DR EUPHRESIA NKIRU ODIMEGWU
About me
Euphresia Nkiru Odimegwu studied Food Science and Technology in her first degree( B.SC), Second degree(M.Sc) and third degree(PhD) and specialized in Food Processing and Preservation. She is a lecturer in Federal University of Technology Owerri Imo State Nigeria. Her research interest gears toward Food processing, food extrusion, New product development, Valorisation of food waste.
Euphresia Nkiru Odimegwu studied Food Science and Technology in her first degree( B.SC), Second degree(M.Sc) and third degree(PhD) and specialized in Food Processing and Preservation. She is a lecturer in Federal University of Technology Owerri Imo State Nigeria. Her research interest gears toward Food processing, food extrusion, New product development, Valorisation of food waste
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1 2014 Umelo, M.C.,Odimegwu, E.N., Uzoukwu, A.E, Eluchie, C.N., Nwachukwu,C.N., Nwaobi, C.C., Amaraegbulem, K.C. and Nwakwalam Effect of pasteurization on the Physicochemical, Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Water Melon Juice. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. Vol. 1(16): 48-60.
2 2013 Nwosu, J.N., Odimegwu, E.N., Uzoukwu, A.E., Ibeabuchi, JC., Olawuni, I.A. and Ikeli, K. Evaluation of the Proximate and Anti-nutritional Qualities of Ihu (Dioscorea dumentorum). International Journal of Life Science .Vol. 3(3): 92-104.
3 2013 Nwosu, J.N., Odimegwu, E.N., Uzoukwu, A.E., Ofoedu, C.E. and Ahaotu, I. Acceptability of Moin-Moin Produced from Blends of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa) and Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata). Global Journal of current Research Vol. 2(4): 74-80
4 2014 Olawuni, Ijeoma, Osobie C. Charles, Peter-Ikechukwu Anne, Kabuo O. Ngozi, Bede, N. Evelyn, Odimegwu, E.N. , Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flour from Dehulled white African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Sternocarpa) grown in Anambra State, Nigeria. Natural products. Indian Journal. 10(6): 171-177
5 2014 Akajiaku, L.O., Odimegwu, E.N., Alagboso, ,S.O and Uzoechi, J.C, Influence of Sprouted Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Flour Inclusion on Sensory Quality of Moin-Moin. The International Journal of Science and Technology Vol.2(12): 122-129
6 2014 Umelo, M.C, Uzoukwu, A.E., Odimegwu,E.N., Agunwah, I.M., Njoku, N.E and Alagbaoso,S.o Proximate, Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Ice Cream from Blends of Cow Milk and Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) Milk. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology vol.1(4) 63-76
7 2014 . Uzoukwu, A.E., Olawuni, I,A., Ojukwu, M. Odimegwu, N., Agunwah, I.M., and Euchie, C. Microbiological Status of Mixed Fruit Juice Preserved with different Concentrations of Sodium Benzoate, International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.2(4): 94-99
8 2015 Peter Ikechukwu I. Anne, Olawuni Ijeoma, Osobie C. Charles, Odimegwu, N, Euphresia, Uzoukwu E. Anthonia, Eluchie Chioma Effects of Wrapping Material on Chemical and Microbiological Qualities of Fermented Melon Seed (Citrullus Vulgaris L. Series). Analytical Chemistry . Indian Journal Vol 15(2): 74-82
9 2015 Odimegwu, E.N., Nwosu, J.N., Umelo,M.C., Olawuni, I.A., Akajiaku, L.O., and Oga, B.N Effect of Processing on the Proximate and Functional Properties of “Akparata” (Afzelia Africana )Flour. European Journal of Food Science and Technology Vol 1(3): 48-60
10 2015 Igwe, k, Ofoedu, C.E. Okafor, D.C., Odimegwu, E.N. Agunwah, I .M., and Igwe, V.S., Comparative Proximate Analysis of Some Green Leafy Vegetable from Selected Communities of Rivers and Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vo.l (4): 55-61
