EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF PHYSICAL PROPERTY CHANGES IN MONODORA MYRISTICA SEED DURING ROASTING

Kwino Danlami Ibi & Benjamin A. Iwan        

Department of Agricultural and Bio – Environmental Engineering,

College of Agriculture, Jalingo, Taraba State

Email: kwinodanlami@gmail.com 

ABSTRACT: Thermal processes have been reported to affect the properties of biomaterials including seeds. Monodora myristica seeds are usually roasted prior to shelling, milling and use. The changes in the physical properties of Monodora myristica seeds during roasting were investigated in this study. The specific objectives of the study were to roast Monodora myristica seeds at different temperature and time combinations, determine the effect of the roasting parameters on the physical and frictional properties. Roasting parameters which include the roasting temperature at three levels (140, 170 and 200 oC) and roasting time at four levels (2, 7, 12 and 17 min.) were employed resulting in a 3 x 4 factorial experiment. The study revealed that the roasting temperature had no significant effect (p>0.05) on the size, shape and volume of the seeds. However, the roasting time significantly affected (p<0.05) the width, arithmetic and geometric diameters, and the volume except the length and the thickness. The length ranged from 17.22 to 18.87 mm, 17.93 to 18.08 mm, and 17.74 to 18.64 mm as the temperature increased from 140 to 200 oC and the time increased from 2 to 17 min. while the thickness ranged from 11.30 to 12.17 mm, 11.73 to 11.98 mm and 11.76 to 12.00 mm. The roasting parameters significantly affected (p<0.05) the complex geometric properties except the sphericity and the specific surface area. The effect of the roasting parameters on the angle of repose and the static coefficient of friction were significant (p<0.05) and followed the same trend. The highest mean coefficient of static friction values of 0.58, 0.53, and 0.53 were recorded at the 200 oC and 17 min. roasting condition on plywood, plastic and aluminum surfaces, respectively.


MODELLING THE DYNAMIC MECHANISM OF A METAL BULB TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER

Seigha I. Fetepigi, Zekieni R. Yelebe* and Revelation J. Samuel

Department of Chemical/Petroleum Engineering,

Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

E-mail: yelebezr@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: A mathematical model for the dynamic mechanism of a metal bulb temperature transmitter is developed. The model was formulated based on the mechanism of heat transfer, transmission of pressure along the capillary tube and the bellows movement. The combination of these three mechanisms produced the desired result of developing a transfer function that relates changes in bellows movement to changes in the temperature of the liquid in which the gas filled metal bulb is immersed. To obtain this transfer function requires that the inflow rate into the bellows be expressed as the ratio of difference in pressure to resistance at the entrance to the bellows. The transfer function obtained was translated to real time expression using the inverse Laplace transform technique.


POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN SOILS WITHIN THE COALITE PLANT IN BOLSOVER, NORTH DERBYSHIRE

Ivwurie W., Emelife S.C., Sun C. and Snape C.

Department of Chemistry,

Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Email: wivwurie@yahoo.co.uk

Abstract: Five soil samples collected at varying distances from the Coalite plant in Bolsover, North Derbyshire were analyzed for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons using GC-MS. The concentrations of the PAHs ranged from 0.03-2mgg-1 with a mean concentration of 4.50mgg-1  1.51mgg-1. The PAH diagnostic ratio (Flu / (Flu + Py)) showed a predominant contribution from liquid fossil fuel combustion and coal combustion with a least contribution from petroleum source.


Table of Contents

Chemical and Sensory Properties of Milk Developed from Two Varieties

of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranean)

Okudu, H.O,. Ojinnaka, M.C. & Iloh C.                                                                                     1-13

Quantification of Antimicrobial Metabolites Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria

(Lab) Isolated from Fermented Food Products

Samira Arzika, Musliu Abdulkadir, Jemilu M. Ambrusa & Idayat Shade Ijaiya                                   14-28

Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Quarry Workers in Ogun State

Ilori O.A,Nupo S.S, Akinlotan J.V                                                                                             29-40

Determination of Pesticide Residues in Commonly Produced Vegetables

in Mubi Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Alexander, Priscilla                                                                                                                  41-50

Water Treatment using Moringa Oleifers Seeds

I. Muhammad, H. Garba, A. Isa, Aisha S.                                                                                 51-57

Evaluation of Some Heavy Metals in Fruits

Baba Umar Abba Mustapha, Yakubu Baban Kanada, Goni Chamba,

Babagana Mustapha & Abdullahi Muhammed                                                                      59-72


