Food and Public Health

Food and Public Health covers all aspects of food and public health in the form of review articles, original articles, case reports, short communications, letters to the editor, and book reviews. The International Editorial Board is dedicated to producing a high quality scientific journal of interest to researchers and practitioners from many disciplines.

Gabriel Adeqoke

Editorial Board Member of Food and Public Health

Professor, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Research Areas

Food Microbiology; Food Safety; Natural Food Additives and Mycotoxins

Education

1984Ph.DUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria
1981M.ScUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria

Membership

American Society for Microbiology
Institute of Food Technology, USA (Renewal of membership due )
Society for Applied Microbiology, U.K. (renewal of membership due)
Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Technology

Publications: Journals

[1]  Afolabi, M.O; Adegoke, G.O. and Mathooko, F. M. (2011). Phytochemical charactacterization of the extracts of Aframomum danielli flower, leaf, stem and root. African Journal of Agricultural Research 6, 97-101.
[2]  Fasoyiro, S.B; Obatolu, V.A; Ashaye, O.A; Adegoke, G.O. and Farinde, E.O. (2010). Microbial hazards and critical control points of locally processed soy-cheese in Nigeria. Nutrition and Food Science 40, 591-597.
[3]  Jatto, W.G. and Adegoke, G.O. (2010). Storage studies on cashew juice preserved with water extracted Aframomum danielli. Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry 9, 1351-1359. ISNN 1579-4377.
[4]  Aroyeun, SO; Adegoke, GO; Varga, J and Teren, J (2009). Grading of fermented and dried cocoa beans using fungal contamination, ergostrol index and ochratoxin A production. Mycobiology 37, 215-217.
[5]  Daramola, B; Adegoke, G.O. and Osanyinlusi, S.A. (2009). Fractionation and assessment of antioxidant activities of active components of Garcinia kola seed. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 7, 27-30.
[6]  Akande, E.A; Adegoke, G.O. and Mathooko, F.C. (2009). Production and evaluation of tea flavoured wih wild pepper (Erythrococca anomala BENTH) seed’s powder. Journal of Applied Sciences 12, 8148-8154.
[7]  Aroyeun, S.O; Adegoke, G.O; Varga, J. and Teren, J. (2009). Reduction of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in cocoa beans infected with Aspergillus via ergostrol value. World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 6, 75-89.
[8]  Akande, E.A; Adegoke, G.O; Mathooko, F.M. and Abioye, V.F. (2009). Volatile compounds in wild pepper (Erythrococca anomala Benth). International Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences 14, 473-478.
[9]  Adegoke, G.O; Awoyele, O.O; Lawal, R.B; Olapade, A.A. and Ashaye, O.A. (2008). Effects of Aframomum danielli (powder and extract) on the nutritional, physico-chemical and sensory properties of wheat flour bread. International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health 1, 181-188.
[10]  Akande, E.A; Adegoke, G.O. and Mathooko, F.C. (2008). Some physical characteristics and nutritional composition of the seeds of wild pepper( Erythrococca anomala, Benth). Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 51, 128-130.
[11]  Akande, E.A; Adegoke, G.O. and Mathooko, F.C. (2008). Production and quality evaluation of tea flavoured with wild pepper (Erythrococca anomala, Benth). Journal of Applied Sciences 12, 8148-8154.
[12]  Falola, A.O; Okoro, C.C. and Adegoke, G.O. (2008). Shelf-life extension studies of akara spiced with crude extract of Aframomum danielli. Nigerian Food Journal 26, 19-31.
[13]  Adetunji, V.O. and Adegoke, G. O. (2008). Formation of biofilm by strains of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from soft cheese ‘wara’ and its processing environment. African Journal of Biotechnology 7, 2893-2897.
