Clinical & Medical Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry, Ambrose Alli University, Edo, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Evaluation of Sugar Content of Some Soft Drinks in Nigeria
  Author(s): Abass Ohilebo*
  
  Objective: To evaluate the sugar content of some soft drinks available in Nigeria. Methods: Soft drinks exist in various forms and brands and are marketed by different brewery industries across the country. Ten soft drinks pet bottles of different brands and flavours were purchased from stores around the university environment, Ambrose Alli university, Ekpoma, Edo state. The sugar contents in the drinks were determined using standard methods. Results: From the result, significant differences (p<0.05) was recorded in sugar levels of each soft drinks. The sugar contents recorded were 3.17, 2.74, 2.39, 0.36, 3.62, 3.14, 3.88, 0.37, 3.55 and 2.96 g/100 ml for Coke, Dubic malt, Fanta, Limca, Mirinda, Pepsi, Teem Bitter Lemon, Teem Soda, 7up and Sprite respectively. The concentrations of glucose in the v.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35841/2471-2663.24.10.222

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