11 2014 Umelo, M.C., Nsofor, A.E., Akajiaku, L.O., Odimegwu, E.N., Uzoukwu, A.E., Agunwa, I.M., Eluchie,C.N.,Alagbaoso,S.O and Njoku, N.E. Effect of Different Dough Improvers on the Proximate Composition, Minerals, Vitamins and Sensory Properties of Wheat Bread. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology. Vol1(3). 112-126
12 2015 Peter-Ikechukwu, Anne, G.C,Omeire., D.C Okafor., C.Eluchie., N.E Odimegwu. ,S.N.Nze., F.I. Anagwu and K.C Okeke. Assesment of the Quality of Borehole Water Sample in Federal Housing Estate and Sites and Services Areas of Owerri, Imo State,Nigeria. Food Science and Quality Management.IISTE.Vol.42. 5-12
13 2016 Ojinnaka, M.C., Odimegwu, E.N and Ilechukwu, R. Functional Properties of flour and starch from two cultivars of aerial yam(Dioscorea bulbifera) in South East Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Vol 9(8):1 :22-25
14 2016. Ojinnaka , M.C., Odimegwu ,E.N and Chidiebere, F.E. Comparative Study on the Nutrient and Antinutrient Composition of the Seeds and Leaves of Uziza (Piper Guinense). IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology.Vol.10(8):1: 42-48
15. 2017. Okafor D.C, Onuegbu, N.C, Odimegwu N.E., Ibeabuchi J.C., Njoku N.E., Agunwah I.M., Ofoedu C.E and Njoku C.C . Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Oyster Mushroom. American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 64-69
16. 2017. Peter-Ikechukwu, A., Okafor, D.C, Kabuo, N.O, Ibeabuchi, J.C, Odimegwu, E.N., Alagbaoso, S.O, Njideka, N.E and Mbah ,R.N Production and Evaluation of Cookies from Whole Wheat and Date Palm Fruit Pulp as Sugar Substitute. International Journal of Advancement in Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Science(IJAETMAS). 1-31.
17. 2017. Akajiaku L.O, Nwosu J.N, kabuo N.O, Odimegwu E.N, Umelo M.C and Unegbu V.C Using Sorghum Flour as Part Substitute of Wheat Flour in Noodles Making. MOJ Food Processing & Technology. 5(2) 1-9
18. 2018. Akajiaku L.O, Kabuo N.O, Omeire G.C, Odimegwu , E.N and Ogbonna, V.G Production and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera Ieaves Powder Enriched Yogurt. Nutrition and Food Toxicology. 2(5). 459-466
19. 2018. Ihemeje, A., Nwanekezi, E.C., Odimegwu, E. N and Ekwe, C.C. Effect of Processing Methods of Toasting, Soaking,Boiling,Sproutin g On Dietary Fibre and Antinutrient Contents of African yam Bean and Red Kidney Bean Flour .European Journal of Food Science and Technology. 6(1). 40-48
20. 2018. Ezeamaku, U.L., Chike-Onyegbula,C.O., Odimegwu,E.N., Eke, P.C., Eze,K.T., Iheaturu, N.C Evaluation of Efficiency of Nickel Removal from Simulated Paint Effluent through Coagulation-Flocculation using Ferric Sulphate and Chitosan Futo Journal Series (FUTOJNLS) .4 (2): 228 – 241.
21. 2019. Nkiru E. Odimegwu, Collins N. Ubbaonu,Chigozie E. Ofoedu, Linda O. Akajiaku, Njideka E. Njoku,Ijeoma M. Agunwah, Serah O. Alagbaoso and Glory E. Iwuh. Comparative Study on the Proximate Composition,
Functional and Sensory Properties of Turmeric(Curcuma longa) and Pawpaw (Carica papaya)Custard Products. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 33(4) 1 - 11.
22. 2019. Nkiru E. Odimegwu, Chigozie E. Ofoedu, Gloria C. Omeire,
Munachiso C. Umelo, Chioma N. Eluchie, Serah O. Alagbaoso,
Njideka E. Njoku and Peace O. Ozoani Production and Evaluation of Breakfast Cereals from Flour Blends of Maize (Zea mays) and Jackfruit(Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seeds Archives of Current Research International. 16(3): 1-16.
