African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 979

Full Length Research Paper

Crop ash filtrate influence on cooking time and sensory preferences for dried black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Tara L. Bergeson
  • Tara L. Bergeson
  • University of Northern British Columbia, Canada.
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Christopher Opio*
  • Christopher Opio*
  • Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada.
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Peter D. MacMillan
  • Peter D. MacMillan
  • School of Education, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada.
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  •  Received: 20 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 21 June 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2016

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