[14]  Adegoke, G. O; Egunjobi, O; Agbola, S.O; Olatuberu, C.O. and Moy, G. (2008). Hazards and critical control points of ready-to-eat foods and an abattoir examination in a typical tropical market. International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health 1: 58-67.
[15]  Adetunji, V.O. and Adegoke, G. O. (2007). Bacteriocin and cellulose production by lactic acid bacteria isolated from West African soft cheese. African Journal of Biotechnology 6: 2616-2619
[16]  Aroyeun, S.O; Adegoke, G.O; Varga, J; Kocsube, S; Pal, K. and Vagvolgyi, C. (2007). Effect of fermentation and storage on mycotoxigenic fungi, ochratoxin A and aflatoxins B1 in cocoa beans from South Western Nigeria. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 3, 35-46.
[17]  Daramola, B. and Adegoke, G.O. (2007). Nutritional composition and antimicrobial activity of fractionated extracts of Garcinia kola Heckel. Pakistan Journal of Science and Industrial Research 50, 104-108.
[18]  Daramola, B. and Adegoke, G.O. (2007). Production and characterization of food grade breadfruit acetylated starch. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 5, 50-54.
[19]  Igbian, E.K. and Adegoke, G.O. (2007). Proximate compositions, pasting and rheological properties of mumu-a roasted maize meal. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 42, 762-767.
[20]  Adegoke, G.O; Odeyemi, A.O; Hussein, O. and Ikheorah, J. (2007). Control of ochratoxin A in kunu zaki ( a non-alcoholic beverage) using DaniellinTM. African Journal of Agricultural Research 2, 200-202.
[21]  Ingbian, E.K. and Adegoke, G.O. (2007). Nutritional quality of protein-enriched ‘mumu’- a traditional cereal food product. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 42, 476-481.
[22]  Fasoyiro, S.B. and Adegoke, G. O. (2007). Phytochemical characterization and the antimicrobial property of Aframomum danielli extract. African Journal of Agricultural Research 2, 76-79.
[23]  Aroyeun, S.O. and Adegoke, G.O. ( 2007). Reduction of ochratoxin A (OTA) in spiked cocoa powder and beverage using aqueous extracts and essential oils of Aframomum danielli. African Journal of Biotechnology 6, 612-616.
[24]  Fasoyiro, S.B; Adegoke, G.O. and Idowu, O.O. (2006). Characterisation and partial purification of antioxidant component of ethereal fractions of Aframomum danielli. World Journal of Chemistry 1, 1-5.
[25]  Ashaye, O.A; Taiwo, O.O. and Adegoke, G.O. (2006). Effect of local preservative (Aframomum danielli) on the chemical and sensory properties of warankashi. African Journal of Agricultural Research 1, 10-16.
[26]  Adegoke, G.O. and Falade, K. O. (2005). Quality of meat. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 3, 87-90.
[27]  Adegoke, G.O; Falade, K.O. and Babalola, O.C. (2004). Control of lipid oxidation and fungal spoilage of roasted peanut (Arachis hypogea) using the spice Aframomum danielli. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment 2, 128-131.
[28]  Oluwafemi, F. and Adegoke, G.O. (2004). Correlation between seasonal variation and microbial deterioration of maize grains stored in different packages. Journal of Food Technology 2 , 294-298.
[29]  Falade, K.O; Olukini, .I. and Adegoke, G.O. (2004). Adsorption isotherm and heat of sorption of osmotically pretreated and air-dried pineapple slices. European Food Research and Technology 218, 540-543.
[30]  Ozigi, A.A.; Adegoke, G. and Udobi, C.E. (2003). Microbiological quality of milled cereal products from some mill factories in Northern Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research 2, 45-51.
[31]  Adegoke, G.O; Makinde, O; Falade, K.O. and Uzopeters, P.I. (2003). Extraction and characterization of antioxidants from Aframomum melegueta and Xylopia aethiopica. European Food Research and Technology 216, 526-528.
[32]  Adegoke, G.O., Gbadamosi, R., Evwoerhurhoma, F; Uzo-peters P.I.; Falade, K.O; Itiola, O; Moody, O. and Skura, B. ( 2002) Protection of maize (Zea mays) and soybeans (Glycine max) using Aframomum danielli. European Food Res. & Technol. 214, 408-411.
