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Melamine-an industrial chemical-was recently found in infant formula in China but it has since spiralled to other food categories that use milk powder as an ingredient, such as chocolate, biscuits and eggs. As of September 21, 2008, a total of 52,857…

The microstructure, physico-chemical and functional properties of legume starches affect their cooking quality as well as the texture and rheological behaviour of foods processed from them. Thus, this study sought to establish the microstructural,…

Composition in dark chocolate was varied and the effects determined on microstructure, using light microscopy, and mechanical properties of molten and tempered chocolates, using a TA.HD Plus Texture Analyser. Compositional parameters were particle…

Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD) for K=2 was used to study the combined effects of multi-stage heat exchangers for Stages 1 (14–30 °C) and 2 (12–28 °C) coolant temperatures at constant Stage 3 coolant and holding temperatures during…

Central composite rotatable design for k = 3 was used to study the combined effect of feed moisture (12-44%), cowpea concentration (0-20%) and groundnut concentration (0-10%) on the physical and functional properties of extruded sorghum-legume blends…

High yielding and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) resistant cassava varieties have been developed by the Crop Research Institute of Ghana with varying compositions and concentrations of starches and sugars. This study characterized four of these…

Yoghurt produced by fermenting milk from peanut and soy milk are considered to have poor sensory attributes due to the off-flavours legumes generate in food products. Improvement in flavour requires a combination of treatments. This study employed…

This study investigated the suitability of Stephan mixer for use as conche during small-scale chocolate production in an attempt to reduce cost and processing time. Molten chocolate was processed using the Stephan mixer under different temperature…

Response surface methodology and central composite rotatable design (CCRD) for K= 3 were used to investigate the combined effect of blanching time (0-1 min), processing time (10-30 min) and sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) salt concentration (0%-2%)…

Inulin and polydextrose have in recent times form basic ingredients in the manufacture of many sugar-free products. However, the applicability and suitability of inulin and polydextrose mixtures as sucrose replacers during manufacture of sugar-free…