ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM YAM (DISCOREA SPP) PEELS

Abstract: This study investigates the production of ethanol from yam (Dioscorea spp.) peels, aiming to explore an alternative source for ethanol production, as yam peels are often discarded as waste. The yam tubers were sourced from Eke Oko Market in Orumba North L.G.A., Anambra State, Nigeria. After peeling, the yam peels were washed, milled, and … Read more

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DETERMINATION OF THE LEVEL OF ETHANOL IN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PRODUCED IN NIGERIA AS AN INDICATION FOR SAFETY STANDARD

Abstract: This study evaluates the ethanol content in alcoholic beverages produced in Nigeria to determine their compliance with international safety standards, particularly those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Six popular alcoholic beverage brands—Guilders, Star, Harp, Heineken, Stout, and Legend—were sampled from Awka, Anambra State. The ethanol levels in the beverages were analyzed using … Read more

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