Food Science and Technology
Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnuts in Storage
This study examines aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnuts in Storage in Oja Bisi Market, Ado-Ekiti. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 226 processors in Oja Bisi Market, Ado-Ekiti. Findings reveal that groundnuts stored damp accumulate dangerous aflatoxin levels The study recommends public enlightenment on identifying adulterated foods
2025 — Undergraduate
Vitamin Retention in Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This study assesses vitamin Retention in Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Abakaliki Meat Market. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 263 traders in Abakaliki Meat Market. Findings reveal that shade drying preserves more vitamins than open-sun drying The study recommends support for small processors to adopt improved technologies
2025 — Undergraduate
Hygiene of Palm Wine Sold at Drinking Joints
This study investigates hygiene of Palm Wine Sold at Drinking Joints in Lokoja Old Market. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 189 vendors in Lokoja Old Market. Findings reveal that dilution and unclean containers compromise palm wine quality The study recommends training of vendors and processors in hygienic practices
2025 — Undergraduate
Microbial Load of Periwinkles Harvested from Estuaries
This study investigates microbial Load of Periwinkles Harvested from Estuaries in Urua Ekpa Market, Uyo. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 358 processors in Urua Ekpa Market, Uyo. Findings reveal that periwinkles near settlements carry higher faecal contamination The study recommends public enlightenment on identifying adulterated foods
2025 — Undergraduate
Proximate Composition of Kilishi Produced by Traditional Processors
This study assesses proximate Composition of Kilishi Produced by Traditional Processors in Kure Market, Minna. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 152 consumers in Kure Market, Minna. Findings reveal that kilishi protein content supports its value, though salt levels run high The study recommends enforcement of food safety standards by regulatory agencies
2025 — Undergraduate
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Nutritive Value of Kunnu Drinks Sold by Hawkers
This study examines nutritive Value of Kunnu Drinks Sold by Hawkers in Modern Market, Makurdi. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 395 traders in Modern Market, Makurdi. Findings reveal that kunnu provides useful energy and micronutrients but varies in hygiene The study recommends support for small processors to adopt improved technologies
2025 — Undergraduate
Leaf Packaging and Spoilage of Moi-Moi
This study investigates leaf Packaging and Spoilage of Moi-Moi in Relief Market, Owerri. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 247 traders in Relief Market, Owerri. Findings reveal that leaf wrapping extends moi-moi freshness compared to plastic packs The study recommends support for small processors to adopt improved technologies
2025 — Undergraduate
Processing Methods and Quality of Abacha Produced in the East
This study assesses processing Methods and Quality of Abacha Produced in the East in Watt Market, Calabar. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 321 vendors in Watt Market, Calabar. Findings reveal that sun-drying duration is the main determinant of abacha shelf stability The study recommends training of vendors and processors in hygienic practices
2025 — Undergraduate
Safety of Street-Vended Fruit Juices
This study examines safety of Street-Vended Fruit Juices in Ariaria Market, Aba. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 284 consumers in Ariaria Market, Aba. Findings reveal that unpasteurised street juices frequently exceed microbial safety limits The study recommends enforcement of food safety standards by regulatory agencies
2025 — Undergraduate
Weevil Infestation in Stored Beans Among Market Traders
This study examines weevil Infestation in Stored Beans Among Market Traders in Ogbogonogo Market, Asaba. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 173 vendors in Ogbogonogo Market, Asaba. Findings reveal that poor storage drives heavy weevil damage within weeks of harvest The study recommends training of vendors and processors in hygienic practices
2025 — Undergraduate
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Bromate Levels in Bread Baked by Local Bakeries
This study investigates bromate Levels in Bread Baked by Local Bakeries in Sokoto Central Market. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 136 consumers in Sokoto Central Market. Findings reveal that some bakery bread exceeds permissible bromate limits The study recommends enforcement of food safety standards by regulatory agencies
2025 — Undergraduate
Fermentation Time and Quality of Ogi Produced by Local Processors
This study assesses fermentation Time and Quality of Ogi Produced by Local Processors in New Benin Market, Benin City. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 210 processors in New Benin Market, Benin City. Findings reveal that controlled fermentation improves taste and safety of ogi The study recommends public enlightenment on identifying adulterated foods
2025 — Undergraduate
Microbial Quality of Smoked Fish in Riverine Markets
This study investigates microbial Quality of Smoked Fish in Riverine Markets in Ipata Market, Ilorin. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 305 vendors in Ipata Market, Ilorin. Findings reveal that smoked fish samples carry bacterial loads linked to poor storage The study recommends training of vendors and processors in hygienic practices
2025 — Undergraduate
Adulteration of Honey Sold Along Highways
This study examines adulteration of Honey Sold Along Highways in Terminus Market, Jos. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 342 processors in Terminus Market, Jos. Findings reveal that a large share of roadside honey is diluted with sugar syrup The study recommends public enlightenment on identifying adulterated foods
2025 — Undergraduate
Reuse of Frying Oil by Akara Vendors and Public Health Implications
This study assesses reuse of Frying Oil by Akara Vendors and Public Health Implications in Oja Titun Market, Osogbo. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 268 consumers in Oja Titun Market, Osogbo. Findings reveal that repeated oil reuse raises peroxide values beyond recommended limits The study recommends enforcement of food safety standards by regulatory agencies
2025 — Undergraduate
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Shelf Life of Fresh Zobo Drink Under Different Storage Conditions
This study assesses shelf Life of Fresh Zobo Drink Under Different Storage Conditions in Monday Market, Maiduguri. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 379 traders in Monday Market, Maiduguri. Findings reveal that refrigeration extends zobo shelf life severalfold over room storage The study recommends support for small processors to adopt improved technologies
2025 — Undergraduate
Nutritional Composition of Fura da Nono Sold by Street Vendors
This study examines nutritional Composition of Fura da Nono Sold by Street Vendors in Oja Oba Market, Akure. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 231 traders in Oja Oba Market, Akure. Findings reveal that fura da nono is energy-rich but protein content varies with preparation The study recommends support for small processors to adopt improved technologies
2025 — Undergraduate
Quality Assessment of Ofada Rice Sold in South-West Markets
This study investigates quality Assessment of Ofada Rice Sold in South-West Markets in Kuto Market, Abeokuta. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 194 processors in Kuto Market, Abeokuta. Findings reveal that stones and husk content vary widely across sampled Ofada rice The study recommends public enlightenment on identifying adulterated foods
2025 — Undergraduate
Hygiene Practices Among Suya Vendors and Meat Safety
This study assesses hygiene Practices Among Suya Vendors and Meat Safety in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra. A descriptive survey design was employed and data were gathered from 157 vendors in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra. Findings reveal that handling practices at many suya spots expose meat to contamination The study recommends training of vendors and processors in hygienic practices
2025 — Undergraduate
Assessment of Cyanide Levels in Garri Sold in Open Markets
This study examines assessment of Cyanide Levels in Garri Sold in Open Markets in Ogbete Market, Enugu. The research adopted a survey design, collecting data from 120 consumers in Ogbete Market, Enugu. Findings reveal that some garri samples retain cyanide above safe limits where fermentation is rushed The study recommends enforcement of food safety standards by regulatory agencies
2025 — Undergraduate
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