Prof. (Mrs.) Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu

Associate Professor

Dept: Food Science and Technology
Department of Food Science and Technology,
College of Science Building
Room B06
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RESEARCH AREA Food compositional studies  Value addition to agricultural produce Food product development Food quality studies (nutr...~more

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    RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

      1. Zaukuu, J.L.Z., Bodor, Z., Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Vitalis, F., Zsomné Muha, V., Gillay, Z. and Kovacs, Z. (2019). Spectroscopy as a Rapid Method for Detecting Paprika Powder Adulteration. Synergy. Hungarian Agricultural Engineering. DOI: 10.17676/HAE.2019.36.38. (accepted for publication).
      2. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Ejoh, S. I., Page, D., and Renard. C. M. G. (2020). Estimation of Micronutrient Contents in Traditional Green Leafy Vegetables and Their Potential Contribution to Dietary Recommended Intakes. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. Vol. 8, No. 1, 2020, pp. 15-23. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20200801.13.
      3. Akyereko, Y. G., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2020). Influence of Processing Methods on Food Components and Glycaemic Index of Cassava-based Traditional foods, Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences Vol. 8(1), pp.6–14. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20200801.12.
      4. Ejoh, S. I., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Page, D. and Renard, C. M. G. (2019). Estimation of folate content of cultivated and uncultivated traditional green leafy vegetables in Nigeria. African Journal of Food Science, Vol. 13(9), pp. 191-195.
      5. Ejoh, S. I., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Page, D. and Renard, C. M. G. (2019). Traditional green leafy vegetables as underutilized sources of micronutrients in a rural farming community in south-west Nigeria I: Estimation of vitamin C, carotenoids and mineral contents. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pp. 1-6.  DOI:10.1080/16070658.2019.1652963.
      6. Ejoh, S. I., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Page, D. and Renard, C. M. G. (2019). Traditional green leafy vegetables as underutilised sources of micronutrients in a rural farming community in south-west Nigeria II: consumption pattern and potential contribution to micronutrient requirements, South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pp.1-6. DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2019.1652964.
      7. Adams, Z. S., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agbenorhevi J.K.and Oduro, I. (2019).  Improved Yam-Baobab-Tamarind flour blends: Its potential use in extrusion cooking, Scientific African, 6, e00126, pp. 1-16.
      8. Sahe, C.A, Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2019). Quality Characteristics of Cassava-Ackee-Groundnut Composite Cookies. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 7(2), pp.57-64.
      9. Boakye, A. A., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Wireko?Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., and Chronakis, I. S. (2018). Water?starch interactions of red and white cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Starch?Stärke, 1800128, pp 1-8.
      10. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2018). Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food. Cogent Food & Agriculture, pp. 1-15.
      11. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, D., Asante, J. O., Laryea, D., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I. N. and Ngadi, M. (2018). Recipe standardization of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour. Journal of Culinary Sciences and Technology, pp.1-24. DOI:10.1080/ 15428052.2018.1429972.
      12. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W.O., Gudjónsdóttir, M. and Chronakis, I.S. (2018). Utilizing cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security: A review. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, pp.703-713.
      13. Grant, F.W., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D and Zaukuu, J.L.Z. (2017). A Traditional Biscuit Fortified with Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato Puree and Cowpea Flour. Food Science and Nutrition Technology, Vol. 2(2), pp.1-11.
      14. Laryea, D., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Oduro, I. (2017). Effect of Drum Drying on the Colour, Functional and Pasting Properties of Sweetpotato-based Complementary Food. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 5(5), pp. 210-219.
      15. Boakye, A.A., Gudjonsdottir, M., Skytte, J. L., Chronakis, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D., and Oduro, I. (2017). Characteristics of red and white varieties of Xanthosoma sagittifolium roots during cooking, using physicochemical analysis, uniaxial compression, multispectral imaging and low field NMR spectroscopy. Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol 6, pp. 703–713. DOI:10.1007/s13197-017-2704-7.
      16. Osae, A.K., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2017). Packaging and Shelf Life of Maize-Peanut Balls (Dakua). MOJ food processing and technology, Vol. 4 (6), pp 1-5.
