Oriaku, C. P

Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, P. M. B. 2000 Umuahia, Abia

2 Publications

Publications 2

Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 1

Microbiological, Nutritional and Organoleptic Changes Associated with Fermented Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) Seed (ugba) Stored at Ambient Temperature

Obi, C. N.^*, Oriaku, C. P, Ademe, O. F., Epundu, I. B., Okore, C. O.

Ugba is the Igbo name of the fermented African Oil bean seeds (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth). It is a traditional food condiment generally produced by natural fermentation and is an important and cheap source of protein for people whose staple foods are deficient in protein. The study was carried out to determine the microbiological, nutritional ...

Jun, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 1

Production and Proximate Composition of Yoghurts from Tiger nuts and Soybean using Lactic Acid Bacteria Starter Cultures

Obi, C. N.^*, Chiekie, U. I, Oriaku, C. P, Ogele, C. P.

Traditionally, yoghurt is fermented whole milk. It is believed to possess nutritional and therapeutic properties. Appropriate aliquot of commercially prepared yoghurts was sourced and used to isolate LAB bacteria using standard procedures. The morphological characteristics of the isolates were studied and recorded. They were later stored in MRS aga...

Jun, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 1

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