Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Author "Aluko, Angela"
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Challenges and opportunities toward sustainable consumption and value addition of cashew apples in Tanzania
Dimoso, Noel; Aluko, Angela; Makule, Edna; Kassim, Neema (SAGE Publications, 2020-07-31)Cashew apple is an important healthy fruit due to its high nutrient contents, particularly vitamin C. However, its full potential is yet to be realized in low technological countries. This paper explores farmers’ consumption ... -
Effect of clarification on physicochemical properties and nutrient retention of pressed and blended cashew apple juice
Aluko, Angela; Makule, Edna; Kassim, Neema (Wiley Online Library, 2023-01-11)The cashew apple is a nutritious pseudofruit of the cashew tree, after the nut. It is highly perishable and has an astringent taste, which hinder its utilization in the food sector. This study was designed to optimize ... -
Investigating the Optimal Treatment to Improve Cashew Apple Juice Quality and Shelf Life
Aluko, Angela; Kassim, Neema; Makule, Edna (Hindawi, 2023-09-06)An investigation was carried out to extend the shelf life of cashew apple juice (CAJ) by up to 90 days from its natural shelf life. CAJ was obtained by pressing apples. Then, extracted juice was clarified, pasteurized, and ... -
Underutilized Cashew Apple Fruit: Its Utility and Development as a Source of Nutrients and Value Added Products in Tanzania
Aluko, Angela; Kassim, Neema; Makule, Edna (Enviro Research Publishers, 2023-03-29)The tropical cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale L., has remarkable potential. The tree produces the pseudo-fruit known as the cashew apple and nuts. The apple is sweet, juicy, and loaded with dietary fiber, phytonutrients, ...