      17. Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Amamoo, C. (2017). Comparative Studies on Proximate and Some Mineral Composition of Selected Local Rice Varieties and Imported Rice Brands in Ghana. Agriculture and Food Sciences Research. Vol. 4 (1), pp 1-7.
      18. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Quarcoe, C. and Oduro, I. (2016). Acceptability of Instant Cassava-soybean Based Complementary Food by Weaning Mothers. British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 18(6), pp. 1-11.
      19. Darko, S., Mills-Robertson, F.C. and Wireko-Manu, F.D., 2017. Fungal contamination of foods prepared in some hotels in the Kumasi metropolis. International Food Research Journal, Vol. 24(2), pp. 860-867
      20. Maziya-Dixon, B., Alamu, E.O. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2016). Retention of iron and Zinc in yam flour and boiled yam processed from white yam (D. rotundata) varieties. Food Science and Nutrition, 1-7.
      21. Quarcoe, C. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2016). The Effect of Steam and Hot Water Blanching on Some Quality Attributes of Cocoyam Leaf Puree. MOJ food processing and technology. Vol. 2 (5), pp. 1-5.
      22. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Agyare, A., Agbenorhevi, J.K. and Oduro, I. (2016). Development and quality assessment of cassava sweetpotato non – alcoholic beverage. MOJ food processing and technology, Vol. 2(3), pp. 1-5.
      23. Tabiri, B., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Wireko-Manu, D. and Ompouma, E.I. (2016). Watermelon Seeds as Food: Nutrient Composition, Phytochemicals and An, 1-7tioxidant Activity. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Vol. 2, pp. 139-144.
      24. Darko, S., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Mills-Robertson, F.C. (2015). Enumerated Bacteria on Cooked Food Samples in Some Hotels in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 31(2), pp. 40-50.
      25. Darko, S., Mills-Robertson, F. C. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2015). Evaluation of some hotel kitchen staff on their knowledge on food safety and kitchen hygiene in the Kumasi Metropolis. International Food Research Journal, Vol. 22(6), pp. 2664-2669.
      26. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K. and Oduro, I. (2015). Antioxidant activity, total phenols and phytochemical constituents of four underutilised tropical fruits. International Food Research Journal, vol. 22(1) pp 262-268.
      27. Addy, R. N. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2014). Physicochemical and pasting properties of starch extracted from four yam varieties. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, vol. 2(6) pp 262-269.
      28. Boakye A. A., Wireko-Manu F. D., Agbehernovi J. K. and Oduro I. (2014). Dietary Fibre, Ascorbic acid and Proximate Composition of Tropical Underutilised Fruits. African Journal of Food Science, vol. 8(6) pp 305-310.
      29. Dzigbordi, B., Adubofuor, J. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). The effects of different concentrations of natamycin and the point of addition on some physicochemical and microbial properties of vanilla-flavoured yoghurt under refrigerated condition. International Food Research Journal, vol. 20(6) pp 3287-3292.
      30. Adubofuor, J., Dzigbordi, B. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). Comparative studies on the qualities of seven brands of vanilla-flavoured stirred yoghurts produced within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. International Food Research Journal, vol. 21(3) pp 1207-1212.
      31. Wireko-Manu F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata). Food Function, vol. 4, pp 1496.
      32. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Food Quality changes in Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata) during Growth and Storage. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 1(3) pp 66-72.
      33. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Prediction of the Suitability of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata) for Amala Product using Pasting and Sensory Characteristics. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, doi:10.1111/jfpp.12095.
      34. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2011). Physicochemical and pasting characteristics of water yam (D. alata) in comparison with pona (D. rotundata) from Ghana. European Journal of Food Research and Review, vol. 1(3) pp 149-158.
      35. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Ellis, W.O. and Oduro, I.  (2010). Production of non-alcoholic beverage from sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L). African Journal of Food Science, vol. 4(4) pp 180-183.
      36. Baah, F. D., B. Maziya-Dixon, R. Asiedu, I. Oduro and W. O. Ellis (2009). Physicochemical and pasting characterisation of water yam (Dioscorea spp.) and relationship with eating quality of pounded yam. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 7(2):107-112
      37. Baah, F. D., B. Maziya-Dixon, R. Asiedu, I. Oduro and W. O. Ellis (2009) Nutritional and biochemical composition of D. alata (Dioscorea spp) tubers. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, Vol. 7(2):373-378.
      38. D. Baah, I. Oduro and W.O. Ellis (2005). 'Evaluation of the Suitability of Cassava and Sweetpotato Flours for Pasta Production'. Journal of Science and Technology, 25 (1), 16-24.

