Portable tool plus Smartphone technology for fast cocoa bean quality examination
Rapid differentiation of Ghana cocoa beans by FT-NIR spectroscopy coupled with multivariate classification Authors: Ernest Teye, Xingyi Huang, Huang Dai, Quansheng Chen Abstract: Quick, accurate and reliable technique for discrimination of cocoa beans according to geographical origin is essential for quality control and traceability management. This current study presents the application of Near Infrared Spectroscopy […]
How climate-smart farming can help secure food in Ghana
Sustainability responses to climate-smart adaptation in Africa: implication for food security among farm households in the Central Region of Ghana Authors: Samuel Kwesi Ndzebah Dadzie, Emmanuel W. Inkoom, Selorm Akaba, Festus Annor-Frempong, James Afful Abstract: This study explores how farming practices that adapt to climate change impact food security in Ghana’s Central Region. It finds […]
How storing tiger nuts at different temperatures can change their milk quality
Storage temperature of tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus L) affects enzyme activity, proximate composition and properties of lactic acid fermented tiger nut milk derived thereof. Authors: Nazir Kizzie-Hayford,Kwabena DabieBaffour,Kyei-AsanteJerry,Ampofo-AsiamaSusann Zahn,Doris Jaros,Harald Rohm Abstract: This study investigates how different storage temperatures affect the nutrients, enzymes, and fermentation of tiger nuts and their milk. Refrigerating tiger nuts increases […]
Enhancing tiger nut milk for better stability and consumer appeal
Enriching Tiger Nut Milk with Sodium Caseinate and Xanthan Gum Improves the Physical Stability and Consumer Acceptability Authors: Kizzie-Hayford, N., Ampofo-Asiama, J., Zahn, S., Jaros, D., Rohm, H. Abstract: Tiger nut milk (TNM) faces challenges with its stability (i.e. uneven distribution of suspended particles such as proteins, fats, and other solids), affecting consumer satisfaction, especially […]