Kayode Arowora

• Ph.D. Nutritional Biochemistry
• Senior Lecturer at Federal University Wukari

This study compared the chemical compositions of two local varieties of rice in Wukari, Taraba state. The two local varieties of rice analyzed were, Jambawo and Faro, both cultivated in Wukari. The samples were analyzed for proximate composition on dry matter basis, mineral and phytochemical compositions. Gross energy composition was determined the...

Aim: This study examined the histological effect of ethanolic extracts of fruits of Acacia nilotica and flowers of Calotropis procera on aspirin-induced stomach ulcer in male albino rats. Acacia nilotica fruits and Calotropis procera flowers are among the plant parts which are used in the treatment of ulcers by local folks in Wukari, Nigeria. Study...

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has been identified as a powerful molecular approach in revolutionizing food microbiology, most especially for effective identification of foodborne pathogens. This technology is very effective to reduce the burden of pathogenic infections from the health of humans. NGS shows highly throughputs which synthesize mill...

Human diseases caused by foodborne microorganisms have been highlighted as important health concerns, especially in most developing countries. There is a higher demand for quality food by human population, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To prevent the intra and international spread of pathogens associated with food; various techn...

Background The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense are commonly used as spices. Due to their wide use in nutrition and traditional medicine, there is need to examine the biochemical and histological effects of ethanolic extracts of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense on liver and kid...

Single-cell sequencing is an emerging field in diverse areas of science and has made impactful progress in recent times, resulting in greater appreciation and understanding of the many pathophysiological processes, like foodborne disease, that affect human health. Based on the need to gain insights into the complex and diverse microbial ecosystem,...

Aflatoxins are mostly toxic secondary fungal metabolites which are derived from some certain strains of fungi such as species of Aspergillus, specifically Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and they are quickly absorbed by blood cells in the human body if consumed in any aflatoxin contaminated food. It can also lead to serious threats to b...

The study evaluated the proximate composition and amino acid contents of selected legumes and Hura crepitans seed in Wukari,Taraba State, Nigeria. The Sand box seeds were collected from its tree in Wukari town, while black eyed pea and red kidney beans were purchased from Wukari market. The samples were processed into powder for proximate compositi...

The aim of this research was to investigate the possible effects of white and red table wine on the brain using Wister rats. Twenty-four (24) Wister rats weighing an average of 193g were purchased and identified at the zoological department of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. The rats were randomly assigned to four groups of six rats each...

Background and Objective: Crops sold in Nigeria has a great impact on health, different types of crops have varying nutritional values.Therefore, this study evaluated the proximate composition and total aflatoxins levels in some selected grain crops in Taraba and Benue States of Nigeria. The crops evaluated were maize, rice, groundnut and acha. Mat...

Background: Comparative effects of palm kernel oil, olive oil, crude oil and honey on liver function of male albino rats was evaluated in this study because of their wide use in traditional medicine. Methods:A total of 35 healthy male albino rats were used in this study. The rats were randomly placed into 5 groups with 6 rats in each group. The rat...

This study investigated the nutritional composition and pesticide residue levels in cereal grains sold in Wukari market, Taraba State, Nigeria. Standard methods of AOAC were used for the nutrient analysis of the samples (wheat, sorghum, millet and maize). The organophosphate pesticide residue analysis was based on QuEchERs (Quick, easy, cheap, effe...

Phoenix dactylifera fruit, Cyperus esculentus nut and Cocos nucifera nut are plant materials that are commonly consumed by man in many parts of the world. This research evaluated the liver function and haematological effects of extracts of date fruit, coconut and tiger nut in albino rats. Healthy male albino rats (20) were used and distributed rand...

Effects of ethanolic extracts of leaf, seed and fruit of Datura metel on kidney function of male albino rats was investigated in this study. The result showed a non-significant (p > 0.05) increase of urea concentration in groups 2 and 3 administered low (300 mg/kg bw) and high (600 mg/kg bw) dose of leaf extract respectively and a non-significant (...

This study investigated the chemical composition of Cyperus esculentus nut and Phoenix dactylifera fruit. The nuts and fruits were purchased as commonly sold in Wukari, Nigeria. They were cleaned, sorted for healthy parts, sun-dried and milled into fine powder. The AOAC, AAS and GC-MS methods were adopted for the proximate, mineral and phytochemica...

Pigeon pea is a legume with potential to improve food nutrition, enhance food security and contribute to national economy. The book provides information on pigeon benefits, recipes, processing, packaging saftety tips and production

This research investigated the effects of soft drinks on some biochemical research parameters and histological study on liver in wistar rats. Effects of vitamin C on brix content of these soft drinks were also considered. This research was necessitated by the ruling of the high Court at Igbosere, Lagos , Nigeria which stated that NAFDAC should enfo...