     

    BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS

    1. Aidoo, R., Agbenorhevi, J.K., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Wangel, A. (2019). Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview and Selected Research Papers, KNUST Printing Press; KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
    2. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Wangel, A., Kristensen, N. H. (2019). ‘The student breakfast foodscape on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana’. Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview of selected research papers, KNUST Printing Press, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. pp. 373-383.
    3. Boateng, M. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J.A., Amoako-Andoh, F.O. (2019). ‘Product development from yam in West Africa: Market potential and challenges. Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview of Selected Research Papers, KNUST Printing Press, Kumasi, Ghana. pp. 351-372.
    4. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Gudjónsdóttir, M., Chronakis, I., Kissi, A.K., Magnus-George, F., Mendes, A.C., Ellis, W.O., Oduro, I. (2019). ‘Enhancing the food applications of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium): Deductions from a three-year study’. Roots and Tubers in Ghana: Overview of Selected Research Papers, KNUST Printing Press, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. pp. 243-267.
    5. Aidoo, R, Wangel, A, Wireko-Manu, FD, Nielsen, T & Lassen, A. (2016). Roots and Tuber Crops Value Chains for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security in Ghana: Potentials and Challenges. in MA Marinov & OJ Sørensen (eds), Finding Solutions to the Challenges of Internationalisation. 1 edn, Aalborg Universitetsforlag, Aalborg, pp. 202-228.

     

    CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

    1. Cobbah, L. O. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2019). Development of Fortified Corn Dough Porridge using Orange Fleshed Sweet potato. In: 8th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, 1st May 2019, KNUST-Kumasi, pp. 77.
    2. Gyamfi, Y. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2019). Proximate and functional properties of pineapple core flour as an anticaking agent. In: 8th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, 1st May 2019, KNUST-Kumasi, pp.
    3. Frimpong, G. T., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. N. (2019). Production of a Convenient Breakfast Cereal Using Coconut and Yellow Corn. In: 8th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, 1st May 2019, KNUST-Kumasi, pp.79.
    4. Effah-Manu. L., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Agbenorhevi, J. K. (2019). Isolation and Characterization of Yam Pectin from rotundata (POIR) and D. alata Varieties. In: 8th GSA Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, 1st May 2019, KNUST-Kumasi, pp.120.
    5. Laryea, , Twumasi, G. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I. and Aidoo, R. (2018). Oral presentation on Comparative studies of OFSP flour and puree-based complementary foods and its commercialization at Community of Practice (CoP) - Marketing, Processing and Utilization (MPU) meeting, Blantyre, Malawi.
    6. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Asante, J. O., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I. N. and Ngadi, M. (2018). Stakeholder engagement in the process of recipe development for increased commercial up-take. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11th – 15th
    7. Aryeetey, E., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Asante, J. O., Ellis, W. O., Oduro, I. and Ngadi, M. (2018). Recipe standardization and shelf-life of bread using cassava-wheat composite flour. Poster Presentation: GCP 21 IVth International Cassava Conference held at the Marina Hotel, Cotonou, Benin. 11th – 15th
    8. Asante, J. O., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. Shelf life studies on wheat-cassava composite bread stored under different conditions by bread stakeholders (MPhil Thesis submitted to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, October, 2017).
    1. Asante, J. O., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. Shelf life studies on wheat-cassava composite bread stored under different conditions by bread stakeholders. (Abstract submitted for Seminar and Poster Presentation at the 6th Ghana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentation). Page 102.
    2. Kwakye, A. O., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Boakye, A. A. (2017) Development of Convenient Mpotompoto. Poster Presentation. 6thGhana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana
    3. Donkor, H., Y. P. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2017). Development of Assorted Dried Fruits-Sweetpotato Snack. Poster Presentation. 6thGhana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana
    4. Opoku,B.M.A, Wireko-Manu ,F.D. and Nyarko, B. (2017). Shelf Life Studies on Vacuum Packaged Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree. Poster Presentation. 6thGhana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana
    5. Owusu-Ansah, D. F., Nyarko, B. and Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2017). Development of Pineapple-Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) Jam. Poster Presentation. 6thGhana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana
    6. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017), Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweetpotato” Traning-of-Trainers course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans, 6thGhana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana, p16.
    7. Laryea D., Oduro, I., Carey E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017), Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweetpotato” training-of-trainers course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plan, BSU II Conference, 28th– 30thMarch, 2017 at Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi-Ghana p63.
    8. Guðjónsdóttir, M., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., and Oduro, I. (2016). Characterization of red and white cocoyam roots, flours and starches during heating by low field NMR In: Proceedings of the XIII International Conference on the Applications of Magnetic Resonance in Food Science, Publisher: IM Publications, pp.49-53 DOI: 10.1255/mrfs.10
    9. Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. (2017). Tapping the potential of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) for food and nutrition security. Oral presentation: Maximizing stakeholder involvement in productive research and uptake, BSU 11 Conference held at the Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana.
    10. Magnus-George, F., Boakye A. A., Appaw, W., Aryeetey, E., Antonio, F. K., Manful, M. E., Sahe, A. C., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2017). In vitro starch digestibility of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). Poster presentation: 6th One-Day Ghana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentation, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    11. Oteng, E., Boakye, A.A., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Oduro, I. (2015). Cocoyam – cowpea – millet complementary food. Poster presentation: 7th Ghana Biomedical Convention - ESSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon – Ghana
    12. Wireko-Manu, F.D and Boakye, G. A. (2016). Development and Assessment of Mango-Sweetpotato Toffee.  A paper presented at the Sixth International Conference on Food Studies in University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, USA, 12-13 October 2016
    13. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Carey, E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017), Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweetpotato” Traning-of-Trainers course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans, 6th Ghana Science Association (GSA) Research Seminar and Poster Presentations, College of Science Allotey Auditorium, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana, p16.
    14. Laryea D., Oduro, I., Carey E., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Mkumbira, J., Kwoseh, C., Baafi, E. and Abidin, P.E. (2017), Implementation of the “Everything-you-need-to-know-about-sweetpotato” training-of-trainers course in Ghana: Experiences and Follow-up plans, BSU II Conference, 28th – 30thMarch, 2017 at Golden Bean Hotel, Kumasi-Ghana, p63.
