COMPARATIVE ANALAYSIS OF THE CALCIUM CONTENT OF SOME LEAFY VEGETABLES USED FOR SOUP MEALS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

ABSTRACT The leaves of Gnetum africana, Lasianthera africana, Hensia crinata, Telfairia occidentalis, vernonia amygdalina was obtained, air-dried, and then reduced into powdery form. The powder obtained was used to determine…

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ASSESSMENT OF BACTERIA FROM PREPARED GARRI SOLD IN DIFFERENT EATERY IN AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS

ABSTRACT Garri is commonly consumed cassava product in Nigeria. Poorly processed/stored garri could  pose serious health risk to consumer. This study revealed  the microbial  load from ready to eat garri…

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MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF BEETROOT JUICE

ABSTRACT Microorganisms associate with the spoilage of beetroot was carried out following all microbiological and biochemical standards. The results of the analysis reveals the presence of Corynebacterium sp (50.60%), Staphylococcus…

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BIO-ACCUMULATION FACTOR FOR HEAVY METALS FROM SEDIMENT TO SHELL OF Littorina OF CROSS RIVER SYSTEM (AYADEGH BEACH)

ABSTRACTS Analysis for bio-accumulation factor to know the absorption rate of certain trace metals from sediment to shell of Littorina littorea in Ayedeghe Beach. Sediment sample showed the sequence: Mg…

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