[33]  Fasoriyo, S.B; Adegoke , G.O; Obatolu, V.A. Ashaye, O. and Aroyeun, S.O. (2001) The antioxidant property of Aframomum danielli spice in oils. The Journal of Food Technology in Africa 6, 135-137.
[34]  Fasoriyo, S. B; Adegoke, G.O; Ashaye, V. A; Obatolu, V. A. and Owolade, O. F. (2001). Antimicrobial characteristics of Aframomum danielli spice on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 2, 159-161.
[35]  Adegoke, G. O; Fasoyiro, S. B. and Skura, B. (2000). Control of microbial growth, browning and lipid oxidation by the spice Aframomum danielli. European Food Res. & Technol. 211, 342-345.
[36]  Adegoke, G. O; Iwahashi, H; Komatsu, Y; Obuchi, K. and Iwahashi, Y. (2000). Inhibition of food spoilage yeasts and aflatoxigenic moulds by monoterpenes of the spice Aframomum danielli. Flavour & Fragr. J. 15, 147-150.
[37]  Fayokun, C.O. and Adegoke, G.O. (2000). Studies on residual aflatoxin B 1 in poultry feeds and poultry products. J Food Sci. & Technol. 37, 311-314.
[38]  Adegoke, G.O. and Skura , B. J. (1999). Effect of concentration of extract, heat, temperature of incubation and pH on the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus by the spice Aframomum danielli K. Schum. Nigerian J. Sci. 33, 61-66
[39]  Adegoke, G. O; Kumar, M.V; GopalaKrishna, A.G; Varadaraj, M.C; Sambaiah, K. and Lokesh, B.R. (1998). Antioxidants and lipid oxidation-a critical appraisal. J. Food Sci. Technol. 35, 283-298.,
[40]  Adegoke, G. O; Rao, L.M. and Shankaracharya, N.B. (1998). A comparison of the essential oils of Aframomum danielli (Hook. F.) K. Schum and Amomum subulatum Roxb. Flavour & Fragr. J. 13, 349-352.
[41]  Adegoke, G.O; Kumar, M.V; Sambaiah, K. and Lokesh, B.R. (1998). Inhibitory effects of Garcinia kola on lipid peroxidation in rat liver homogenate. Indian J. Exptl. Biol. 36, 907-910.
[42]  Adegoke, G.O. and GopalaKrishna, A.G. (1998). Extraction and identification of antioxidants from the spice Aframomum danielli. J. American Oil Chem Soc.75, 1047-1052.
[43]  Adegoke, G. O; Iwahashi, H. and Komatsu, Y. (1997). Inhibition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by combination of hydrostatic pressure and monoterpenes. J. Food Sci. 62, 404-405.
[44]  Adegoke, G.O. and Odesola, B. A. (1996). Storage of maize and cowpea and inhibition of microbial agents of biodeterioration using the powder and essential oil of lemon grass(Cymbopogon citratus). International Biodeter. Biodegrad. 37, 81-85.
[45]  Adegoke, G. O; Olojede, F; Engelhardt, G. and Wallnofer, P.R. (1996). Inhibition of growth and aflatoxin production in A. parasiticus NRRL 2999 by Garcinia kola. Adv. Food Sci. (CMTL) 18, 84-86.
[46]  Adegoke, G. O; Iwahashi, Y; Kaul, S. and Komatsu, Y. (1996) Adaptive terpene response in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Adv. Food Sci. (CMTL). 18, 92-95.
[47]  Etoa, F-X. and Adegoke, G.O. (1996). Evolution of thermal resistance of spores of two Bacillus species in pepper and honey. Sciences des Aliments 16, 49-59.
[48]  Adegoke, G. O; Allamu, A.E; Akingbala, J.O. and Akanni, A.O. (1996). Influence of sundrying on the chemical composition, aflatoxin content and fungal counts of two pepper varieties-Capsicum annum and Capsicum frutescens. Plant Foods Hum. Nutrit. 49, 113-117.
[49]  Adegoke, G.O; Nwaigwe, R.N. and Oguntimein, G. B. (1995). Microbiological and biochemical changes during the production of sekete-a fermented beverage made from maize. J. Food Sci. & Technol. 32, 516-519.
[50]  Etoa, X-F. and Adegoke, G.O. (1995). Mecanisme et implications de la thermoresistance de la spore bacterienne. Micro. Hyg. Aliment. 7, 3-7.
[51]  Etoa, XF. and Adegoke, G. O.(1995). Changes in thermoresistance of some Bacillus spores after sublethal heat pretreatment. Revista Espanola de Cienca y Tecnologia de Alimentos 35, 285-295.
[52]  Ekanem, E. O. and Adegoke, G. O. (1995). Bacteriological study of West African clam (Egeria radiata Lamarch) and their overlying waters. Food Microbiol. 12, 381-385.