23. 2019. Nwanekezi, E.C., Onugha, F.C., Odimegwu, E,N and Arukwe, D.C. Antinutrients, Micronutrients and Glycemic Characteristics of Rice Bran Enriched Yam Flour. Nigerian Food Journal (NIFOJ). A publication of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology. (37)1
24. Umelo , M . C., Ejesieme Wisdom., Eluchie ,C.N., Odimegwu , E. N., Akajiaku, L.O. , Ehirim, F.N and Nwachukwu ,C. N. Effect of Heating at Different Temperatures and Times on the Bacterial/Fungi Count and Sensory Properties of Bottled Water Melon (Citrullus Lanatus) Juice. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology.13(9)1: 24-35. 23 - 31
25. 2019. Eluchie, C.N., Chukwu, M.N., Amandikwa, C., Umelo,M.C., Alagbaoso, S.O.,Njoku ,E.N., Agunwa, I.M and Odimegwu, E.N. Microbiological Quality of a Locally Fermented Milk- Cereals Mixture (fura de nunu) Sold in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. Advances in Food Science and Engineering.
3(4). 77-84.
26. 2020. Odimegwu,E.N.,Akajiaku, L.O., Umelo,M.C., Ezeamaku,U.L.,Ofoedum, A.F and Akujobi, C.A. Investigation on the Effectiveness of Palm Ash Infusion and Water Soaking for the Reduction of Beany Flavor in Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea) Flour for Cake Production.
IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology.14(2)3 :01-10
27. 2020.
Akajiaku LO, Nwosu JN, Nwakanma JC, Odimegwu EN and Nzemechi VN
Millet Flour Potential in Enriching Wheat Flour for Biscuit Production
EC NUTRITION Research Article. 15.6 (2020): 100-115
28. 2020. Chigozie Emmanuel Ofoedu, Collins Nkeoma Ubbaonu, Ijeoma Maureen Agunwah, Chioma Doris Obi, Nkiru Euphresia Odimegwu, Faith Kosisohukwu Okeke. Production and Comparative evaluation of leather products from pawpaw (Carica papaya) and banana (Musa acuminate) fruit pulp. Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology. (12)2.
29. 2021. Chigozie Emmanuel Ofoedu, JudeO.Iwouno, Ebelechukwu O. Ofoedu, Chika C. Ogueke, Victory S. Igwe, Ijeoma M. Agunwah, Arinze F.Ofoedum James S. Chacha, Onyinye P. Muobike,Adeoyin O.Agunbiade,Njideka.E.Njoku, Angela A.Nwakaudu, Nkiru E.Odimegwu, Onyekachi E. Ndukauba,Chukwuka U.Ogbonna, Joncer Naibaho, Maciej Korus and Charles Odilichukwu R. Okpala. Revisiting food-sourced vitamins for consumer diet and health needs: a perspective review, from vitamin classification, metabolic functions, absorption, utilization, to balancing nutritional requirements. Peer J. 1-45.
30. 2016. Nwanekezi , E.C., Agomuo, J.K., Uba, E.M and Odumegwu, E.N. Effects of some Tropical Plants oil Supplemented Diet on Blood Serum Lipid Profile of Abino Rats. Nigerian Food Journal (NIFOJ) .A publication of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology. 34(2). 9-19
31. 2019. Nwanekezi , E.C., Onugha, F.C., Arukwe, D.C and Odimegwu, E.N. Proximate Composition and Hyperlipidemia Lowering Potential of Rice Bran Enriched with Yam Flour. Nigerian Food Journal (NIFOJ) .A publication of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology. 37(1): 11-23
32. 2022. Euphresia N. Odimegwu, Munachiso C. Umelo, Anthonia E. Uzoukwu, Uchenna L. Ezeamaku, Linda O. Akajiaku, Chioma N. Eluchie, Kaodirichukwu I. Ajuogu, Innocent O. Eze, Kate O. Chike. The Investigation of the Potentials of Dried Nwaigu (White lined Sphinx Caterpillar) Meal in Bread Enrichment. Food Science and Technology. 11(3) 182-187.
