Probiotics offer remarkable potential for the prevention and management of various infective
and noninfective disorders. They are reported to play key roles in the suppression of …

This study assessed the safety and quality of some fermented foods in Nigeria. Cluster
sampling was used to obtain different fermented foods: maize gruel (ogi), locust beans (iru) …

This study helps to determine the microbiological quality of local fermented food condiment,
African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) obtained from Ondo State, Nigeria. Bacterial species …

Microorganisms such as Bacillus spp., Propionibacterium spp., Lactobacillus spp.,
Citrobacter spp., Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella spp, and Aspergillus spp. play vital roles in …

Probiotics are live cultures of beneficial microorganisms that confer health benefits to
humans and animals when administered in adequate amount contributing to both intestinal …

African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) is an underutilised edible oil seed that
could represent a sustainable protein source. In this study, the impact of ultrasonication on …

This study aimed at evaluating the performance of Bacillus subtilis stressed in varying single-
factor salt and acid concentrations as pre-treatments in the fermentation of African locust …

Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) and Parkia biglobosa (locust bean) were dehulled and the
beans were divided into three portions; the first portion was not pressure cooked after …

Daddawa also known as iru, among the Yorubas in South-west Nigeria, is a popular
condiment used as taste and flavour enhancer in soup and dishes in Africa. Daddawa is …

Lebbeck (Albizia lebbeck) seed is among the underutilized legumes. This study therefore
investigated the effect of fermentation on the nutritive value lebbeck seeds. The seeds were …