Effect of some local plant extracts on fatty acid composition of fish () during smoking and sun drying in the Far-North region of Cameroon.

The objective of this study was to assess the antioxidant activities of three plant extracts ( leaves, fruits, and leaves) and to evaluate their effects on the preservation of fish polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) during smoking and sun-drying processes. PUFAs are highly prone to oxidation during fish processing. The plant extracts were analyzed for their polyphenol contents and were evaluated for their total antiradical capacity.

Effect of cooking and smoking methods on proximate composition, lipid oxidation and mineral contents of fish from far-north region of Cameroon.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different cooking and smoking treatments on proximate composition, lipid quality and mineral content of , a fish consumed in Far-North Region of Cameroon. Results revealed that the proximate composition was significantly (P < 0.05) affected by treatments: except boiling, all the others treatment reduced significantly (P < 0.

Nutritional Composition of Biscuits from Wheat-Sweet Potato-Soybean Composite Flour.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional composition of biscuits from wheat-sweet potato-soybean composite flours. Substitutions of wheat flour with sweet potato and soybean flours at the rate of 25% (wheat flour 375 g, sweet potato flour 100 g, and soybean flour 25 g) (T1), 50% (wheat flour 250 g, sweet potato flour 200 g, and soybean flour 50 g) (T2), 75% (wheat flour 125 g, sweet potato flour 300 g, and soybean flour 75 g) (T3), and 100% (wheat flour 0 g, sweet potato flour 400 g, and soybean flour 100 g) (T4) were made to obtain the wheat-sweet potato-soybean composite flours. Wheat flour without sweet potato and soybean flour was used as control (T).

Organoleptic and Physicochemical Properties of Soy-Milk Yoghurt Enriched with Root Powder.

The organoleptic and physicochemical properties of soy-milk yoghurt enriched with moringa root powder are evaluated here. soy-milk yoghurt is produced at different formulations blended from cow milk: soymilk: in a ratio of A (100%:0%:0%; B (60%:39.9%:0.

Antioxidant and Anticholinesterase Properties of the Aqueous Extract of L. Delile Fruit Pulp on Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Excitotoxicity in Swiss Mice.

L. Delile (. ) is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of memory impairment.

Effect of boiling and oven roasting on some physicochemical properties of sunflower seeds produced in Far North, Cameroon.

The effects of different processing methods on proximate composition, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, lipid oxidation, and mineral contents of sunflower seeds produced in Far North Region of Cameroon were evaluated. Mean moisture, ash, lipid, protein, fiber, and carbohydrate contents of raw sunflower seeds were 6.60%, 2.

Evaluation of Antidiabetic Properties of the Leaves Extract of Delile in a Model of Type 2 Diabetes Induced by High-Fat Diet and Streptozotocin.

This work aimed to determine the phytochemical composition of the aqueous extract of leaves of (AEFV) and to evaluate its antidiabetic properties on a model of type 2 diabetes induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) and a low dose of streptozotocin (STZ). The phytochemical analysis was carried out according to several methods using the standard of each bioactive compound. Type 2 diabetes was induced by feeding rats for 4 weeks with HFD lard followed by injection of a low dose of STZ (35 mg/kg).

Effect of Traditional Drying Methods on Proximate Composition, Fatty Acid Profile, and Oil Oxidation of Fish Species Consumed in the Far-North of Cameroon.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of two traditional drying methods on proximate composition, lipid oxidation, and fatty acid composition of two freshwater fish species from Maga Lake in Cameroon. As shown by the results, these two methods significantly ( < 0.05) decrease moisture content in the two fish species while ash and lipid content significantly increases ( < 0.

The reduction of cocoa cake bitterness using natron and its effects on chocolate nutritive value.

This study aims at finding how natron reduces the bitterness of cocoa cake and also examines its effect on chocolate nutritive value. Two hundred grams of cocoa cake was treated with different amounts of natron (0 g, 0.961 g; 1.

Acceptability and solubility of iron and zinc contents of modified sauces consumed in the Far-north region of Cameroon.

Consumption of leaves is a local and inexpensive solution to iron and zinc deficiencies in the Far-north region of Cameroon. However, traditional household's cooking techniques result in sauces with high pH levels and low leaves incorporation rates that compromise the bioavailability of iron and zinc. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of modifying a standard Moringa sauce on consumer acceptability and the solubility of iron and zinc, which is an indicator of their bioavailability.

Effects of boiling and roasting on proximate composition, lipid oxidation, fatty acid profile and mineral content of two sesame varieties commercialized and consumed in Far-North Region of Cameroon.

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of boiling and roasting on the proximate, lipid oxidation, fatty acid profile and mineral content of two sesame seeds varieties. The proximate composition was significantly affected (P<0.05) during treatments.

Nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes.

Malnutrition is a serious public health problem in Cameroon. The research study was conducted to determine nutrient content of some Cameroonian traditional dishes and their potential contribution to dietary reference intakes. These dishes were Ekomba, prepared from maize flour with roasted peanuts paste; Ekwang, prepared from crushed cocoyam tubers and cocoyam leaves; Tenue militaire, prepared from dried maize flour and cocoyam leaves and Koki, prepared from dried crushed cowpea seeds.

Dietary intake, zincemia and cupremia of Cameroonian schoolchildren of Ngali II.

The present study is aimed at investigating the dietary intake, zincemia and cupremia of Cameroonian schoolchildren of Ngali II. A total of 211 and 200 schoolchildren aged between 7 and 18 years were recruited during the rainy season and dry season, respectively. Information on dietary intake was collected using 7-day measured food diaries.