33. 2022. U. Luvia Ezeamaku., O. Dominic Onukwuli., M. Ernest Ezeh., I. Ochiagha Eze., N. Euphresia Odimegwu., C. Peter Agu. Experimental investigation on influence of selected chemical treatment on banana fibre. Industrial Crops and Products. 1 - 10
34 2022 Uchenna Luvia Ezeamaku., Chinyere Ezekannagha., Ochiagha I. Eze., Nkiru Odimegwu., Angela Nwakaudu., Amarachukwu Okafor., Innocent Ekuma., Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli. The impact of Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) treatment on the tensile strength of pineapple leaf fiber reinforced with tapioca-based bio resin. Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research
35. 2023. Ezeamaku, U. Luvia., Eze I. Ochiagha., Odimegwu E. Nkiru., Nwakaudu A. Angela., Okafor S. Amarachukwu., Onukwuli O. Dominic and Obibuenyi I. John. Effects of Alkaline Treatment on the properties of Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) leaf fiber(PALF) reinforced with Tapioca-based Bio resin(cassava starch) ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 797- 804
36. 2023. Ezeamaku, U. Luvia, Innocent Eze, Odimegwu E. Nkiru, Nwakaudu Angela, Amarachukwu Okafor, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Ikechukwu Nnawube. Corrosion inhibition of aluminium in 0.3 MHCL using starch mucor in potassium iodide as inhibitor. Pigment and Resin Technology 1-13
37 2023 Ezeamaku, U. Luvia, Eze. I. Ochiagha, Odimegwu, E. Nkiru, Nwakaudu, A. Angela, Okafor, S. Amarachukwu, Obibuenyi, Ifeanyi John, Onukwuli, O. Dominic. Dogonyaro- Leaf-Extract as Inhibitor for Aluminium Corrosion in Acid. Journal of New Developments in Chemistry.18-29
*38. 2024. Anthonia Ezidimma Uzoukwu., Michael Nwankwo Chukwu., Linda Oluchi Akajiaku., Euphresia Nkiru Odimegwu., Chioma Nwaobiara Eluchie., Ijeoma Maureen Agunwah., Friday Pascal Okezie and Clara Njideka Uyanwa. Impact of Palm Bunch Ash and Brine solutions on the Microbial and organoleptic properties of ‘Ugba’ (Pentaclethra macrophyll Benth). Journal of Food Chemistry & Nanotechnology,(10):2: 40-48.
*39. 2024. Uyanwa, N.C., Olapade, A.A and Odimegwu, E.N. Quality evaluation of Cookies produced from Yellow Root Cassava and Bambara Groundnut flour blends. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science. 9(9): 248-264
*40. 2024. Akajiaku Linda Oluchi., C. Nwakanma Jane., N. Odimegwu Euphresia., E. Uzoukwu Anthonia and L. Ezenwa Chinelo. Evaluation of Nutrient Composition and Sensory Attributes of Jam produced from African Bush Mango (Irvinga gabonensis) Journal of Advances in Food Science and Technology. 11(1): 1-16
*41. 2024. Odimegwu Euphresia Nkiru, Ofoedum Arinze Francis, Olawuni Ijeoma Adanma, Uzoukwu Anthonia Ezidimma, Akajiaku Linda Oluchi, Eluchie Chioma Nwaobiara, Alagbaoso Serah Ogechi, Uyanwa Njideka Clara, Okezie Friday Pascal Nutrients and Sensory Qualities of Moi Moi Developed from Flours of Broad Bean (Vicia faba) Seeds Grown in South Eastern Nigeria as Affected by Different Processing Treatments. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research
*42. 2024. Eze I.O., Nwanonenyi S.C., Oguzie C.K., Ezeamaku U.L., Nwapa C., Odimegwu E.N., Okafor S.A. Understanding Some Properties of Low-density Polyethylene/Cornstalk Dracaena Leaves Composites: Towards Effective Utilization of Agricultural Wastes. Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences.15(6) 916-933.