Antimicrobials in food packaging are used to enhance quality and safety by reducing surface contamination of processed food. This study investigated the effects of Aloe vera- coated packaging materials on the microbial quality characteristics of breadfruit flour. Breadfruit flour was packaged in Jute bag (JB), Kalico bag (KA), low-density Polyethyl...

This research was necessitated by the quest to create a useful product from wastes (bio-ethanol from rice husk). This if successful will serve two purposes; first, help reduce wastes in the environment and to create wealth from waste. Separated isolates of Trichophyton soudanense, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophyte, Aspergillus oryzae,...

This study investigated the effects of various volumes of red wine on liver function of male Wistar rats. The essence of this research is to determine, if the potential toxicity observed in consumption of red wine can be reduced by lowering the volume of red wines consumed using experimental animals. Thirty (30) male Wistar rats (weighing 190 ± 5.0...

Background and objective: This study investigated the nutritional and phytochemical composition, antioxidant characteristics of Adansonia. digitata (baobab) leaves as well as fractionation of its ethanolic extract using column chromatography. Materials and methods: Baobab leaves were collected from wukari, dried under shade and analyzed for proxima...

Objectives: This study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional compositions of polished rice (Royal stallion) and local varietal rice (sipi) procured in Wukari, Taraba state, Nigeria. Methods: Proximate composition of the samples were determined by Standard Methods of Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC), while Atomic Absorption Spectropho...

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of orally administered extracts of Datura metel (leaf, seed and fruit) on blood sugar and serum protein levels. Methods: Thirty-five (35) male Wistar rats were randomly allotted into seven (7) groups and each group had five rats. Each group was administered orally varying amounts of Datura metel for one...

The study investigated the levels of protein, energy, and moisture content as well as amino acid composition in some oilseed samples, using High Performance Liquid Chromatographic (HPLC) Technique, while other analysis were carried out using the standard methods of Association of official analytical chemists. All the samples were procured from Wuka...

This study investigated the effects of ethanolic extracts of Datura metel parts on liver function of male albino rats. The plant parts are used for several reasons, including its medicinal and psychoactive activities. Thirty-five albino rats were used and distributed into 7 groups of 5 rats each. The extracts were administered to the test animals f...

This study investigates the potential of developing nutritionally improved extrudate-like cereal-legume snacks using low-cost technology. Maize–pigeon pea flour blends were cold-pressed with fabricated hand screw press equipment and dried at 50C or fried. The mineral composition of flours, storage and sensory properties of the dried and fried extru...

Abstract This study was conducted to determine the protein and energy levels, and also amino acids content in some leafy vegetables. Amino acids composition was determined using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method, energy determination was by the bomb calorimetric method while other analyses carried out on the vegetables were adapt...

p class="abstract"> Background: The influence of Ocimum gratissimum leaf supplementation on feed intake; weight change via growth performance of Wistar rats was investigated. Methods: A total of twenty (20) rats (average weight of 80 g±10 g), housed in a well-ventilated cages and given feed and water ad libitum for 2 weeks after which they were ran...

p class="abstract"> Background: This study was carried out to determine the growth performance of rats fed graded levels of Corchorus olitorius supplemented diet. Methods: Twenty male wistar rats weighing between 70g and 90g were purchased and randomly allocated into four treatment groups with graded levels of Corchorus olitorius ( 2.5%, 5% and 10%...

The performance evaluation of the cowpea de-hulling machine was done using a factorial experiment in a completely randomize design involving speed, soaking time and cowpea variety each at 3, 3, and 2 levels respectively. These were replicated three times. LSD was used to further analyze the significant means. The results showed that the speed, soak...

In the current study, the biochemical changes in haematological and liver function parameters in Intoxicated Male Albino Rats treated with Hymenocardia acida leaves ethanolic extract on AlCl3-toxicity was investigated. Twenty albino rats assigned to four groups of five each were used. Exactly 100 mg/kg bw of the plant extract was administered to gr...

Water lily (Nymphaea lotus) bulbs from Mankhanwa River in Ibi – Nigeria were quantified for their biochemical composition. Proximate composition, anti-nutritional factors, minerals, vitamins and phytochemical contents in the plant bulb were assayed using Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) standard methods. Values were obtained in du...

ABSTRACT Background: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of Datura metel (leaf, seed and fruit) on blood lipid profile of male albino rats. Methods: Thirty-five albino rats (8 weeks old) weighing between 66g and 84g were purchased and randomly allotted into 7 groups. The normal control (group 1) received normal saline, while gro...

Moisture profoundly influences product attributes such as quality and safety. The knowledge of moisture sorption isotherm is essential to determine products stability, and needed for design of storage, packaging and drying systems for extension of shelf lives. This study is to develop sorption isotherms of Prosopis africana. The moisture sorption i...