EVALUATION OF SOME HEAVY METALS IN FRUITS

Baba Umar Abba Mustapha, Yakubu Baban Kanada, Goni Chamba, Babagana Mustapha & Abdullahi Muhammed

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Nafdac Area Laboratory, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Department of Quantity Survey, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Email: babaumar144@yahoo.com  

ABSTRACT

Exposure of heavy metals to human being has risen dramatically in the last 50 years. In today’s urban and industrial society, there is no escaping from exposure to toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Humans are more likely to be exposed to heavy metal contamination from the dust that adheres to edible plants than from bioaccumulation. This is because it is very difficult to wash off all the dust particles from the plant material before ingesting them. The objectives of this experiment were to determine the concentration of heavy metals in some fruits. Based on the findings it was obtained from the elemental analysis of the fruits samples, iron, zinc, cadmium and lead each are having varying concentrations with considerable elemental value which confirmed the importance of these fruits. It was also confirmed that these fruits had great food and importance for human need as source of vitamin C, the fruits can be used in pharmaceutical industries for the production of medicine for treatment of many diseases such as heart disease. It was recommended that the fruits should be taken by human on daily basis, the cultivation and world production should be encouraged and further studies should be carried out of other fruits like pineapple, pawpaw and cashew fruits for heavy metals content.

Keywords: Heavy Metals, Fruits, Toxic Chemicals, Human Being.


WATER TREATMENT USING MORINGA OLEIFERS SEEDS

I. Muhammad, H. Garba, A. Isa, Aisha S.

Department of Science Laboratory Technology,

Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Email: bajoga1muh@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Moringa Oleifera seed is applied as coagulant in place of aluminum sulphate (Alum) used in conventional treatments plants. In this work, water is treated using moringa Oleifera seeds. The parameters were tested before and after the water were treated for seven days with the moringa seeds. The water samples (sample A, B, C, and D) were collected from four deferent locations in Gwange Word, Maiduguri. The results for the water samples before treatment showed that the sample from all the four locations (200ml each) are turbid and have a pH of 8 with the exception of location D which has a pH of 9. The samples showed a varying total bacteria count (103cfu), A (297), B (272), C (92) and D (71). All the  moringa treated water samples are not turbid and showed a pH of seven (7) and a varying total bacteria count (103cfu) of 3 for sample A, sample B(1), sample C and D showed Zero(0).  The present study was carried out to confirm the effectiveness of seed powder extracted from mature dried Moringa Oleifera seeds which are commonly available in most communities.

Keywords: Pathogens, Alum, Drumstick, Horseradish


DETERMINATION OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN COMMONLY PRODUCED VEGETABLES IN MUBI METROPOLIS, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Alexander, Priscilla

Department of Chemistry,

Adamawa State University, Mubi, Nigeria

Email: priscillaalexander21@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Pesticides are hazardous and toxic to human health; any pesticide residues remaining in vegetables can pose danger to humans and cause certain diseases. This study was conducted to determine the pesticide residues in commonly produced vegetables) in Mubi Metropolis these vegetables include Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach), Hibiscus esculentus (Okra) and Rumex Acetosa (Sorrel). Twelve (12) vegetable samples were collected from farms and local markets in Mubi Metropolis, Adamawa, Nigeria. Pesticides residues were extracted from the vegetables using a quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe (QuEChERS) method. Extraction of the samples was carried out using acetonitrile containing 1% acetic acid to determine the residual concentration of pesticides which may have been sprayed during seasonal growth. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) was used for quantitative and confirmatory analysis of the pesticides. The pesticide residues in vegetable samples were determined and confirmed from their molecular weights. The molecular weights of pesticides were compared with that given in the data bank of GC/MS. The investigation showed that pesticides with low molecular weight were eluted before the high molecular weight pesticides. The factors studied were retention time, relative abundance and molecular weight. The following pesticides were identified during the investigation, dichlorvos, lindane, cyhalothrin and glyophosphate.

Keywords: Pesticides, QuEChERS, GC/MS, acetonitrile and Vegetables


CHEMICAL AND SENSORY PROPERTIES OF MILK DEVELOPED FROM TWO VARIETIES OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranean)

1*Okudu, H. O., 2Ojinnaka, M. C. & 3 Iloh C.

