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View article: Fatty acid composition and lipid stability of cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) flour preserved using ginger and garlic extracts
Fatty acid composition and lipid stability of cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) flour preserved using ginger and garlic extracts Open
Insect consumption is regarded as a sustainable diet with a high nutritional value and low environmental footprint. This study evaluated the fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of flour produced from crickets treated with ginger…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Aflatoxin in Groundnut and Maize Products in Africa: Prevalence, Detection and Mitigation Strategies
A Comprehensive Review of Aflatoxin in Groundnut and Maize Products in Africa: Prevalence, Detection and Mitigation Strategies Open
Aflatoxins are a toxic secondary metabolite, mainly produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Aflatoxin contamination of food is a global concern, as they are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic. Groundnuts and maize…
View article: Phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of various solvent extracts of two varieties of ginger and garlic
Phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of various solvent extracts of two varieties of ginger and garlic Open
View article: Aflatoxin contamination in groundnut and maize food products in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Aflatoxin contamination in groundnut and maize food products in Eastern and Northern Uganda Open
Groundnut and maize are among the economically important crops grown widely in Uganda for household food and income security. However, those crops and their products are vulnerable to aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxin contamination. The pr…
View article: Color, pH, microbiological, and sensory quality of crickets (<i>Gryllus bimaculatus</i>) flour preserved with ginger and garlic extracts
Color, pH, microbiological, and sensory quality of crickets (<i>Gryllus bimaculatus</i>) flour preserved with ginger and garlic extracts Open
Although spices have been used in food for centuries, little is known about their use to preserve insect‐based foods. This study assessed the flour produced from blanched crickets treated with extracts of either ginger, garlic or both at a…
View article: Effect of aqueous and organic solvent extraction on in-vitro antimicrobial activity of two varieties of fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum)
Effect of aqueous and organic solvent extraction on in-vitro antimicrobial activity of two varieties of fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum) Open
The current state of antimicrobial resistance to synthetic antimicrobial drugs has led to renewed interest in natural antimicrobial compounds. Antimicrobial activity of extracts of (local and hybrid) ginger and garlic was investigated usin…
View article: Potential Sources of Natural Antioxidants and Antimicrobials: Comparative Analysis of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extracts from Different Solvent Extraction Systems
Potential Sources of Natural Antioxidants and Antimicrobials: Comparative Analysis of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Extracts from Different Solvent Extraction Systems Open
Phytochemical content and activity of organic and aqueous extracts of turmeric (Curcuma longa) was studied to determine their potential for use as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials for therapeutic and food applications.Turmeric rhizo…
View article: Awareness of Aflatoxin Contamination: The Case of Farmers, Traders, and Consumers in Eastern and Northern Uganda
Awareness of Aflatoxin Contamination: The Case of Farmers, Traders, and Consumers in Eastern and Northern Uganda Open