September 2022

Antioxidants and antigenotoxic properties of Rhizopus oligosporus fermented cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

The antioxidant and antigenotoxic effects of solid state fermented cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) using Rhizopus oligosporus were investigated. Solid state fermentation was carried out for 72 h at room temperature under acidic and basic conditions. Total phenolic content was significantly (p<0.05) higher in fermented peeled and unpeeled cassava at pH 7 and 5 when compared with unfermented. Similarly, the total...

Author(s): Egoamaka O. Egbune, Theresa Ezedom, Akpovwehwee A. Anigboro, Eferhire Aganbi, Alex-Ifo Amata and Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari