American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015

  • Antioxidant Potentials of Tomato Paste Extracts Found on Major Markets in Accra Metropolis

    Shadrack Donkor, Akwasi Akomeah Agyekum, Felicia Akuamoa, Nana Afua Kobi Adu-Bobi, Daniel Gyingiri Achel, Isaac Kwabena Asare, Josephine Kyei

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 158-163
    Received: 28 July 2015
    Accepted: 8 August 2015
    Published: 26 August 2015
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    Abstract: The harmful effects of the free radicals on humans could be inhibited by antioxidants in fruits and vegetables. Tomato contains several antioxidants such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Consumption of tomatoes has been related epidemiologically to a lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases, prostate, gastrointestinal and epithelial cell can... Show More
  • Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of the Most Widely Used Mushrooms Cultivated in Mekelle Tigray Ethiopia

    Teklit Gebregiorgis Amabye, Afework Mulugeta Bezabh

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 164-167
    Received: 1 August 2015
    Accepted: 11 August 2015
    Published: 29 August 2015
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    Abstract: The basic composition (The total protein, total carbohydrate, total lipid, crude fiber and ash content of each mushroom were studied on dry weight contents were determined in the cultivated mushrooms Agaricus bisporus/white, Agaricus bisporus/brown, Lentinula edodes, and Pleurotus ostreatus and they ranged from 28.38-49.2, 1.54-4.96, 13.2-29.02 and... Show More
  • Physicochemical and Spectroscopic Characterization of Biofield Treated Triphenyl Phosphate

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Khemraj Bairwa, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 168-173
    Received: 15 September 2015
    Accepted: 26 September 2015
    Published: 15 October 2015
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    Abstract: Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) is a triester of phosphoric acid and phenol. It is commonly used as a fire-retarding agent and plasticizer for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate. The present study was an attempt to evaluate the impact of biofield treatment on physicochemical and spectroscopic properties of TPP. The study was carried out in two groups i... Show More
  • Water Quality Assessment of Some Selected Well Waters of Sabo Yeregi in Katcha Local Government of Niger State

    Shaba Elijah Yanda, Ndamitso Muhammed Muhammed, Mathew John Tsado, Abdullahi Zalihat, Tsado Amos Ndarubu, Gabriel Ilemona

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 174-178
    Received: 22 July 2015
    Accepted: 4 August 2015
    Published: 19 October 2015
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    Abstract: Water quality assessment of some seleted well waters of Sabo Yeregi in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state was carried out using standard analytical methods. Water is a valued natural resource for survival of all living things; the importance of assessing the quality of this valued resource cannot be overemphasized. In this study, the physi... Show More