Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation

Sweetpotato breeding over the years solely depended on sensory evaluation for domestic uses, thereby downplaying the need for adjustment of breeding objectives and selection procedures to cater for industrial potential. This study was conducted to evaluate ten elite genotypes of sweetpotato for dive...

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Autores principales: Adu-Kwarteng, E., Baafi, E., Amoa-Owusu, A., Okyere, F., Carey, E.E.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Walter de Gruyter GmbH 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114710
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author Adu-Kwarteng, E.
Baafi, E.
Amoa-Owusu, A.
Okyere, F.
Carey, E.E.
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Amoa-Owusu, A.
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description Sweetpotato breeding over the years solely depended on sensory evaluation for domestic uses, thereby downplaying the need for adjustment of breeding objectives and selection procedures to cater for industrial potential. This study was conducted to evaluate ten elite genotypes of sweetpotato for diversified utilization and commercialization. These genotypes had been selected over the years for high dry matter and starch content according to the preference of Ghanaian consumers. Analyses were carried out on key nutrient components, pasting properties, and starch granule morphology using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy, rapid viscosity analysis, and light microscopy, respectively. Sensory evaluation was carried out using a focus group approach. Based on functional diversity and unique combinations of quality traits identified, the genotypes were found to have several potential applications in the food industry. These include fufu flour, bread, pastries, French fries, gluten-free noodles, yogurt filler, baby food, juices, and raw material for brewery and other industries. These elite genotypes, when released as new varieties, can immensely contribute to a more diversified use of sweetpotato in Ghana and ultimately contribute to the enhancement of food and job security.
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spelling CGSpace1147102025-03-11T12:14:31Z Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation Adu-Kwarteng, E. Baafi, E. Amoa-Owusu, A. Okyere, F. Carey, E.E. sweet potatoes food security genotypes breeding uses industrial production Sweetpotato breeding over the years solely depended on sensory evaluation for domestic uses, thereby downplaying the need for adjustment of breeding objectives and selection procedures to cater for industrial potential. This study was conducted to evaluate ten elite genotypes of sweetpotato for diversified utilization and commercialization. These genotypes had been selected over the years for high dry matter and starch content according to the preference of Ghanaian consumers. Analyses were carried out on key nutrient components, pasting properties, and starch granule morphology using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy, rapid viscosity analysis, and light microscopy, respectively. Sensory evaluation was carried out using a focus group approach. Based on functional diversity and unique combinations of quality traits identified, the genotypes were found to have several potential applications in the food industry. These include fufu flour, bread, pastries, French fries, gluten-free noodles, yogurt filler, baby food, juices, and raw material for brewery and other industries. These elite genotypes, when released as new varieties, can immensely contribute to a more diversified use of sweetpotato in Ghana and ultimately contribute to the enhancement of food and job security. 2021-06-07 2021-08-20T22:36:43Z 2021-08-20T22:36:43Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114710 en Open Access Walter de Gruyter GmbH Adu-Kwarteng, E., Baafi, E., Amoa-Owusu, A., Okyere, F., Carey, E. (2021). Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation. Open Agriculture. ISSN 2391-9531. 6(1), 382–391.
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food security
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breeding
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industrial production
Adu-Kwarteng, E.
Baafi, E.
Amoa-Owusu, A.
Okyere, F.
Carey, E.E.
Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title_full Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title_fullStr Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title_full_unstemmed Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title_short Expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
title_sort expanding industrial uses of sweetpotato for food security and poverty alleviation
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food security
genotypes
breeding
uses
industrial production
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