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EFFECT OF SPROUTING ON AMYLASE ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF TEN (10) INBRED RICE VARIETIES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sprouting on the amylases activity and functional properties of ten FARO rice varieties. The FARO rice samples selected randomly were used for this study, and these include FARO 15, 16, 20, 22, 30, 45, 47, 55, 61 and 62. They were sprouted for twelve (12) days according to standard procedures, in order to determine the amylase activities and ...

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EFFECT OF SPROUTING ON THE FORMULATION OF WEANING DIETS FROM BAMBARA NUT (Vigna. subterranean) AND SORGHUM (Sorghum bicolor)

ABSTRACT Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) accounts for over 50 % mortality among weaning children globally. Fortification and formulation had been used to supply some of the nutritionally deficient nutrients in diets of malnourished children. Sorghum is generally used as weaning foods in developing countries but is deficient in protein while Bambara nut is rich in protein and can provide the nutrients lacking in sorghum. This study focused on the effect ...

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