by Anukriti Vashishtha, Stephen Whelan, John Byrne and Sinead Morris
Literature Review
The term 'terroir' refers to the combination of all environmental elements that influence a crop's phenotype and impart character to distilled spirits through specific identifiable flavour compounds. While terroir's role in undistilled beverages such as wine and beer is well-established, its ...
American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2024, 12(2), 65-76. DOI: 10.12691/ajfst-12-2-2
Pub. Date: April 06, 2024
by Uchenna Emmanuel Umeohia and Abiodun Adekunle Olapade
Original Research
One of the horticultural crops that is grown and consumed extensively worldwide is the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Tomato is rich in dietary fibers, phosphorus, iron, essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and sugars, which underscores its high nutritional value. From consumer perspective, ...
American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2024, 12(2), 42-64. DOI: 10.12691/ajfst-12-2-1
Pub. Date: March 26, 2024
by Uchenna Emmanuel Umeohia and Abiodun Adekunle Olapade
Original Research
Edible films are desired due to their eco-friendliness, opportunity for active substance delivery, and excellent alternatives to conventional packaging. This study was designed to develop, characterize, and optimize bioactive edible films from tomato puree and peels, and moringa leaves extract. A ...
American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2024, 12(1), 19-41. DOI: 10.12691/ajfst-12-1-4
Pub. Date: February 25, 2024
by Bob Wilfrid Loumouamou, Eliane Thérèse Biassala, Célestine Kiminou Ngounga, Anicet Frédéric Binaki, Eldride Grace Divine Ngabé, Jean Mathurin Nzikou and Christian Feueltgaldah Bopoundza
Original Research
The aim of this study was to investigate the kinetics and thermodynamic properties of thermal bleaching of Raphia sese oil. The effectiveness of temperature in bleaching Raphia sese oil was investigated in this work. The result suggests that increasing temperature increases the bleaching rate of the ...
American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2024, 12(1), 13-18. DOI: 10.12691/ajfst-12-1-3
Pub. Date: January 19, 2024
by Sada Omari Shosy
Original Research
Benincasa hispida is a seasonal fruit widely grown in Tanzania mostly in Dodoma region. Assessing effect of drying methods on nutrient content of Benincasa hispida varieties in Tanzania is valuable for preserving the fruit's availability throughout the year. Additionally, evaluating sensory ...
American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2024, 12(1), 8-12. DOI: 10.12691/ajfst-12-1-2
Pub. Date: January 16, 2024