fish could contribute significantly to reducing the level of micronutrient and protein malnutrition. These fish products are more affordable and could therefore meet the needs of…
View article: Quality Assessment and Nutraceutical Potential of a Traditionally Harvested Honeydew Honey from the Wild in Ghana
Quality Assessment and Nutraceutical Potential of a Traditionally Harvested Honeydew Honey from the Wild in Ghana Open
Aim: The aim of this research was to ascertain the quality of the honeydew honey harvested with wood smoke. Methodology: The sample was stored in a container underlined with aluminium foil and then covered with a cork and kept for subseque…