African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 976

Full Length Research Paper

Comparative evaluation of mineral compositions of green leafy vegetables consumed in South Eastern Nigeria

Ogbuji C. A.
  • Ogbuji C. A.
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria.
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Ndulaka J. C.
  • Ndulaka J. C.
  • Department of Chemistry, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria.
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David-Chukwu N. P.
  • David-Chukwu N. P.
  • Department of Hospitality Management Technology, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 20 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 05 September 2016
  •  Published: 31 December 2016

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