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Composition of Ghanaian fermented maize meal and the effect of soya fortification on sensory properties

Plahar, W. A.; Leung, H. K. (1983)

There were no significant differences in the composition of four fermented maize doughs used by different ethnic groups in Ghana. The average maize dough contained 49.6% moisture, 37.5% starch and had a titratable acidity ...

Storage Stability of Dehydrated and Soy-fortified Fermented Maize Meal

Plahar, W. A.; Leung, H. K. (1985)

Dehydrated fermented maize meal samples fortified with soy flour at 0, 10, and 20% replacement concentrations were stored at 25, 35, 45 and 60°C. Selected samples were analyzed for nonenzymatic browning, lipid oxidation, ...

Batter Properties of Yellow Pea Flour With Respect to Akla Preparation

Osei-Yaw, A.; Powers, J. R. (1986)

The batter properties of yellow pea (Pisum sativum) flours were studied with respect to ak/a, a popular West African deep-fat fried product, normally made with cowpeas. Dehulling decreased batter specific gravity and, thus, ...

Nutritive composition of smoke dry herrings in Ghana

Lu, J. Y.; Pace, R. D.; King, W. M.; Plahar, W. A. (1988)

Smoke drying and storage of herring fish did have an effect on nutrient content. Total nitrogen, fat, thiamin and niacin decreased with storage. Contrarily, no changes were observed in amino acids, and fatty acid patterns ...

Storage losses in tropical stored products caused by insect pests

Vowotor, K. A. (1988)

Insects play a dominant role in the biodeterioration of tropical stored products. As a result, experimental studies of loss have predominantly been related to insect infestation. It is well-known that effective control or ...

Freezing and Refrigeration of Perishable Food Crops.

Mensah, B. A. (1989)

Weighed samples of green peas and sweet pepper were blast-frozen over different periods of time to attain temperatures of -18°C, -30°C and -60°C. The samples were then stored in a refrigerator at -12°C. Batches of green ...

Status of traditional food preservation methods for selected Ghanaian Foods

Pace, R. D.; Plahar, W. A.; Lu, J. Y. (1989)

The effect of processing on nutrient quality becomes paramount in countries as Ghana where nutrient deficiency diseases are prevalent. Several foods (herring, trigger, tilapia, and cassava) were assayed for several nutrients ...

The availability and utilization of animal by-products in Ghana.

Tettey, E. C-T. (1989-02)

This paper attempts to identify animal-based raw material resources from slaughter houses, the fishery and poultry industries, their estimation, utilization and finally the disposal of wastes from such processes. ...

Characterization and use of tropical gravels for pavement construction in West Africa

Gidigasu, M. D. (1991)

Road transportation is increasingly becoming one of the key factors for promoting economic growth in most developing countries. However, transport and road research in the tropics has received relatively little attention. ...

Effect of storage conditions on the quality of smoke-dried herring (Sardinella eba)

Plahar, W. A.; Pace, R. D.; Lu, J. Y. (1991)

Samples of freshly smoked herring (Sardinella eba) at 140 g kg−1 moisture were stored for a maximum period of 6 months using five different storage methods: in polyethylene bags at ambient temperature with and without ...

Storage conditions and microbial quality of smoked dry herring in Ghana

Lu, J. Y.; Pace, R. D.; Plahar, W. A. (1991)

A microbial profile of smoked dry herring stored under various storage conditions for up to 6 months at ambient temperature was determined. The fish were stored in polyethylene bags, polyethylene bags with desiccant, the ...

Effects of extrusion variables and starch modification on the puffing characteristics of yam (Dioscorea alata) flour

Kpodo, K. A.; Plahar, W. A. (1992)

The viability of extruding yam flour and the effects of extrusion temperature, feed moisture content, particle size and added amylose or amylopectin on the puffing characteristics were investigated. Extrusion temperature ...

Meat drying in a hot and humid climate using convection type solar dryers

Tettey, E. C-T.; Jones, M. J.; Silverside, D. E. (1993)

Two-types of solar dryer were examined for use in the drying of meat strips under hot, humid climate conditions. The solar cabinet dryer proved to be more effective than the solar tent dryer in the rate of moisture reduction. ...

Environmental influences on tropical tree seedling growth

Agyeman, V. K. (ProQuest LLC, 1994)

The tropical high forests of West Africa have been under stress due to a greater dependence on wood resources. Logging rate has more than doubled within the last decade. However, the exact effects of logging on vegetation ...

Incentives and technologies for sustainability of forest management in Anglophone west Africa.

Ofosu-Asiedu, A.; Adam, A. R.; Foli, E. G.; Agyeman, V. K.; Nani-Nutakor, J. M.; Sraku-Lartey, M. (1995)

The Forestry Research Institute of Ghana was contracted by the Centre for Internation Forestry Research (CIFOR) to review past technologies that have been applied in anglophone West Africa and incentives that should be put ...

Chemical and biological characteristics of a West African weaning food supplemented with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

Nti, C. A.; Plahar, W. A. (1995)

The effects of cowpea and amino acid supplementation on the protein quality and chemical characteristics of a maize-based West African traditional weaning food were studied. Process optimization for improved nutritive value ...

Effect of maize variety and storage form on the development of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky

Vowotor, K. A.; Bosque-Perez, N. A.; Ayertey, J. N. (1995)

The effects of maize variety and storage form on development of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeumuis Motsclmlsky, were studied under artificial infestation at 25 f 2’C and 70 f 5% r.h. in the laboratory. Three improved ...

Information Use by Agricultural Policy Makers and Managers in Ghana

Sam, J. (1996)

Agriculture is vital to the overall economic growth and development of Ghana. Traditionally, the sector has accounted for the largest share in Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Over the past decade, for example, the ...

Differences in Plant and Soil Water Relations in and Around a Forest Gap in West Africa during the Dry Season may Influence Seedling Establishment and Survival

Veenendaal, E. M.; Swaine, M. D.; Agyeman, V. K.; Blay, D.; Abebrese, I. K.; Mullins, C. E (British Ecological Society, 1996)

1 Soil and plant-water relations were studied in a canopy opening and surrounding forest shade in a moist tropical forest in Ghana using seedlings of two tree species with different regeneration strategies, the pioneer ...

Pot size effect on growth performance of some indigenous timber tree seedlings

Agyeman, V. K.; Veenendal, E. M.; Amankwa, J. O.; Swaine, M. D. (Ghana Journal of Forestry, 1996)

Pot bounding is frequently observed among container raised fast growing species in the tropics. Pot bounding usually results in reduced growth and poor establishment of seedlings transplanted to the field. An experiment ...

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