African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Microbiological evaluation and shelf life of seed flour mixes used for infant feeding in rural northern Nigeria

Ibeanu, V. N.*
  • Ibeanu, V. N.*
  • Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Ene-Obong, H. N.
  • Ene-Obong, H. N.
  • Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
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Peter-Ogba, G. U.
  • Peter-Ogba, G. U.
  • Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Onyechi, U. A.
  • Onyechi, U. A.
  • Department of Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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  •  Received: 20 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 11 May 2015
  •  Published: 20 May 2015

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