The increasing interest and research activity in edible packaging have been motivated by both increasing consumer demand for safe, convenient, and stable foods and also awareness of the negative environmental impacts of non-biodegradable packaging waste. The aim of this study was to improve carrot fruit storability by testing the effect of edible c...

Three different varieties of tomatoes, Alawusa (TX1), a local variety with four lobes (TX2) and another local variety with two lobes (TX3) were sliced and dried in an oven at 55ºC for a period of four hours. The dried samples were packaged in polythene bags labeled TX1, TX2 and TX3. Proximate composition, titratable acidity and pH were monitored in...

Two different coatings were developed from Corn Starch (CSME) and Carboxymethylcellulose (CMCME) and their effects were investigated on the quality and storability of orange fruits. The two experimental coatings were: CSME and CMCME both mixed with 75mg/ml of crude extract of Moringa Oleifera. The following parameters were measured: Weight loss, as...

Biodegradable edible coatings from Moringa oil(MO) and Neem oil (NO) was applied to carrot fruits in order to provide environmentally friendly, healthy treatments (with which to better preserve fresh fruit quality) and safety during postharvest storage at ambient temperature of 27± 3oC and relative humidity of 50-60% . Physical properties like weig...

The use of conventional food packaging materials is usually effective in terms of barrier. On the other hand, their non‐biodegradability creates serious environmental problems, motivating researches on edible biopolymer films and coatings to at least partially replace synthetic polymers as food packaging materials. Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained...

Four different coatings were developed from the mucilage of Cactus and their effects were investigated on the quality and storability of carrot fruits. The four experimental coatings were: Pure mucilage extracts (ME), Mucilage extract mixed with 5ml glycerol (MEG), Mucilage extract mixed 5ml soy oil ( MESO), Mucilage extract mixed with 5ml olive oi...

The paper posits that Nigeria like most developing countries is not immune to protein deficiency among its population because of the often prohibitive prices and overdependence on conventional animal protein source which are in limited supply. The consumption of edible insects is a way out of this predicament. Entomophagy is common practice in the...

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) blanched for 20min was dehulled and milled into flour. The flour was incorporated into dried whole fermented maize (Ogi) at five levels. The resultant products were analyzed for chemical and pasting properties. The fortified Ogi samples were also assessed for sensory attributes: appearance, color, flavor, mouth feel and o...

Palm oil was obtained from Linkjon commercial processing oil mill with food grade equipment at Umunze in Anambra State. The samples were stored at ambient conditions for one year in five different containers (transparent plastic, opaque blue plastic, opaque white plastic, green bottle and transparent bottle). Quality indices were determined for moi...

Edible coating has been used for preserving the quality and safety of fresh fruit and vegetables. The ability of polysaccharide-based (carboxy methyl cellulose and corn starch) coatings to extend the shelf life and quality of cucumber fruit during storage at ambient temperature of 25-28 o C and relative humidity of 83-95% was investigated. The resu...

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) was dried using a multipurpose dryer (MPD) developed by researchers at Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI). Proximate composition of dehydrated flour and those stored for eight and twelve months was carried out. Moisture content was determined by air-oven method, while protein value was determined by...

The study was conducted to develop a seasoning from a combination of mushrooms and fermented locust bean seeds. The milled samples were prepared in different concentrations. The chemical, functional, microbial properties and sensory acceptability of the samples were determined. Crude protein, ash content, water absorption capacity, oil absorption c...

Edible coatings based on hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose(HPMC) with and without an aqueous extract of Moringa leaves, were developed and applied to orange, in order to improve quality and shelf life during storage, while taking advantage of the beneficial health properties of Moringa. Weight loss, firmness and ascorbic acid content of uncoated and co...

Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an important fruit crop grown in Nigeria. Extension of the shelf life of pineapple fruits continues to be a challenge in Nigeria. The search for safe, healthy and environmental friendly treatments has led to increased interest in research into edible and biodegradable films and coatings. The aim of this stud...

Three varieties of pigeon pea were processed using three processing methods: soaking, blanching and roasting at different temperatures and time periods and the dehulling efficiency of methods were assessed. The pigeon pea seeds were processed into flours using the appropriate methods that enhance dehulling efficiency. The chemical and functional pr...

In-vitro degradation of cassava peel was carried out for 20 days with Trichoderma viride. The highest protein level attainable at the end of the 20th day was 15.95% and the least was 4.76%. Proximate and detergent fibre composition of in-vitro degraded cassava peel samples were determined. Experimental diets were formulated with graded levels of de...

Twenty grower (Large white x Hampshire) pigs weighing 16.5 ± 0.8kg were randomly allotted to five dietary treatments. The diets were isonitrogenous with 20% crude protein and compounded such that maize was replaced by cassava flour and maize offal with supplementation of palm kernel cake and cassava peel with metabolizable energy varying from 2373-...