Darkwa AA

Darkwa AA

Ghana

Publications
  • Research Article
    The Use of Indigenous Green Leafy Vegetables in the Preparation of Ghanaian Dishes
    Author(s): Sarah Darkwa and Darkwa AASarah Darkwa and Darkwa AA

    Background: The study assessed uses of Indigenous Green Leafy Vegetables (IGLV’s) in the preparation of Ghanaian dishes. Expensive exotic vegetables are patronized more than cheaper indigenous ones. Providing adequate nutritional information on IGLV’s together with recipe formulation could encourage consumption. The objectives were to highlight health benefits of IGLV’s, develop recipes from selected IGLV’s and determine their acceptability. Materials and methods: A self-developed questionnaire was administered to 40 randomly selected individuals to assess uses of IGLV’s in food preparation. Fifteen individuals (10 males and 5 females) out of the 40 were purposively selected to sensorily evaluate 10 recipes developed from 4 selected (IGLV’s) to ascertain their overall acceptability. Panelists’ scores were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey’s t.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000286

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