African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 986

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of concentration of debittering agent on the mineral, vitamin and phytochemical contents of Lasianthera africana leafy vegetable

Ani, J. C.
  • Ani, J. C.
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Inyang, U. E.*
  • Inyang, U. E.*
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Udoidem, I.
  • Udoidem, I.
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 26 February 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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