African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 986

Full Length Research Paper

Optimization of fermentation and malting process of sorghum beverage and effects on nutritional quality

Kiptanui Elisha Bwamu
  • Kiptanui Elisha Bwamu
  • Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kunyanga Catherine Nkirote
  • Kunyanga Catherine Nkirote
  • Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Ngugi Eliud Kahiu
  • Ngugi Eliud Kahiu
  • Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kimani David Edgar
  • Kimani David Edgar
  • Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 11 July 2022
  •  Accepted: 07 October 2022
  •  Published: 31 October 2022

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