Publications
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS
Osei, E.O., Amoah, I., Lim, J.J., Tawiah, P., Aduama-Larbi, M.S., Oduro, I.N., Cobbinah, J.C., Dare, A.P. and Diako, C. (2024). Effect of cocoa consumption on postprandial blood pressure in older adults with untreated hypertension: A randomized crossover clinical trial. Food Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.414
Tawiah, P., Mensah, P. B., Gyabaah, S., Adebanji, A. O., Konadu, E., & Amoah, I. (2024). Gait speed and its associated factors among older black adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the WHO study on Global AGEing in older adults (SAGE). PLoS one, 19(4), e0295520. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295520
Feraco, A., Armani, A., Amoah, I., Guseva, E., Camajani, E., Gorini, S., Strollo, R., Padua, E., Caprio, M. and Lombardo, M. (2024). Assessing gender differences in food preferences and physical activity: a population-based survey. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11, 1348456. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1348456
Amoah, I., Cobbinah, J. C., Yeboah, J. A., Essiam, F. A., Lim, J. J., Tandoh, M. A., & Rush, E. (2023). Edible insect powder for enrichment of bakery products–A review of nutritional, physical characteristics and acceptability of bakery products to consumers. Future Foods, 100251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2023.100251
Amoah, I., Lim, J. J., Osei, E. O., Arthur, M., Cobbinah, J. C., & Tawiah, P. (2023). Effect of Cocoa Beverage and Dark Chocolate Intake on Lipid Profile in People Living with Normal and Elevated LDL Cholesterol: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dietetics, 2(3), 215-236. https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics2030017
Amoah, I., Ascione, A., Muthanna, F.M.S., Feraco, A., Camajani, E., Gorini, S., Armani, A., Caprio, M., Lombardo, M. (2023). Sustainable Strategies for Increasing Legume Consumption: Culinary and Educational Approaches. Foods, 12, 2265. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12112265
Zaukuu, J. L. Z., Amoah, I., Bazar, G., Abrankó, L., & Kovacs, Z. (2023). Editorial: Advances in nutrition, food processing and monitoring. Front. Nutr. 10:1179597. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1179597
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2023). Vegetable-enriched bread: Pilot and feasibility study of measurement of changes in skin carotenoid concentrations by reflection spectroscopy as a biomarker of vegetable intake. Food Science & Nutrition, 00:1- 9. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3327
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., Osei, E. O., Yeboah, J. A., Cobbinah, J. C., & Rush, E. (2022). Bioactive Properties of Bread Formulated with Plant-based Functional Ingredients Before Consumption and Possible Links with Health Outcomes After Consumption-A Review. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 77(3), 329-339. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-022-00993-0
Amoah, I., Lim, J. J., Osei, E. O., Arthur, M., Tawiah, P., Oduro, I. N., ... & Rush, E. (2022). Effect of Cocoa Beverage and Dark Chocolate Consumption on Blood Pressure in Those with Normal and Elevated Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Foods, 11(13), 1962. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11131962
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., Merien, F., & Rush, E. (2021). Glycaemic and Appetite Suppression Effect of a Vegetable-Enriched Bread. Nutrients, 13(12), 4277. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124277
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2020). Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2021). Swallowing and Liking of Vegetable-Enriched Bread Compared With Commercial Breads as Evaluated by Older Adults. Frontiers in Nutrition, 336. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2020.599737
Amoah, I., Taarji, N., Johnson, P. N. T., Barrett, J., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2020). Plant-Based Food By-Products: Prospects for Valorisation in Functional Bread Development. Sustainability, 12(18), 7785. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12187785
Rush, E., Amoah, I., Diep, T., & Jalili-Moghaddam, S. (2020). Determinants and Suitability of Carotenoid Reflection Score as a Measure of Carotenoid Status. Nutrients, 12(1), 113. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010113
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2019). Beyond Nutrition: From Conceptualization to Development—A Case Study of a Bread. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Proceedings, 37(1), 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019037012
Rush, E., Jalili-Moghaddam, S., Diep, T., & Amoah, I. (2019). Who Is Eating Their Veggies?. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Proceedings, 37(1), 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019037014
Amoah, I., Lutterodt, H. E., Adubofuor, J., Marengo, M., Adonu, S., Johnson, P. N. T., ... & Iametti, S. (2019). Characterization of two new rice varieties, Amankwatia and AGRA, grown in Ghana. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 43(12), e14230. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14230
Badjona, A., Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., & Diako, C. (2019). Valorisation of carrot and pineapple pomaces for rock buns development. Scientific African, 6, e00160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00160
Rush, E., Savila, F. A., Jalili-Moghaddam, S., & Amoah, I. (2019). Vegetables: New Zealand children are not eating enough. Frontiers in nutrition, 5, 134. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2018.00134
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., Sturny, A., & Rush, E. (2019). Towards improving the nutrition and health of the aged: the role of sprouted grains and encapsulation of bioactive compounds in functional bread–a review. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 54(5), 1435-1447. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.13934
Asaam, E. S., Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., & Apeku, O. J. D. (2018). Functional and pasting properties of yellow maize–soya bean–pumpkin composite flours and acceptability study on their breakfast cereals. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 4(1), 1501932. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2018.1501932
Marengo, M., Amoah, I., Carpen, A., Benedetti, S., Zanoletti, M., Buratti, S., ... & Bonomi, F. (2018). Enriching gluten-free rice pasta with soybean and sweet potato flours. Journal of food science and technology, 55(7), 2641-2648. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-018-3185-z
Amoah, I., Cairncross, C., & Rush, E. (2017). The battle for better nutrition: the role of the escalating fruit and vegetable prices. The New Zealand Medical Journal (Online), 130(1465), 107-108.
Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., & Osei-Bonsu, I. (2016). Sensory and physicochemical properties of pasteurized coconut water from two varieties of coconut. Food science and quality management,(54), 3-12.
Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., Batsa, V., Agyekum, P. B., & Buah, J. A. (2016). Nutrient Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Ripe Banana Slices and Bread Prepared from Ripe Banana and Wheat Composite Flours. American Journal of Food and Nutrition, 4(4), 103-111. doi:10.12691/ajfn-4-4-3.
Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., & Ayivi, R. D. (2016). Effects of blanching on physicochemical properties of chantenay carrots juice and assessing the qualities of formulated carrot-MD2 pineapple juice blends. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(3), 81-8. doi: 10.12691/ajfst-4-3-4.
Adubofuor, J., Amoah, I., & Agyekum, P. B. (2016). Physicochemical properties of pumpkin fruit pulp and sensory evaluation of pumpkin-pineapple juice blends. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(4), 89-96. doi: 10.12691/ajfst-4-4-1.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2020). Proof of Concept: A Nothing Else bread. Oral Presentation at the In: Baking Industry Research Trust (BIRT) meeting held at George Weston Foods’ Head Office, Building 3, 666 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand (February 27, 2020), Oral presentation
2. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2019). Beyond Nutrition: From Conceptualization to Development—A Case Study of a Bread. In: Annual Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand, Napier, New Zealand (November 28-29, 2019), Oral presentation
3. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2019). Evaluation of the glycaemic and appetite suppression potential of a vegetable-enriched bread. In: FoodStructures, Digestion and Health International Conference at Novotel Lakeside Rotorua (Sept., 30-Oct 03, 2019), Poster presentation
4. Oceania Conference, Smarter Data 2019, Food Composition Information in this Digital Age, Rydges Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand (September 3-4, 2019), Participant
5. Amoah, I. (2019, August). Bread with vegetables: for that feel full feeling and regulation of blood sugar. In: Paper presented at the Auckland University of Technology 3 Minute Thesis Finals, Auckland, New Zealand, Oral presentation.
6. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2018). Objective and subjective measures of vegetable-enriched bread in relation to ease of chewing and swallowing. In: Riddet Institute Conference at InterContinental Hotel, Wellington. (July 10-12, 2018). Poster presentation
7. Our Food, Our People, Our Future symposium at MH Foyer, AUT South Campus (October, 11, 2017). Participant
8. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2017). Development and validation of a functional “Nothing Else™” bread. In: Auckland Nutrition Research Network at University of Auckland. (December, 2017). Oral presentation
9. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2017). Developing a commercially viable functional bread: the synergistic impact of bringing together expertise from varied backgrounds (case study). In: Postgraduate & Early Career Nutrition Conference at Tamaki Yacht Club, Auckland, New Zealand. (November 24, 2017). Oral presentation
10. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2017). Case study: Developing a commercially viable functional bread;-The synergistic impact of bringing together expertise from varied backgrounds. In: AUT Food Network end of year meeting at Four Seasons Restaurant, AUT City Campus, Auckland. (November, 21, 2017). Oral Presentation
11. Amoah, I., Lutterodt, H. E., Adubofuor, J., Marengo, M., Adonu, S., Johnson, P. N. T., ... & Iametti, S. (2017). Biochemical, functional, mineral content and proximate characterization of two new rice varieties grown in Ghana. In: 7th International Symposium on “Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems”, Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. (November, 6-8, 2017). Poster Presentation.
12.Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2017). Health Effects of Functional Bread – A Review. In: 7th International Symposium on “Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems”, Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland. (November, 6-8, 2017). Poster Presentation.
13. Isaac Amoah, Carolyn Cairncross and Elaine Rush (2017).Does a vegetable-enriched bread have benefits to health? In: The Riddet Institute Student Colloquium 2017 (November 05, 2017). Oral Presentation.
14. High-Value Nutrition NZ Conference 2017, Auckland. (September, 25-26 2017). Participant
15. First (1st) National Conference on Food Fraud held at the Department of Food Science and Technology, KNUST, Ghana. (Jan. 27, 2016). Participant
16. Tenth (10th ) AISTEC Conference – Grains for feeding the World Milan, Italy on the Occasion of the World Expo Milan 2015. (July 1-3, 2015). Participant
17. Amoah, I., Adubofuor, I., and Ayivi, R.D (2013). Physicochemical and Microbiological Stability of Carrot-Pineapple Juice Blend Packaged in a Low Density Polyethylene Bottle. In: 2nd Research Seminar, Ghana Science Association Conference held in KNUST, Ghana. (April, 2013).
18. 7th Annual Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG). KNUST Research Conference held in KNUST, Ghana. (April, 2014). Participant