Chiemela Chinma

Dr. Chiemela Chinma


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Academic Career Length

20Years (2007-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 July 2011 in Journal of Food Science and Technology
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Chiemela Chinma
CACharles Chukwuma Ariahu
Charles Chukwuma Ariahu
JAJoseph Oneh Abu
Joseph Oneh Abu

11 December 2013 in Journal of Food Science and Technology
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CCChiemela Chinma
Chiemela Chinma
CAC. C. Ariahu
C. C. Ariahu
JAJ. S. Alakali
J. S. Alakali

23 October 2012 in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
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CCChiemela Chinma
Chiemela Chinma
JAJ.O. Abu
J.O. Abu
SAS.N. Akoma
S.N. Akoma

20 July 2010 in International Journal of Food Science and Technology
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CCChiemela Chinma
Chiemela Chinma
JAJoseph Oneh Abu
Joseph Oneh Abu
YAYusuf Aisha Abubakar
Yusuf Aisha Abubakar

28 November 2011 in International Journal of Food Science and Technology
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CCChiemela Chinma
Chiemela Chinma
CACharles Chukwuma Ariahu
Charles Chukwuma Ariahu
JAJoseph Oneh Abu
Joseph Oneh Abu

1 August 2013 in Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
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CCChiemela Chinma
Chiemela Chinma
KGK.B. Gbadamosi
K.B. Gbadamosi
BOB.S. Ogunsina
B.S. Ogunsina
OOO.O. Oloyede
O.O. Oloyede
SSS.O. Salami
S.O. Salami
The effects of substituting germinated Moringa seed flour for wheat flour on the rheological properties of flour blends and cake quality were investigated. Wheat and germinated Moringa seed flour were blended at different proportions. Pasting properties of wheat flour were influenced by germinated Moringa seed flour substitution. Substitution of the germinated Moringa flours for wheat flour increased protein, crude fiber, iron, calcium and zinc contents of cakes from 13.14 to 23.10%, 0.71 to 2.52%, 2.95 to 7.88 mg/100 g, 48.29 to 54.56 mg/100 g and 0.86 to 1.44 mg/100 g, respectively, while carbohydrate content decreased from 65.40 to 51.08%. Physical properties of cakes were influenced by substitution of germinated Moringa seed flour for wheat. There was no significant (P ≥ 0.05) difference in crust and crumb color, aroma and texture between 100% wheat cake and composite cakes. The taste and overall acceptability of composite cakes up to 30% germinated Moringa seed flour substitution were not significantly (P ≥ 0.05) different from the whole wheat flour cake. Practical Applications This study provided some basic information required for production of wheat-germinated Moringa seed-based cake. Considering the high protein and mineral contents of Moringa seeds and its lower carbohydrate content compared with wheat, this food product will be beneficial to the nutrition of vulnerable groups.