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It was a celebration of international year of millet 2023 and a life style for environment, along with the Indian Food Festival. Among the Dignitaries present were the Indian High Commissioner, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Deputy Minister for Environment Science and Technology and Innovation (MESTI). The United Nation General Assembly have declared 2023 as international year of millet. Millet provides affordable nutrients option which is easy to grow. The aim is to popularize mil...

This study examined the structural and physicochemical characteristics of starch isolated from seven yellow cassava genotypes. The structural properties of yellow cassava starch from these cultivars were elucidated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry and Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Their water interaction properties, digestibility and viscoelastic behavior were also compared, and principal component analysis was used to establish factors associate...

This report seeks to inform management of CSIR- Food Research Institute on the activities that transpired at the Ghana Exim Bank Tuesday Market Exhibition for authentic Ghanaian Entrepreneurs which took place at the premises of the World Trade Centre, Accra Edifice on the September 4, 2022 and the role Food Research Institute played at this event. Ghana Exim Bank organizes a two-day exhibition dubbed GEXIM Bank Tuesday Market during the first week of every month to give Ghanaian SMEs a p...

The objective of this study was to ascertain the physicochemical and proximate values of coconut fibre powder for possible use in formulation of complement flours for baking and fortification of cereals. The CFP was packaged high-density polyethylene bags. Generally, the appearance in colour after drying was appealing with low moisture content. The pH was 6.58 which makes it suitable for food fortification and baking

Lentils (Lens culinaris Medik.) are grown worldwide in diverse agroecological regions with significant global production and trade. Since early 2000s, lentils production and consumption have been growing beyond its traditional areas of production and utilization, notably in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, and many European Union countries. Lentils are a rich source of protein, minerals, and many bioactive compounds. Therefore, lentil-based products can offer a healthy food choice for all con...

The Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (MAG) Project is geared towards impact measurement and capacity building across the districts and regions of Ghana. As part of the project, a workshop was organized by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Head office) in collaboration with Food Research Institute to train farmers and agric extension officers on reducing postharvest losses of mango and watermelon as this is a major fruits cultivated in the Savannah region. This was held at th...