African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 978

Full Length Research Paper

Storage stability of tomato paste as influenced by oil-citric acid and packaging materials

Alakali Joseph
  • Alakali Joseph
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, P.M.B 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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J. K. Agomuo
  • J. K. Agomuo
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University Dutsinma, P.M.B 5001, Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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I. C. Alaka
  • I. C. Alaka
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Ebonyi State University, P.M.B 501, Ebonyi, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 03 January 2015
  •  Published: 30 March 2015

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