1,3Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State

2 Department of Food Science and Technology Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State

E-mail: helenokudu@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Two varieties of bambara groundnut (white and mixed coloured) were purchased from five randomly selected vendors in Ubani Market Umuahia, Abia State; the bambara groundnut bought were pooled to obtain samples for milk production. Standard method was used to prepare the milk. The proximate and vitamin content of the samples were determined using standard AOAC methods. Mineral elements were determined using wet-acid digestion method for multiple nutrients determination. All tests were carried out in duplicates and the data generated were analysed using standard methods. The fat and energy values of white variety bambara groundnut milk (3.7% and 250kj respectively) were significantly higher than those of mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk (2.8% and 225kj respectively), while the protein content of  mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk (4.5%) was significantly higher than that of white variety bambara groundnut milk (4.3%). Calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, and copper contents of mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk (39.81mg/100g, 10.31mg/100g, 6.21mg/100g, 3.86mg/100g, 0.45mg/100g) were significantly higher than those of white variety bambara groundnut milk (3.85mg/100g, 8.79mg/100g, 5.46mg/100g, 3.60mg/100g. 0.32mg/100g), while iron was in white variety bambara groundnut milk (2.27mg/100g) was significantly higher than that of mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk (2.46mg/100g). There were no significant differences in most of their vitamins and phytochemial values. The colour attribute of white variety bambara groundnut milk (6.8) was comparable to that of soymilk (6.5). Texture, taste and general acceptability attributes of white variety bambara groundnut milk (5.9, 5.8, 6.2) and those of mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk (5.7, 5.9, 6.1) were comparable to those of soymilk (6.3, 5.9, 6.4). The study showed that white variety bambara groundnut had higher amount of fat, iron, vitamin C and vitamin E while mixed coloured bambara groundnut milk had higher amount of protein, potassium, sodium, zinc and copper. The antinutrient (phytic acid, oxalate) were within permissible limit. The study showed that both products developed form bambara groundnut can be used as alternative for soybean milk.

Keywords: Vigna subterranean, Milk, Nutrients, Varietal Difference


QUANTIFICATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL METABOLITES PRODUCED BY LACTIC ACID BACTERIA (LAB) ISOLATED FROM FERMENTED FOOD PRODUCTS

1Samira Arzika, 1Musliu Abdulkadir, 2Jemilu M. Ambrusa & 2Idayat Shade Ijaiya

1Department of Science Laboratory Technology, College of Science and Technology

2Department of Preliminary Studies, College of Science and Technology

Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

Email: musille2003@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The lactic acid bacteria (LAB) used in this study was isolated from four fermented food products- ogi, yoghurt, cow and soya milk. Eight lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from all the samples. Lactobacillus fermentum had the highest percentage of occurrence (29%) while Lactobacillus casei had the least occurrence of 14%. The isolated LAB was tested for the production of various antimicrobial compounds such as lactic acid, diacetyl and hydrogen peroxide and quantitative estimation of these antimicrobial compounds was carried out. All the test isolates produced diacetyl with the peak of production after 24 hours of incubation. The highest yield of diacetyl was 3.01 g/L produced by Lactobacillus casei, highest yield of lactic acid was 2.25 g/L produced by L. Plantarum OGI1 while the highest yield of hydrogen peroxide was 2.24 g/L produced by L. Plantarum OGI1.

Keywords: Lactic Acid Bacteria, Lactobacillus Fermentum, Lactobacillus Casei, Antimicrobial Compounds, Diacetyl, Oxygen Proxide, Incubation.


ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AMONG QUARRY WORKERS IN OGUN STATE

1Ilori O.A,2 Nupo S.S, 3Akinlotan J.V

1,2,3Nutrition and Dietetics Department

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere

ABSTRACT

This research assessed the cardiovascular risk factor among quarry workers in Ogun state. One hundred copies of questionnaires was used to obtained information on cardiovascular risk factor which include smoking,  sedentary lifestyle,  age, stress inflammation and pain, cardiovascular history, environment. Participant’s blood pressure was obtained in sitting observing standard precautions. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and Blood Test determined. Data were analysed using statistical package for social science version 17 (SPSS). It is estimated that 41% of respondents live beside the main road and in an industrial area with gas emissions. Participants were mostly in the low and moderate risk categorised with only few of the participants in high level of cardiovascular risk. There was significant difference in age, weight and BMI of participants (P < 0.05).

Keywords: Cardiovascular Risk, Querry Workers, Participants Blood Pressure.


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