Preservation Potentials of Essential Oils of <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> and <i>Ocimum gratissimum</i> from Two Agro-Ecological Zones on Freshwater Smoke-Dried <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> Fish Sold in Some Local Markets in Cameroon
Tsi Celestine Angu,
Pride Ndasi Ngwasiri,
Lifoter Kenneth Navti
et al.
Abstract:Dried fish are susceptible to bacteria and fungi attack and are liable to chemical changes which cause losses in quality and reduction of shelf-life. It is important therefore to maintain the quality of fish because continuous consumption of contaminated fish and their products may predispose consumers to health hazards. Maintenance of high quality fish therefore calls for adequate and effective preservation techniques. The study examined the effectiveness of essential oils of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum grati… Show more
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