    15. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F.D. and Chronakis I.S. (2016), Formulation and characterization of sweetpotato-based complementary food, 10th Triennial conference African Potato Association, 9th – 13th, 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Won best poster presentation).
    16. Shirley Isibhakhomen EJOH, Faustina Dufie WIREKO-MANU, David PAGE, Catherine M.G.C. RENARD. Folate content of cultivated and wild traditional leafy vegetables found in Nigeria. Poster presented at the Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego, USA, April 2-6, 2016.
    17. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Anita N. Agyare and Ibok Oduro (2016). Development and Quality Assessment of Cassava-Based Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Oral presentation at The 1st Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, held in Nanning Guangxi, China, Jan 18?22, 2016.
    18. Zeenatu Suglo Adams, Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu, Jacob Agbenorhevi and  Ibok Oduro. Extruded Snack (Yummy Pop) From Water Yam-Based Flour Poster presentation at  1st Congress on Root and Tuber Crops,  held in Nanning Guangxi, China, Jan 18?22, 2016 website
    19. D. Wireko-Manu and Evelyn Adu Kwarteng, Processing/utilization and Postharvest Management of Sweetpotato. Oral Presentation at an International Training of trainer on everything you need to know about sweetpotato. 1st and 8th Feb 2016
    20. Francis Amaglo, D. Wireko-Manu and Evelyn Adu Kwarteng, Nutrition and Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato. Oral Presentation at an International Training of trainer on everything you need to know about sweetpotato. 1st and 8th Feb 2016
    21. Boakye, A.A., Kissi, A.K., Wireko-Manu, F.D., Chronakis, I., Guðjónsdóttir, M., and Oduro, I. (2016).  Enhancing the food utilization of cocoyam: Development of εt?-mix. Poster presentation: First Congress on Root and Tuber Crops, Nanning Guangxi, China
    22. Grant W. F., Oduro, I. and Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2016). Sensory Properties of an enriched traditional cassava starch biscuit. Poster presentation at  1st Congress on Root and Tuber Crops,  held in Nanning Guangxi, China, Jan 18?22, 2016
    23. Wireko-Manu, F.D., Boakye A. A. and I. Oduro. Breakfast eating pattern of student at KNUST, a case study (2016). Oral presentation at Foodscape Training Workshop, 15th January 2016, KNUST
    24. Faustina D. Wireko-Manu, Damian Laryea, Enoch Aryeetey, Matilda A. Dansoh. Hands-On Training On Diversified Commercially Viable Food Products From Yam In 3 Regions Of Ghana
    25. Oduro, F.D. Wireko-Manu, J.K. Agbenorhevi, H.E. Lutterodt, D. Laryea and E. Aryeetey (2016). Food Hygiene Training For Pupils, Food Vendors and Community Members. Poster presented at 1st National Outreach Conference, KNUST
    26. Oduro, F.D. Wireko-Manu, E. Carey, C. Kwoseh, E.P Abidin, J. Mkumbira, D. Laryea, E. Aryeetey, A.A. Boakye (2016). Everything You Need To Know About Sweetpotato: Training-Of-Trainers Course. Poster presented at 1st National Outreach Conference, 30-31st March 2016, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    27. Darko, S., Wireko-Manu, F.D, and Mills-Robertson, F.C (2016). Fungal contaminationof foods prepared in some hotels in the Kumasi Metropolis Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Serminar. 13 April 2016, Buidling and Road Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana. 
    28. Agbenorhevi, J. K., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Adams, Z.(2016). Poster Presentation. Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Serminar. 13 April 2016. 
    29. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2015).  Food Hygiene and Safety, series of presentations under Food Science and Technology Dept. Community Outreach Program, at KNUST JHS.  16th Feb, 12 March and 9th April 2015.
    30. Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Aidoo, R. (2015). Root and Tuber Constraints. Oral presentation made at Root and Tuber Constraints Analysis workshop, KNUST.Feb. 2015 http://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/danida-and-knust-hold-workshop-on-root-and-tuber-constraints-analysis
    31. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). Enhancing the role of yam through product development. Oral presentation at a Yam Multi-Stakeholder Workshop under the AUSAID-KNUST-CRI Yam Project, 3th September 2014, KNUST, Kumasi.
    32. Aidoo, R., Wangel, A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Nielsen, T. and Lassen, A. (2014). Roots and Tuber Value Chains for Poverty Alleviation and Household Food Security in Ghana: Potentials and challenges. A paper presented at the 5th Aalborg Conference: Finding Solutions to the New Challenges of Internationalization, 4 -6 June, 2014, http://www.ibcconference2014.aau.dk/.
    33. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Value addition of Roots and Tubers: A case-study of cocoyam. Oral Presentation: FAU-DDRN Annual Conference held at the UN city, Copenhagen, Denmark. Conference proceedings available at: http://fau.dk/conference-materials.html
    34. Laryea, D., Oduro, I., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Chronakis, I. S. (2014), Value Addition of Sweetpotato in the Production of an Infant Food Blend: A Proposed research, Poster Presentation, Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Seminar. 24th April 2014.
    35. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Laryea, D. and Oduro, I. (2014), New and improved products from sweetpotato and their utilization, Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5th November, 2014.
    36. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Adams, Z., and Oduro, I. (2014). Increasing the global consumption of Yam through innovative product development. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5th November, 2014
    37. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Boakye, A. A., Nkrumah-Agyapong, E. and Oduro, I. (2014). Exploring the product utilization potential of Cocoyam: New and Improved Products. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5th November, 2014
    38. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Aryeetey, E. and Oduro I. (2014). Diversifying the utilization base of Cassava through New and Improved food products development. Poster presentation, College of Science seminar on “The Cholera and Ebola Menace: The role of science”, 5th November, 2014
