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

Effects of germination time on the functional properties of maize flour and the degree of gelatinization of its cookies

Adedeji, O. E*
  • Adedeji, O. E*
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Oyinloye, O. D
  • Oyinloye, O. D
  • Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Ocheme, O. B
  • Ocheme, O. B
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 October 2013
  •  Accepted: 12 December 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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