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

A review of explored uses and study of nutritional potential of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) in Northern Ghana

Chimsah F. A.
  • Chimsah F. A.
  • Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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Nyarko G.
  • Nyarko G.
  • Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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Abubakari A-H.
  • Abubakari A-H.
  • Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 30 July 2018
  •  Accepted: 01 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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