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Phytochemical Screening, Proximate Composition and Mineral Activities of Four Selected Nigerian Mushrooms

The study examined the phytochemical screening, proximate composition and mineral activities of four selected mushrooms. Four fungi (Calocybe indica, Pleurotus pulmonarius, Auricularia sp, and Pleurotus ostreatus) were collected and phytochemical, proximate and mineral contents were determined. Results showed that moisture content was observed to be highest in Auricularia sp. (46.8 %), C.indica (46.8 %) protein (10.31 %), ash (2.72 %), fat (3.2 %), fibre (3.7 %) and CHO (38.36 %) were observed to be highest in P. ostreatus, while ash was observed to be lowest in C. indica (2.0 %).
AuthorName(s)
F.E. Ade-Ogunnowo
O.D. Adejoye
K. Adesokan

Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Hospital Kitchen Equipment in Benin City, Nigeria

Hospital kitchen equipment are the materials used in the kitchen in carrying out food preparation effectively in hospitals. This study aimed to analyse the surfaces of some hospital kitchen equipment for microbial quality. Samples were collected before and after food preparation from surfaces of tables, sinks, gas cookers and freezer handle of three major hospital kitchens in Benin City, Nigeria. The samples were transported to the laboratory and subjected to standard microbiological analysis.
AuthorName(s)
Osayi Brenda Isichei-Ukah
Peace Ajuebor
Barry Aigbodion Omogbai

Antagonistic Activity of Mycoflora Associated with Cassava Whey Obtained from Cassava Mills in Benin City, Nigeria

Whey (cassava wastewater) is an industrial residue obtained from the processing of cassava into various fermented products such as garri, fufu and lafun. Cassava whey mycoflora and their antagonistic activity against Escherichia coli were determined in this report. The associated fungi were enumerated and isolated by standard microbiological methods. The pH value of cassava whey samples was determined using an electrode pH meter while titratable acidity was by acid-base titration. Antagonistic effects of the fungal isolates against previously identified diarrheagenic E.

AuthorName(s)
Ogbebor A.S.*
Omonigho S.E

Characterization of selected clinical isolates and antimicrobial properties of ethanol root extract of Anacardium occidentale L.

Ethanolic root extract of Anacardium occidentale L. was evaluated for antimicrobial activities against selected clinical isolates. Bacteria and fungi pathogens obtained from the laboratory unit of a functional health facility for this study included Escherichia coli, Kblesiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus vulgaris, Streptococcus sp., Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. The identities of the bacteria spp. were re-established following standard physical and biochemical routines.

AuthorName(s)
O. Timothy*
O. Haruna

Antagonistic Activity of Mycoflora Associated with Cassava Whey Obtained from Cassava Mills in Benin City, Nigeria

 Whey (cassava wastewater) is an industrial residue obtained from the processing of cassava into various fermented products such as garri, fufu and lafun. Cassava whey mycoflora and their antagonistic activity against Escherichia coli were determined in this report. The associated fungi were enumerated and isolated by standard microbiological methods. The pH value of cassava whey samples was determined using an electrode pH meter while titratable acidity was by acid-base titration. Antagonistic effects of the fungal isolates against previously identified diarrheagenic E.

AuthorName(s)
Ogbebor A.S.
Omonigho S.E
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