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Technical report on Ghana Exim Bank Tuesday market exhibition at the World Trade Centre, Accra See

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...

Technical report of a two month supervision and mentoring on Miss Susuan Bakah, a student of the University of Energy and Natural Resources at CSIR-FRI`s commercial division See

Proximate and physicochemical analysis on coconut copra fibre powder See

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

A review of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) value chain: postharvest handling, processing, and processed products See

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...

Report on business development training workshop for beneficiaries on mango production and processing held on 19th and 20th July, 2022 at MOFA Regional Conference hall, Savanna region, Damango See

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...

Development of innovative food products based on local agro-biodiversity See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2020 See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2019 See

Development of cocoa pulp powder for use as sugar substitute in dark chocolate manufacture: consultancy report See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2018 See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2017 See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2016 See

Report of final symposium of the smallfishfood project held at CSIR-Food Research Institute, Accra, 7th-10th June 2022 See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2015 See

CSIR-Food Research Institute: annual report 2014 See

Effect of xanthan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose on structure, functional and sensorial properties of yam balls See

Yam and its products can be modified during processing to reduce losses and ensure food security in the developing world. Xanthan gum (XG) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were added at different concentrations to yam balls and their effect on the structural, functional, and sensory properties of frozen yam balls were investigated in this study. Freeze-thaw stability and oil absorption capacity of yam ball mix were determined. Sensory evaluation and instrumental texture profile analysis ...

Handwashing knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Ghana See

Introduction Handwashing has been recognized as a convenient, effective, and cost-effective means of preventing communicable diseases. However, many people overlook the importance of handwashing when engaging in activities that require handwashing due to various factors. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of handwashing knowledge, attitudes, and practices and determine their relationships and how they are affected by sex, educational background, and age. Methods A cr...

Assessment of the volume seafood waste generation, utilization and management system from selected seafood processing companies in Ghana: a case study See

Seafood waste has gained attention globally due to its increasing demand and negative impact on the environment. Survey work was conducted because Ghana has a significant number of commercial seafood processing industries but documentation on seafood waste is limited. The objective of this survey was to gain an insight into the volume of seafood waste generation, utilization and management system in seafood processing companies. Specifically, the study was to identify bottlenecks in the ...

Concentration of heavy metals and its risk assessments on Pseudotolithus senegalensis, Sciaenops ocellatus and Chloroscombrus chrysurus smoked on different ovens See

This study sought to investigate the concentration of heavy metals and risk assessment in the fresh and smoked fish tissues (Muscles, gills and bones) of Pseudotolithus senegalen- sis, Sciaenops ocellatus , and Chloroscombrus chrysurus. Pseudotolithus senegalensis, Sciaenops ocellatus, and Chloroscombrus chrysurus were caught offthe coast of Jamestown beach in Accra and treated as fresh, smoked, unwashed and washed. Smoking was done on Ahotor, Chorkor, and Oil drum ovens, and analyzed for hea...

Oxidative stability mechanism of coconut oil as substitute to cocoa butter in chocolate See

To appreciate and explore the potential use of coconut oil as substitute in chocolate this research was conducted. In achieving this, three different chocolates were formulated using varied amount of coconut oil (5–15%) as cocoa butter substitute. The formulated chocolate samples and a control were stored for 21 days to evaluate the kinetic reaction of oxidative stability and phenolic and flavonoid content, color and sensory properties. Results revealed that characterizations of oxidat...

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