The effect of processing on the nutrient content of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 486-502

  Achidi, Aduni U ^a   Ajayi, Olufunmike A ^b   Maziya Dixon, Bussie ^c   Bokanga, Mpoko ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BUEA   (Cameroon)

^b UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN   (Nigeria)

^c INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE   (Nigeria)

^d African Agricultural Technology Foundation   (Kenya)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

MANIHOT ESCULENTA;

EID: 44349168272     PISSN: 01458892     EISSN: 17454549     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4549.2007.00165.x     Document Type: Article

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