EFFECTS OF LEMON GRASS (Cymbopogon flexuosus) AND MINT LEAF (Mintha spicata) ON PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF Synodontis schall

Authors

  • M. S. Ityumbe Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.
  • A. H. Bichi Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.
  • O. A. Sogbesan Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.
  • M. A Sadauki Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.
  • A. S. Nababa Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.
  • C. Waindu College of Agriculture, Ganye, Adamawa state.
  • M. Aliyu Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.
  • K. Tumba Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6493

Abstract

This study assessed the effect of lemon grass and mint leaf on processing and preservation of Synodontis schall during 8 weeks storage at ambient temperature. The fish were divided into four groups namely Samples A,B,C, and D, and treated with lemon grass, mint leaf and a combination o f  lemon grass and mint leaf respectively while sample D (control) did not contain any of the spices. The fresh pieces of Synodontis schall were soaked in respective spice solutions for one hour, and smoke dried in drum kiln for 16 hours. Proximate and sensory  evaluations were carried out and fish stored in a closed cartoon and kept under room temperature for eight  Weeks. The final proximate composition showed the moisture and crude protein as follows; moisture; 10.40%, 9.78%, 9.01%, 9.30%, and crude protein; 77.90%, 75.20%, 70.90%, and 70.35% for samples A, B, C and D respectively. Based on the findings from this study, lemon grass stands a better chance in improving processing and preservation quality of Synodontis and it is recommended.

Author Biographies

M. S. Ityumbe, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.

Department of Fisheries

A. H. Bichi, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

O. A. Sogbesan, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.

Department of Fisheries

M. A Sadauki, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

A. S. Nababa, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state.

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

C. Waindu, College of Agriculture, Ganye, Adamawa state.

Department of Fisheries

M. Aliyu, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.

Department of Fisheries

K. Tumba, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa state.

Department of Fisheries

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Ityumbe, M. S. ., Bichi, A. H. ., Sogbesan, O. A. ., Sadauki, M. A. ., Nababa, A. S. ., Waindu, C. ., Aliyu, M. ., & Tumba, K. . (2024). EFFECTS OF LEMON GRASS (Cymbopogon flexuosus) AND MINT LEAF (Mintha spicata) ON PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF Synodontis schall . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1303–1305. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6493

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2021: NSAP 2021 Proceedings

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