Some physical properties of locust bean seeds were evaluated as a function of moisture content varying from 7.37% to 28.09% (db). The length, width, thickness and geometric mean diameter increased ...

Leguminous seeds of Bambara, yam bean, African oil bean, locust bean, soybean, and melon are rich in protein and used as supplementary raw materials for food production or as primary materials for ...

The slight decreases in the ash contents of fermented Lima bean seeds was in agreement with the results obtained by Esenwah and Ikenebomeh (2008) while fermenting African locust bean seeds. Loss ...

Description Ogiri (Locust bean) Ogiri (Locust bean), commonly referred to as iru by Yorubas, and 'dawadawa' by Hausas, is a local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews. A very popular soup ingredient, globally, it is referred to as African locust bean with the botanical name as Parkia biglobosa.This seed is mostly used as a condiment for …

The Locust Bean (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is an ancient Mediterranean fruit that is used to make locust bean gum from seeds, which is a popular ingredient in many foods today. Locust Bean fruit and Gum are rich in bioactive compounds that can be helpful in the treatment of conditions involving the digestive system, as well as cancer, …

Purpose: To identify the possible effect of the consumption of fermented seeds of Parkia biglobosa (Jack) Benth, Mimosaceae (African locust bean) by humans on the prevention of hypertension. Methods: Two types of populations in Togo were identified and compared: one type was in a region (Bogou) where the condiment (Parkia biglobosa seeds) is …

The analysis of nutritional qualities of non-deteriorated and deteriorated locust bean seeds shows that the deteriorated seeds had reduced protein (9.07%), fibre (3.62%) and carbohydrate (23.37% ...

Most respondents (75.8 percent) utilized the traditional method of processing, and all respondents engaged in wholesale and retail marketing of locust bean seeds. The processing and marketing locust beans business was profitable, with a weekly gross margin of ₦44,180. Similarly, the ratio of benefits to costs was 1.71.

However, most valuable parts of the locust bean, and possibly the entire tree, are the seeds themselves which are high in lipid (29%), protein (35%), carbohydrate (16%), and is a good source of ...

Locust bean gum (LBG, galactomannan polysaccharide) from Ceratonia siliqua seeds may be used as a substrate to help identify, differentiate and characterize mannanase(s), such as the β-Mannanases (EC 3.2.1.78). LBG may be used in the development of drug delivery devices. LBG may be used to study its properties as a protective agent on both …

Locust Bean Gum Origin and Processing. LBG is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), which is very abundant in the Mediterranean region although its localization also extends to different regions of North Africa, South America, and Asia.The polysaccharide is also referred in the literature by several other synonyms, such as …

The locust bean gum is a polysaccharide extracted from the endosperm of the locust bean seed through different thermomechanical or chemical processes. It is an approved food additive with the European number E410 and a number of different food uses. It is a galactomannan and it is frequently used in dairy products for its water-binding and ...

African locust bean seeds constitutes a significant condiment that adds taste and flavor to soup and stew (Oje, 1993). The seeds called Karwa in Hausa and Iyen in Yoruba are traditionally used as food condiment (Daddawa - Hausa and Iru - Yoruba). It is interested to know that some used the boiled seed while ...

The motorized legume de-huller operates at effective de-hulling speed of 438 rpm and achieved a maximum efficiency of 95.2% for 6 minutes soaking period for cowpea, 72.2% efficiency for soya beans ...

Optimum dehulling conditions were ca pressure 50 kPa, volume of water 4 L, and time 54 min resulting in maximum percentage weight of dehulled seeds of 53.42 g/100g of raw locust bean seeds. The optimum condition for softening were 90 g of dehulled seeds, 3 L of water and 15 min with maximum compressive stress on cooked seeds being 0.36 MPa.

Effects of different treatment methods on the germination of seeds of Parkia biglobosa (mimosaceae) were carried out. Prior treatment of seeds with sulphuric acid, wet heat and mechanical scarification were found to induce germination of the dormant seeds. These methods could be applied to raise seedlings of the plant for field propagation.

The African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seed is one of the major sources of plant protein in African diet. Effect of fermentation on the chemical composition and physicochemical properties of P. biglobosa seed oil was determined. ... University of Lagos for the use of GC/GC-MS equipment. REFERENCES 1. S.A. Odunfa (1986). Dadawa. …

The yield and quality of Locust bean gum from whole seeds depended on the separation method used. The separation of the seed. ... to be 4 15,000 tons and current prices are 12 to 22 euros/kg.

This study helps to de termine the microbiolo gical quality of local f ermented food condiment, African locust bean ( Parkia biglobosa) obtained from Ondo St ate, Nigeria. Bacterial species en ...

Processing locust bean to the condiment involved boiling for 12 hours, soaking the seeds in water, dehulling, boiling for another 6 hours and fermentation for 3-4 days while melon is boiled for 6 ...

The export price of Locust Beans from Nigeria has seen a steady increase over the past five years. In 2018, the price per kilogram was $1.45, which increased to $1.60 in 2019. In 2020, the price rose to $1.75, and in 2021 it further increased to $1.90. This year, the export price of Locust Beans from Nigeria is $2.05 per kilogram.

Carob grows on trees, is a member of the legume family, and is frequently turned into a popular chocolate substitute. It's also known as locust bean or St. John's bread, and has been cultivated since the late 1800s in the Mediterranean and other parts of the world with similar climates. The tree produces brown, leathery pods six to 12 inches ...

Industrially, gums are used as emulsifiers, thickening agents, gelling agents, texture improvers, wall material for encapsulation of bio-active substances, and stabilizers [ 12 ]. Locust bean gum (LBG) is galactomannan-based, a gum that is high in demand for its quality attributes. LBG is a high-value bio-polymer that is used in various food ...

DOI: 10.1111/JFPE.12963 Corpus ID: 104346029; Design, development, and evaluation of locust bean seed dehuller @article{Okonkwo2018DesignDA, title={Design, development, and evaluation of locust bean seed dehuller}, author={Clinton Emeka Okonkwo and Abiola Folakemi Olaniran and John Olusegun Ojediran and Tajudeen Muraina Adeniyi Olayanju …

Whatever method you decide to use, make sure you do this process well and peel the seeds thoroughly. 3. Wash. The next step in the process of making locust beans is washing. The reason why we are washing the peeled seeds is to make sure that the dirt and possibly stones might have mixed with the seeds.

Depulpping of locust bean seed is a crucial pretreatment operation, preceding fermentation of the seed. ... The cost of production was N 38,805.75, this price is considered been to be afforded by ...

African locust bean seeds were processed according to (Ojewumi et al., 2016a) before extraction of oil. The seeds were then crushed with binatone electric blender into smaller form to increase the surface area. Figure 1 shows the flowchart for the extraction of oil from African locust bean seeds. Termites' collection the locust bean powder.

The sample was divided into two equal parts (boiled and fermented African Locust beans). The following parameters were analysed: moisture content, ash content, crude fiber content, protein content, lipid (fat) content and …

Dadawa (Iru) is prepared from the seeds of African locust beans, thus are rich in fat (39 to 40%) and protein (31 to 40%) and contributes significantly to the energy intake, protein and vitamins, especially riboflavin, …

The most important use of African locust bean is found in its seed, which is a grain legume, although it has other food and non -food uses, especially the seeds which serves as a source of useful ...