global-journal-of-medical-research-l-nutrition Global Journal of Medical Research - L: Nutrition 0975-5888 2249-4618 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 60302 Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Pasting, Functional and Microbial Properties of Flours from White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and Water Yam (Diocorea alata) UgbedeojoAmeh Elijah OwoichoMomoh Clement DicksonGerna IdokoFelicia Adiza NIGERIA, University of Agriculture 15 01 2020 20 L2 1 6

In this study, flours prepared from white yam and water yam tubers were treated using gamma-irradiation at 0, 0.15 kGy and 2 kGy dosages, giving rise to four samples. The samples were analysed for functional, pasting and microbiological properties using standard analytical methods. The functional properties of the flour samples showed significant differences (p

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In this study, flours prepared from white yam and water yam tubers were treated using gamma-irradiation at 0, 0.15 kGy and 2 kGy dosages, giving rise to four samples. The samples were analysed for functional, pasting and microbiological properties using standard analytical methods. The functional properties of the flour samples showed significant differences (p