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

Effect of the incorporation of graded levels of turmeric (Curcuma longa) on different qualities of stirred yoghurt

Eze Chinazom Martina
  • Eze Chinazom Martina
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Aremu Kehinde Oludayo
  • Aremu Kehinde Oludayo
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Nnamani Chidera Linda
  • Nnamani Chidera Linda
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Omeje Patience Chinasa
  • Omeje Patience Chinasa
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Omelagu Chizoba Ambrose
  • Omelagu Chizoba Ambrose
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Okonkwo Thomas Muoneme
  • Okonkwo Thomas Muoneme
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 January 2020
  •  Accepted: 02 April 2020
  •  Published: 30 April 2020

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