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

Comparative and quality analyses of different tomato brands sold in major markets in Ibadan, Nigeria

Onyeaghala A. A.
  • Onyeaghala A. A.
  • Unit of Chemical Pathology, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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Ijagbone I. F.
  • Ijagbone I. F.
  • Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Kalu O. Chima
  • Kalu O. Chima
  • Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 22 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 13 July 2016
  •  Published: 31 October 2016

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