    39. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Potentials of Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and The Way Forward.  Poster presentation: 3rd Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
    40. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbehernovi, J. K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Antioxidant activity, vitamin C and dietary fibre fractions of four indigenous underutilised fruits” Paper accepted for Oral presentation at the 6th Africa Nutritional Epidemiology Conference held in Accra, Ghana.
    41. Adams, Z.S., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Poster Presentation. Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. Ghana Science Association 3rd Research Serminar. 24th April 2014. 
    42. Adams, Z. S., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Agbenorhevi, J. K. and Oduro, I. (2014). Oral Presentation. Development of Yam-Baobab-Tamarind Based Snack Extrudates. 7th Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference- Book of Abstract pg 44
    43. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). Enhancing the role of yam through product development. Oral presentation at Yam Multi-Stakeholder Workshop under the AUSAID-KNUST-CRI Yam Project.
    44. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2014). Taking control of your career. Oral presentation at the Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences, KNUST (GAAS-KNUST) during their week-long program.
    45. Wireko-Manu, F.D. (2014). Characterization of the nutritional composition of Ghanaian fruits and vegetables and impact of different cooking methods. Oral presentations at the PhD Students Day and end of internship on the 17th December 2013 and 28th February  2014 at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiqu? (INRA), Avignon, France.
    46. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Potentials of Cocoyam to Food Security in Ghana: Past, Present and the Way Forward.  Poster presentation: 3rd Research Seminar of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
    47. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D., Chronakis, I. and Oduro, I. (2014). Strengthening root and tuber value chains: Any hopes for the lesser known? Oral presentation: DDRN Seminar series held at the Aalborg University, Copenhagen Campus
    48. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2013). Research Focus: Past, Present and Future. Oral presentation made at Institút National de la echerche Agronomiqu? (INRA), Avignon, France. 12th November 2013.
    49. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Prediction of the suitability of water yam (Dioscorea alata) for amala product using pasting and sensory characteristics. Poster presented at the 28th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, 14th -18th July 2013, University of Ghana, Legon.
    50. Wireko-Manu, F. D., Oduro, I., Ellis, W. O., Asiedu, R. and Maziya-Dixon, B. (2013). Potential Health Benefits of Water Yam. Oral presentation at the   28th Biennial Conference 28th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, 14th -18th July 2013, University of Ghana, Legon.
    51. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2013). Dietary fibre fractions of selected indigenous underutilised fruits. Oral presentation at 2nd Research Seminar and Poster Presentations of the Ghana Science Association held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi.
    52. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2013). YES, YOU CAN: Focus and achieve your career goal. Oral presentation at Community role modelling event at Adanwomase Senior High school, 4th of March 2013.
    53. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2013). Underutilised fruits as source of dietary fibre. Oral presentation:  6th Ghana Biomedical Convention held at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
    54. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2013). Some health beneficial constituents of four underutilised tropical fruits. Paper accepted for Poster at the IUNS 20th International Congress of Nutrition held at Granada, Spain.
    55. Boakye, A. A., Wireko-Manu, F. D. and Oduro, I. (2013). Assessment of some health beneficial constituents of four underutilised tropical fruits. Oral presentation:  7th Annual GRASAG-KNUST Research Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Paper won the 3rd best paper award.
    56. Wireko-Manu, F. D. (2012). Increasing awareness of grants to empower postgraduate students. Oral presentation at GRASAG annual research and scientific presentation week.
    57. Addy, R. N. A., Wireko-Manu, F.  D. and Oduro, I. (2011). Underutilized Yam varieties: Proximate, Mineral and Sensory Properties. A paper presented at the  27th Ghana Science Association Biennial Conference, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, Book of abstract p. 40
    58. Baah, F. D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2007). Organoleptic Quality Assessment of Major Traditional Yam Products from Greater yam (Dioscorea alata). A paper presented at the Tenth Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops-African Branch in Mozambique- Book of abstract p. 121.
    59. Baah, F. D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W. O. (2007). Evaluation of Dioscorea alata varieties for making pounded yam. A paper presented at the 1st International Chester Food Science & Technology Conference- Book of Abstract p. 14.
    60. Baah, F. D., Maziya-Dixon, B., Asiedu, R., Ellis, W. O. and Oduro, I. (2006). Suitability of Dioscorea alata Genotypes for Making Traditional Food Products in West Africa. 14th Triennial Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC) - Book of Abstract p. 36.
    61. Idowu, P., Asiedu, R., Maziya-Dixon, B. and Baah, F. D. (2006). Nutritional Enhancement of Yam-A paper co-presented at the Annual Conference and Scientific meeting of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) held at Abeokuta, Nigeria, 8-10 December 2006.
    62. Baah F. D., Oduro, I. and Ellis, W.O. (2008). Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production from Sweetpotato. African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops (Submitted).
    63. Maziya-Dixon, B., Baah, F. D. and Asiedu, R. (2009). Retention of carotene, iron and zinc during processing of yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) tubers. Food Research International (Submitted).
    64. Maziya-Dixon, B., Baah, F. D. and Asiedu, R. (2009). Evaluation of iron and zinc retention during processing of white yam (D. rotundata) varieties.  Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Submitted).

