December 2021

Evaluation of aflatoxin B1 contamination of peanut butter in The Gambia

Aflatoxins are poisonous, mutagenic, and carcinogenic compounds produced by Aspergillus fungi that contaminate various agricultural produce and products including peanut butter. Peanut butter is among the most consumed recipe in The Gambia. Thus, a cross-sectional assessment was conducted to evaluate the levels of aflatoxin contamination in processed peanut butter, sold and consumed locally in the country. In...

Author(s): Ebrima A. A. Jallow, Ousman M. Jarju, Oladele Oyelakin, Demba B. Jallow and Badou Mendy,

December 2021

Technological advancements in the drying of fruits and vegetables: A review

The aim of the review was to look into technological advances and methods for dehydrating fruits and vegetables, as well as the shortcomings of these methods and potential ways to improve them. All fruits and vegetables can be dried in various forms, including cuts, juice, paste, slurry, and even whole, using various dryers. Recent research on drying has focused on improving energy consumption/ efficiency, product...

Author(s): Nwankwo S. Chibuzo, Ulu F. Osinachi, Mbachiantim T. James, Okoyeuzu F. Chigozie, Belay Dereje and Carew E. Irene