[53]  Ekanem, E. O. and Adegoke, G. O. (1995). Bacteriological and organoleptic characteristics of dehydrated West African clam (Egeria radiata Lamarch) meat. Nigerian Food J. 12, 66-73.
[54]  Adegoke, G. O. and Skura, B. J. (1994). Nutritional profile and antimicrobial spectrum of the spice Aframomum danielli. Plant Foods Hum. Nutrit. 45, 175-182.
[55]  Adegoke, G. O; Otumu, E. J. and Akanni, A.O. (1994). Influence of grain quality, heat and processing time on the reduction of aflatoxin B 1 levels in tuwo and ogi-two cereal-based products. Plant Foods Hum. Nutrit. 43, 113-117.
[56]  Adegoke, G.O. and Adebayo, C.O. (1994). Production, nutritional profiles and storability of ‘aadun’ and ‘kokoro’: two corn products. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 45, 139-144.
[57]  Olojede, F; Engelhardt, G; Wallnofer, P.R. and Adegoke, G.O. (1993). Decrease of growth and aflatoxin production in Aspergillus parasiticus by spices. World J. Microbiol. &Biotechnol. 9, 605-606
[58]  Adegoke, G. O; Ashaye, A. O. and Shridhar, M.K.C. (1993). Microbiological and physico-chemical characteristics of water used by some brewery, bakery and soft drink plants in Oyo State, Nigeria. J. Agric Sci. Technol. 3, 92-95.
[59]  Adegoke, G. O. and Sagua, V. Y. (1993). Influence of different spices on the microbial reduction and storability of laboratory-processed tomato ketchup and minced meat. Die Nahrung 37, 352-355.
[60]  Adegoke, G. O; Akinnuoye, O.F.A. and Akanni, A.O. (1993). Effect of processing on the mycoflora and aflatoxin B 1 level of a cassava-based product. Plant Foods Hum. Nutrit. 43, 191-196.
[61]  Adegoke, G. O. and Ndife, J. (1993). Effect of sample pretreatments on the storability of ground melon ‘egusi’-Colocynthis citrillus L. Plant Foods Hum. Nutrit. 43, 77-85.
[62]  Adegoke, G. O; Nse. E. N. and Akanni, A.O. (1992). Effects of heat, processing time and pH on the microflora, aflatoxin content and storability of ‘wara’-a soft, white cheese. Die Nahrung 36, 259-264.
[63]  Adegoke, G. O; Adeyeba, A. O. and Wullemweber, M. (1992). Comparative antibiograms and phage types of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from man and animals. Nigerian J. Sci. 26, 39-44.
[64]  Adeyeba, O. A; Fagbemi., B. O; Adegoke, G.O. and Godard, C. (1991). Antibiogram and phage types of some Staphylococcus aureus isolated from secondary bacterial infected guineaworm ulcers in Nigeria. J. Med. Lab. Sci. 1, 65-68.
[65]  Adegoke, G. O; Babalola, A.K. and Akanni, A.O. (1991). Effects of sodium metabisulphite, hydrogen peroxide and heat on aflatoxin B 1 in lafun and gari-two cassava products . Die Nahrung 35, 1041-1045.
[66]  Adegoke, G. O. (1990). Taxonomic characteristics of some novel staphylococcal species isolated from meat. Biosciences Proceedings 1, 414-417.
[67]  Wullenweber, M; Deerberg, F; Lenz, W. and Adegoke, G. O. (1990). Case report. Spontaneous staphylococcal arthritis in athymic SPF mice. J. Lab. Anim. 17, 73-77.
[68]  Adegoke, G. O; Enwereuzoh, R. O; Akintola, O.O. and Okparanta, R. N. (1988). The effects of spices and herbs on some food-borne microorganisms. J. Food & Agric. 2, 90-93.
[69]  Adegoke , G.O. and Babalola, A.K. (1988). Characteristics of micro-organisms of importance in the fermentation of fufu and ogi-two Nigerian foods. Journal of Applied Bacteriol. 65, 449-453
[70]  Akinyemi, J.O; Ojeh, C.K. and Adegoke, G. O. (1987). Causes of reduced hatchability in chicken eggs at three hatcheries in Oyo State of Nigeria. II. Infections of embryos. Nigerian Vet . J. 16, 41-43.
[71]  Adegoke, G. O. and Moyosade, J. O. (1987). Spoilage microflora of tomatoes and onions in a tropical marketing system. Nigerian Food J. 5, 80-84.
[72]  Adegoke, G. O. (1987). Plasma coagulation and extracellular products of caprine strains of Staph. aureus. Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod.(Afric.) 35, 11-15.
