Browsing by Author "Opaleke, D.O"

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    CONSUMER ACCEPTABILITY AND PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SNACKS PRODUCED WITH NATURAL SWEETENERS FOR CHILDREN AND CONSUMERS
    (Publication of Family and Consumer Sciences society of Nigeria, 2020-01) Gbadebo, C.T; Babayeju, A.A; Opaleke, D.O; Adefila, A.O; Oluwadare, A.A
    The study investigated consumer acceptability and proximate analysis of selected snacks produced with selected natural sweeteners. Four (4) research questions were raised and one (1) hypothesis was tested. The research design adopted for this study is Research and Development Design (R&D). Judges evaluated 8 coded samples produced for appearance, aroma, texture, taste and overall acceptability. Sensory Evaluation was judged on a 7 point hedonic scale ranging from“1”which indicates “Dislike” to “7” which indicates “Like’’ extremely using sensory evaluation score card (SESC). Proximate analysis was determined by calculating the nutrient content (Moisture, Protein, Ash, Fat, Crude fibre, and Carbohydrate). One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test for the significant differences in the nutrient and sensory properties of the samples. Result of sensory properties revealed that sample CHS (Chinchin with 100% sugar) was the most preferred in appearance, aroma, taste and overall acceptability (6.47±0.90). Result of nutritive composition showed that sample CHH (Chinchin with 100% Honey) has the highest protein (10.52%), fat (20.45%) and fiber (2.55%) contents. Results revealed a significant difference (P<0.05) in the sensory evaluation of snacks produced with sugar only and those produced with selected natural sweeteners. The study concludes that snacks produced with natural sweeteners are nutritive for all classes of people. Therefore, there should be continuous education in nutrition to advise people of the health benefits of snacks produced with these natural sweeteners (date and honey) as its nutritive, antioxidants and medicinal contents for the growth and development of children and consumers is high.
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    Consumer Acceptability and Proximate Analysis of Selected Snacks Produced with Natural Sweeteners for Children and Consumers
    (Published by Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria (FACSSON), 2020-10-21) Gbadebo, C.T.; Babayeju, A.A; Opaleke, D.O; Adefila, O.A; Oluwadare, A.A
    The study investigated consumer acceptability and proximate analysis of selected snacks produced with selected natural sweeteners. Four (4) research questions were raised and one (1) hypothesis were formulated and tested. The research design adopted for this study is Research and Development Design (R&D). Judges were presented with 8 coded samples. These were evaluated for appearance, aroma, texture, taste and overall acceptability. Sensory Evaluation was judged on a 7 point hedonic scale ranging from“1”which indicates “Dislike” to “7” which indicates “Like’’ extremely using sensory evaluation score card (SESC). Proximate analysis was determined by calculating the nutrient content (Moisture, Protein, Ash, Fat, Crude fibre, and Carbohydrate). One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test for the significant differences in the nutrient and sensory properties of the samples. Result of sensory properties revealed that sample CHS (Chinchin with 100% sugar) was the most preferred in appearance, aroma, taste and overall acceptability (6.47±0.90). Result of nutritive composition showed that sample CHH (Chinchin with 100% Honey) has the highest protein (10.52%), fat (20.45%) and fiber (2.55%) contents. Result of hypothesis one revealed a significant difference (P<0.05) in the sensory evaluation of selected snacks produced with sugar only and those produced with selected natural sweeteners The study concludes that snacks produced with natural sweeteners are nutritive for all classes of people. It was recommended that here should be continuous education in nutrition to advise people of the health benefits of snacks produced with these natural sweeteners (date and honey) as it contain high nutritive, antioxidants and medicinal contents for the growth and development of children and consumers.
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    Factors Influencing the Utilization of Soybean among Homemakers in Ilorin Local Government area of Kwara State.
    (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria. (HERAN)., 2017) Opaleke, D.O; Adebisi, W.O; Gbadebo, C.T
    Abstract The study investigated factors influencing the utilization of soybean among homemakers in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Two research questions were raised, survey research design was adopted. The population comprised of 98,802 homemakers. 264 samples were randomly selected. Likert scale questionnaire was used for collect data. Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient was used for reliability of the instrument which yielded a correlation of 0.78. Data collected were analysed using Mean and Standard Deviation. Findings showed that Soybean is used because it is cheap( x = 3.22) and affordable ( x = 2.87). The study concludes that affordability, high nutritional value and its health benefits are factors influencing the utilization of soybean. It is recommended that more awareness campaigns should be frequent on the nutritional value and uses of soybean products.
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    WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF POWDER FORTIFICATION AMONG BREAD CONSUMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.
    (International Journal of Moringa Nutraceutical Research (IJMNR). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, 2017) Ajibade, T.B; Ajibade, E.T; Belewu, K.Y; Opaleke, D.O
    Micronutrient deficiency has become an issue of global discuss considering the billions of people affected by the menace. There are high potentials in the Moringa Oleifera giving the plant ability to tackle the issue based on the inherent nutritional qualities. The abundance, accessibility, coupled with the acceptability of Moringa has placed the plant at a vantage point in tackling micronutrient deficiency in Nigeria. Despite the popularity Moringa Oleifera has gained over the years in Nigeria, not much has been done in terms of incorporating the plant into the varieties of daily diet of the populace which has been explored in some other countries. With bread being a staple food widely acceptable and consumed across board, the food product provides a realistic mechanism of infusing the Moringa Oliefera plant into the diet of millions of consumers in Nigeria. This study was therefore carried out to examine bread consumer’s willingness to pay for fortification with Moringa Oleifera leaf powder in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data and secondary information were used for the study. Survey instrument used was structured questionnaire, administered to 240 respondents randomly selected in a four-stage sampling procedure. Analytical tools employed include descriptive statistics, Contingent Valuation Method and Regression technique. The study revealed that bread related purchases are predominated by males who account for up to about 63% of purchases. Almost half of the respondents were willing to pay 20% premium over the amount they would pay for a plain loaf of bread while 28.3% of the respondents were willing to pay up to 60% premium above the cost of a plain bread loaf. At 5%level, factors that significantly and positively determine consumers’ willingness to pay for Moringa Oleifera leaf powder fortification in their bread were: educational status, monthly income, awareness of the nutritional benefits of Moringa Oleifera, consumers’ perception of Moringa leaves, and ongoing management of health challenge while the amount spent by consumer on pharmaceutical dietary supplement was negatively significant. The study recommends that bread manufacturer should take advantage of the consumers’ willingness to pay for Moringa fortification to their bread and hence make the product available. Given that an impressive percentage of respondents were willing to pay for Moringa fortification to their bread, it could prove to be a means to tackling the issue of micronutrient deficiency heads-on since bread is a widely acceptable staple in the country. There is the need to create even more awareness on the health and nutritional benefits of the Moringa plant as there are vast opportunities along food processing value chains which will impact positively on the economy considering that individuals are willing to pick up supplement-fortified food products in Nigeria.