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    Quality attributes of fufu in south-east Nigeria: guide for cassava breeders

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    Date
    2021-03
    Author
    Chijioke, U.
    Madu, T.
    Okoye, B.
    Ogunka, A.M.
    Ejechi, M.
    Ofoeze, M.
    Ogbete, C.
    Njoku, D.
    Ewuziem, J.
    Confidence, K.
    Onyemauwa, N.
    Ukeje, B.
    Achonwa, O.
    Forsythe, L.
    Fliedel, G.
    Egesi, C.
    Type
    Journal Article
    Review Status
    Peer Review
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Abstract/Description
    Fufu is a popular traditional fermented wet paste food product from cassava. We examined consumer preferences and quality attributes of fufu in Abia and Imo States of South‐East Nigeria, with special attention to gender differences, for the purpose of providing guidance to breeders. Data were analysed by the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Participants for the interview were randomly selected from a list of farmers in the study area. Individual (II) interviews were conducted among eighty participants comprising twenty‐six men (32.5%) and fifty‐four women (67.5%). Preferences along the food chain from raw roots to final product were also obtained. Major traits influencing gender‐specific consumer preferences are related to appearance, texture and smell. Smoothness, not sticky, easy to swallow and drawability of fufu appear to be major traits that drive acceptance by both men and women. Big roots and smooth skin are prioritised for raw material. Some quality characteristics are conditioned largely by variety traits, while others can be modified by adjusting the processing methods. The complexity of producing high‐quality fufu makes it imperative to introduce a multidisciplinary approach into breeding programmes.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14875
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7750
    IITA Authors ORCID
    Chiedozie Egesihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9063-2727
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14875
    Research Themes
    Biotech and Plant Breeding
    IITA Subjects
    Agronomy; Cassava; Food Systems; Gender; Plant Breeding; Plant Production; Value Chains
    Agrovoc Terms
    Breeding; Consumers; Gender; Processing; Varieties; Cassava; Nigeria
    Regions
    Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Nigeria
    Hubs
    Headquarters and Western Africa Hub
    Journals
    International Journal of Food Science and Technology
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