[73]  Adetosoye, A. I; Adegoke, G.O. and Ayoade, G.O. (1986). Characteristics of streptococci and staphylococci isolated from cows and mastitis at Iwo Road Dairy, Ibadan, Nigeria and the enterotoxigenicity of B. cereus isolated from cheese made from the milk from the dairy cows. Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod. (Afric.) 34, 185-189.
[74]  Adegoke, G. O. (1986). Comparative characteristics of S. scuiri, S. lentus and S. gallinarum isolated from healthy and sick hosts. Vet. Microbiol. 11, 185-187.
[75]  Adegoke, G. O. (1986). Characteristics of staphylococci isolated from man, poultry and other animals. J. Appl. Bacteriol. 60, 97-10.
[76]  Adeyeba, O. A. and Adegoke, G. O. (1986). Urinary tract pathogens common amongst the inhabitants of a state capital, South West Nigeria. International J. Zoonoses. 14, 153-157.
[77]  Adegoke, G. O. (1985). Characteristics of some unclassifiable strains of staphylococci isolated from goats and sheep. J. Appl. Bacteriol. 59, 257-262.
[78]  Adegoke, G. O.; Ojo, M. O. and Adetosoye, A. I. (1985). Serological characteristics of coagulase-positive staphylococci isolated from man and animals. J. Appl. Bacteriol. 58, 359-362.
[79]  Adetosoye, A. I; and Adegoke, G. O. (1985). Comparison of pathogenic staphylococci isolated from man and animals Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod. (Afric.). 33, 5-10.
[80]  Devriese, L. A; Schleifer, K. H. and Adegoke, G. O. (1985). Identification of coagulase negative staphylococci isolated from farm animals. J. Appl. Bacteriol. 58, 45-55.
[81]  Falade, S; Ojo, M.O; Adetosoye, A. I; Ogunariwo, J.A. and Adegoke, G. O. (1984). Significant pathogens isolated from clinical cases in animals at the University of Ibadan, 1976-1980. Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod. (Afric.) 32, 309-310.
[82]  Adegoke, G. O; Devriese, L. A; Godard, C; Fleurette, J; Brun, Y. and Ojo, M. O. (1983). Biotypes, serotypes and phage types of caprine strains of S. aureus. Zbl. Bakt. Hyg. I. Abt. Orig. A255, 234-238.
[83]  Otesile, E. B; Kasali, O. B. and Adegoke, G. O. (1983). Malignant oedema in West African dwarf lambs. Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod. (Afric.). 31, 397-399.
[84]  Ogunrinade, A. and Adegoke, G.O. (1982). Bovine fascioliasis in Nigeria. IV. A survey of inter-current parasitic and bacterial infections. Tropical Anim. Hlth. Prod. 14, 121-125.
[85]  Akinboade, O. A; Ogunji, F.O; Dipeolu, O.O. and Adegoke, G. O. (1981). The parasites obtained and bacteria isolated from house rats (Rattus rattus) caught in human habitations in Ibadan, Nigeria. International J. Zoonoses 8, 26-32.
[86]  Akinboade, O. A; Adegoke, G. O; Ogunji, F. O. and Nwufoh, K. J. (1981). Pathogenic microbes isolated from rabbit urine . J. Small Lab. Anim. 15, 227-229.
[87]  Adegoke, G. O. and Ojo, M.O. (1981).. Characterization of staphylococci isolated from goats. 2. Differentiation from human strains : fibrinolysin and beta-haemolysin production. Zbl. Bakt. Hyg. I. Abt. Orig. A249, 438-442.
[88]  Adegoke, G. O. (1981) Antibiotic resistance in staphylococci isolated from goats. Bulletin Anim. Hlth. Prod. (Afric.) 29, 361-364.
[89]  Adegoke, G. O. (1981) Characterization of staphylococci isolated from goats. 1. Coagulase activities and antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Zbl. Bakt. Hyg. I. Abt. Orig. A249, 431-437.
[90]  Akinboade, O. A; Adegoke, G. O; Ogunji, F. O. and Dipeolu, O. O. (1980). Bacteria isolated from giant snails in Nigeria. Vet. Rec. 108, 482.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Fasoyiro, S.B; Obatolu, V.A; Ashaye, O.A; Adegoke, G.O. and Cutter, C.N.C. (2009). A Food Safety Guide: From Farm to Table. What A Food Handler Should Know. Bora Agro Nigeria Limited, IAR&T, Ibadan, Nigeria. Bora Agro Nigeria Limited, IAR&T, Ibadan, Nigeria, 37pp. ISBN 978-978-48780-0-5.
[2]  Adegoke, G.O. (2004). Understanding Food Microbiology, 2nd edition. Alleluia Ventures, Ibadan, Nigeria. ISBN 978-36676-1-0, 216 pp.
[3]  Adegoke, G.O. (2000). Understanding Food Microbiology, Shalon Prints, Ibadan, Nigeria. ISBN 978-32511-7-1, 79pp