     

    HANDBOOKS/TRAINING MANUALS

    1. Handmade/Artisanal Chocolate Making Short Course Manual (2016) Department of Food Science and Technology, KNUST. IMARGRAPHIX, Kumasi.
    2. Food Hygiene Manual (2015). Department of Food Science and Technology, KNUST. IMARGRAPHIX, Kumasi.

     

    EXHIBITIONS

    1. Exhibition on Artisanal Chocolate and products Developed in the Department of Food Science and Technology at 51stCongregation Exhibition, 6-8 July 2017, KNUST
    2. Exhibition on Artisanal Chocolate Products Developed, Seminar and Exhibition 2017, Department of Food Science and Technology in Collaboration with International Potato Center (CIP), College of Science, KNUST, 14 February 2017
    3. Exhibition on Development of a Fortified Biscuit with Palm Weevil Larvae and Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato, Europeans Researchers’ Night, University of Huddersfield, UK, 30 September 2016
    4. Exhibition on some products developed from roots and tubers and okra pectin chocolate at 3rd National Science, Technology and Innovation fair organized by the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), ISSER, University of Ghana, 13-16 September 2016
    5. Mini Nutritious Food Fair at Adum in Kumasi, in collaboration with IITA and CRI, sponsored by GIZ and SHASHA small grant projects, 26thMay 2016.
    6. Root and Tuber Products exhibition at an exhibition fair dubbed ‘If You Love Me….’at the Loco Shed of the Kumasi Railway from the 15 April – 5 may 2016.
    7. Root and Tuber Products Exhibition at 1STNational Conference on Food Fraud at KNUST, 27th January 2016.
    8. Root and Tuber Products Exhibition at a Multi-stakeholder Root and Tuber Constraint Analysis workshop under the DANIDA-KNUST Root and Tuber Value Chain Project, 10 February 2015.
    9. Root and Tuber Products exhibition at Yam Multi-Stakeholder Workshop under the AUSAID-KNUST-CRI Yam Project: Improved Yam Storage for Income and Food Security in Ghana(http://www.knust.edu.gh/news/news-items/knust-holds-workshop-on-yam-storage). 3rd September 2014
    10. Root and tuber products exhibition at College of Science Association Research Seminar and Poster Presentations. 5thNovember 2014 at KNUST.
    11. Yam products exhibition at Ejura. Yam stakeholder’s forum organized by CSIR-Crops Research Institute/IITA/MOFA. Theme: Celebrating Yam, King of Crops-16thOctober, 2009.
    12. Periodic Food Products Exhibitions and Orientations for National and International Visitors to Crop Utilization Unit, IITA (2004-2007).
    13. Trades and Technology Fair (TRATECH) 2001, Great Hall, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    14. Exhibition of Sweetpotato Products at AGRIFEX Trade Fair, December 3rd– 9th, 2001, La- Accra, Ghana.
    15. Root and tuber products exhibition at College of Science Association Research Seminar and Poster Presentations. 5thNovember 2014 at KNUST. Yam products exhibition at Ejura. Yam stakeholder’s forum organized by CSIR-Crops Research Institute/IITA/MOFA. Theme: Celebrating Yam, King of Crops-16th October, 2009.
    16. Periodic Food Products Exhibitions and Orientations for National and International Visitors to Crop Utilization Unit, IITA (2004-2007).
    17. Trades and Technology Fair (TRATECH) 2001, Great Hall, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
    18. Exhibition of Sweetpotato Products at AGRIFEX Trade Fair, December 3rd– 9th, 2001, La- Accra, Ghana.

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