Investigation of the physicochemical properties of freeze-dried fruit pulp of Telfairia occidentalis and its potential use as suspending agent

Plant-based (natural) excipients can reduce the over reliance on synthetic ones. They have advantages such as low toxicity, biodegradability and low-cost relative to the synthetic ones. Telfairia occidentalis is a creeping plant that is cultivated for food in some African countries. The leaves, stem...

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Main Authors: Ayesu Djakari Henry, Kuntworbe Noble, Sekyere Michael, Johnson Raphael, Owusu Frederick William Akuffo, Entsie Philomena, Amankwah Francis, Ofori-Kwakye Kwabena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022012853