Determination of Tryptophan Content in Hausa Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge): A Ghanaian Beverage
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https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpp.v9i4.5287Keywords:
Drowsiness, Pearl millet, Hausa koko, TryptophanAbstract
Hausa koko is a soft spicy millet porridge commonly consumed in Ghana. The beverage has been postulated to cause drowsiness which may be attributed to the tryptophan available in the pearl millet used in the preparation. Knowledge of this effect may significantly impact consumers
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2019-08-31
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Determination of Tryptophan Content in Hausa Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge): A Ghanaian Beverage. Int J of Phytopharm [Internet]. 2019 Aug. 31 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];9(4):e5287. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/5287