Pakistan Journal of Nutrition1680-51941994-7984Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/pjn.2014.377.380YusufuP.A. EgwujehS.I.D. DamakA. NetalaJ. 72014137This study was carried out to determine the effect of blending African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa), firm ripe plantain fruit (Musa paradisiaca) flour with maize (Zea mays), on the chemical and sensory properties of Apula -a roasted maize meal. Roasted maize grain was blended with African yam bean and firm ripe plantain fruit flour at different proportions of 100:0:0 (Maize, African Yam Bean and Plantain), 70:20:10 and 50:30:20. The samples were coded A, B and C respectively. The chemical composition and sensory evaluation were determined using standard methods of analysis. The results of the chemical analysis showed significant (p<0.05) increase in the protein, fat, fibre, vitamins A and C, calcium and potassium contents of the blended samples. Sensory assessment revealed that blended samples (sample B and C) received higher ratings than the control (Sample A) in taste, flavour and in the overall acceptability. Sample A (control sample) was rated high in colour. The study demonstrated that Apula blended with African yam bean and firm ripe plantain is of higher nutritional quality when compared with Apula obtained from 100% maize. The enriched Apula was generally accepted by consumers.]]>Abioye, V.F., B.I.O. Ade-Omowaye, G.O. Babarinde and M.K. Adesigbin,20115176180Akubor, P.I.,2011321519AOAC.,200518th Edn.,Egbekun, K.M. and P.I. Akubor,2013pp: 60-110pp: 60-110Enwere, N.J.,1998pp: 30-34pp: 30-34Igbian, E.K. and G.O. Adegoke,2007mumu-a roasted maize meal.]]>42762767Iwe, M.O.,20021st Edn.,Pages: 71Pages: 71Lillian, H.M.,2004Manoranja, K. and S. Sood,2010Okoh, P.N.,19981998pp: 32-52pp: 32-52Onuh, J.O. and K.O. Abdulsalam,2009278390Onwuka, G.I.,2005Smith, I.F.,198342127USDA.,20092009Yusufu, P.A., F.A. Egbunu, S.I.D. Egwujeh, G.L. Opega and M.O. Adikwu,2013Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and mango mesocarp flour blends.]]>12205208Zakpaa, H.D., E.E. Mark-Mensah and J. Adubofour,2010Musa sapientum L. var. paradisiacal; French horn) grown in Ghana.]]>29299