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Osaro-Matthew, R. C

Department of Microbiology, College of Natural Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

mrc.osaro@mouau.edu.ng
4 Publications

Publications 4

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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 2

Antioxidant, Functional and Sensory Properties of Wine Produced from Yellow Mombin (Spondias mombin L.) Using a Wild Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) from Palm Wine

Osaro-Matthew, R. C*, Itaman, V.O, Oti V. C

Yellow mombin is an underutilized indigenous fruit characterized by unique flavor and high sugar content making it suitable for exotic wine production though fermentation. This study was aimed at exploiting the fermentative capability of palm wine Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the production of wine and evaluating the functional, antioxidant and sens...

Dec, 2025 Vol. 39, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 2

Biopreservative Effects of Jack Fruit Seed and Bark on Fruit Juices

Itaman, V.O*, Osaro-Matthew, R. C, Okorie E. E

Fruit juices are drinks consumed worldwide as it contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, dietary fibers, sugars and bioactive compounds which are important for the wellbeing and health of humans. Fresh fruits are minimally processed to obtain juices which render it perishable products and hence the need to preserve these juices. This study was...

Dec, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 1

Beta-glucosidase Production by Aspergillus niger using Breadfruit Seed Hull as Substrate under a Solid State Fermentation

Osaro-Matthew, R. C*, Ughala, E, Emmanuel, G. O

Cost effective production of β-glucosidase which is of high value in most biotechnological processes requires an efficient microbial producer, technologies and biomass resources that are economical. This study aimed at evaluating the biochemical characteristics of β-glucosidase produced by Aspergillus niger under solid state fermentation using agro...

Jun, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 36, Issue 2

SHORT COMMUNICATION Mycological Quality of Packaged Ginger Spiced Peanut Cake (Kuli kuli) Sold in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria

Osaro-Matthew, R. C*, Itaman, V.O

Kulikuli (peanut cake) is a known street snacks prone to fungal infestation due to poor production, handling and storage measures. The study aimed at evaluating the fungal quality of packaged and ginger spiced kulikuli consumed in Umuahia, metropolis, Abia State. Twenty four samples of kulikuli were sourced randomly from markets and supermarkets in...

Dec, 2022 Vol. 36, Issue 2
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