Traditional fermented foods of Nigeria: microbiological safety and health benefits

W Ndudi, GI Edo, PO Samuel, AN Jikah… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Springer
In the context of Nigeria's societal advancement regarding consumers' economic status,
access to food, nutritional well-being, and overall health, traditional fermented foods play a …

Hydrolase Activities of Sourdough Microorganisms

IT Akamine, FRP Mansoldo, VS Cardoso… - Fermentation, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sourdough is renowned for improving bakery products' nutritional and quality characteristics
through the enzymes produced by its microbiota. Among the enzymatic framework present in …

Microbial Preservation and Contamination Control in the Baking Industry

AB Vermelho, JV Moreira, AN Junior, CR da Silva… - Fermentation, 2024 - mdpi.com
The required processes and steps for making bread include technological and innovative
concepts. The current trend is the use of less toxic compounds and green methods. Besides …

[HTML][HTML] Multifactorial characterization of nutritional and quality profiles of organically-sweetened Kunun-zaki beverage

OS Jolayemi, A Ojo, HN Ayo-Omogie, VN Enujiugha - Measurement: Food, 2023 - Elsevier
Increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such obesity, Type-2 diabetes,
cardiovascular illnesses, and dental health issues has been associated with excessive …

The role of indigenous Nigerian fermented agrifoods in enhancing good health and well˗ being

YD Obafemi, AA Ajayi, HA Adebayo, OA Oyewole… - Discover Food, 2024 - Springer
The indigenous Nigerian fermented agrifoods are local foods derived from agricultural raw
materials, including maize, cassava, millet, sorghum, yam, and nuts. The fermentation of the …

Functional Properties and Antioxidant Potentials of Kunun-zaki (A Non-Alcoholic Millet Beverage) Produced using Pediococcus pentosaceus and Pichia kudriavzevii

K Banwo, O Jimoh, A Olojede, T Ogundiran - Food Biotechnology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Kunun-zaki is an African fermented millet beverage, rich in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and
yeasts. The indigenous LAB and yeasts were evaluated for the in vitro production of …

[HTML][HTML] Fermented African Locust Bean (Iru), a Potential Dietary Prebiotic and Probiotic

PO Adeniyi - International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2024 - ijnfs.com
The fact that indigenous foods in Nigeria are always forgotten as possible dietary prebiotics
and probiotics cannot be overemphasized, hence, there is need to bring to limelight the …

[HTML][HTML] Involved Microorganisms in the Production of Indigenous Fermented Food from West Africa: Technological Characteristics and Probiotic Power

E Taale, B Gambogou, A Sawadogo, H Cissé, T Souho… - 2024 - intechopen.com
Fermented cereal products, such as corn, millet, rice, and wheat, are popular in West Africa
due to their affordability and health benefits. These grains undergo nutritional and …

Quality Control and Safety Challenges in the Processing of Traditional Nigerian Kunu Beverages

SM Ibrahim, MA Dandago… - BIMA JOURNAL OF …, 2024 - journals.gjbeacademia.com
Abstract Native to Northern Nigeria, Kunu is a fermented, non-alcoholic beverage that is
widely consumed. Kunu serves as a drink, a side dish, and a thirst-quenching drink. The …

[PDF][PDF] Hydrolase Activities of Sourdough Microorganisms. Fermentation 2023, 9, 703

IT Akamine, FRP Mansoldo, VS Cardoso… - 2023 - academia.edu
Sourdough is renowned for improving bakery products' nutritional and quality characteristics
through the enzymes produced by its microbiota. Among the enzymatic framework present in …