Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technologists (NIFST)
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Kudirat Titilope ARAOYE
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Food Chemistry, Legume Science and Food Product Development.
Biography
Dr Kudirat Titilope Araoye (Nee Seidu) is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. She hails from Ipe-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. She attended St. Andrew's African Primary School and Ipe High School, both in Ipe-Akoko.
She obtained her PhD. in Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2014. Before joining academia, she worked as a Quality Control Assistant at Lister Flour Mills Limited, Ibadan, from 2001 to 2005. She later served as a Teaching Assistant at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (2010–2013), and as Lecturer in the Department of Food Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti (2013–2018). In May 2018, she joined the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where she currently serves as a Lecturer and contributes actively to teaching, research, and community service.
Dr. Araoye received the Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship during the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 academic sessions in recognition of her academic excellence and research potential.
Her areas of specialisation include Food Chemistry, Legume Science and Food Product Development. Her current research focuses on the development of nutraceuticals from underutilised crops to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and promote the sustainable use of indigenous agricultural resources.
A dedicated scholar, Dr Araoye has published over thirty-eight peer-reviewed articles in reputable local and international journals and has presented research findings at numerous national and international conferences. She is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). Beyond her academic pursuits, she is a devoted wife and mother who enjoys reading, teaching, and traveling.
Research Interests
Development of functional foods from underutilised crops, agricultural by products with the aim of enhancing food security, improving nutrition, and promoting the utilisation of indigenous agricultural resources.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State | 2014 |
| M.Tech. | Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State | 2010 |
| PGD | Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State | 2007 |
| BSc. | Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji,Osun State | 2015 |
| HND | Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State | 2000 |
Professional Qualification
Grants
TETFUND/TETF/ES/DR&D-CE/NRF/2023/SETI/HSW/00004/VOL.1.
TETFUND/ FUOYE/DVC/TSDGC/009
TETFUND/FUTA: VCPU/TETFUND/155.
Total Grant: NAIRA 22,209,992.52
Scholarship
Federal Government of Nigeria /Podtgraduate Scholarship Award
Federal Government of Nigeria /Podtgraduate Scholarship Award
Ode-oden Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance
Akoko South LGA Scholarship Award for Secondary Schools
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, FUOYE
Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, FUOYE
11th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS). Federal University Oye-Ekiti
11th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS). Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria.
International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Sustainable Development Goals, SEB-SDG, at Landmark University Omu-Aran, Nigeria
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
8th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit (ReFoSTS). University of Ibadan
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
1st International Conference, Centre for Research, Innovation and Development, at the Federal Polytechnic Ado- Ekiti
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, Ladoke University of Technology, Osogbo, Osun State.
5th International Conference, School of Science and Computer Studies, at the Federal Polytechnic Ado- Ekiti
5th International Conference, School of Science and Computer Studies, at the Federal Polytechnic Ado- Ekiti
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Conference, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.
2nd Half Yearly Conference of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Western Chapter, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.
43rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Paper Presentation - International
18th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST ), Dublin Ireland.
3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilised Species, Accra, Ghana.
International Conference and Exhibition on Nutritional Science and Therapy. Courtyard by Marriott, Philadelphia, USA.
11th International Hydrocolloids Conferences- Biofunctionality and Technofunctionality of Hydrocolloids. at Whistler Center for Carbohydrates Research, Purdue University USA.
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Effect of Different Treatment Methods on the Chemical Composition, Phytochemical Components and Antioxidant Activities of Celosia Seed Flour
Nutritional Composition of Extruded Snacks From Lima Bean, Amaranth Seeds and Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Flour Blends.
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Nutritional properties, phytochemical and sensory evaluation of baked chin-chin formulated with Irish potato flour, unripe pawpaw flour and okra
Functional properties of white bitter yam flour microwaved for 0,5 and 10 min
Functional properties of starch extracted from fermented white cocoyam
Functional properties of extracted starch from pearl millet and sorghum grains
Physical properties of cake produced from blends of wheat and celosia seed flour
Evaluation of the proximate and amino acid composition of flour made from celosia seeds and wheat blends (5 and 10% substitution)
Nutrient composition of Juvenile grasshopper (Z. variegatus)
Evaluation of the proximate and amino acid composition of flour from celosia argentea seeds and wheat flour blends (15&20% substitution)
Mineral composition and functional properties of wheat and celosia seed flour blends
Proximate, mineral, and amino composition of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) seeds flour
Nutritive value of caterpillar (G belina ) flour
Nutrient composition of adult grasshopper (Z. variegatus) flour
Assessment of the potential food value of locust bean (Pakia biglobosa) flowers
Characterization of celosia seeds starch
Functional properties composition of flour made from celosia argentea seeds and wheat flour blends
Proximate and amino acid composition of flour made from celosia seeds and wheat flour blends
Proximate composition and sensory evaluation of cookies produced from Celosia argentea and wheat flour blends
Comparative assessment of proximate composition and anti-nutritional factors of three different sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) cultivar peels
Comparative evaluation of physico-chemical properties of flour from three sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L) Lam) cultivars
Comparative evaluation of physico-chemical properties of starch from three sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L) Lam) cultivars
Quality attributes of snacks made from bambara nut, maize and ripe plantain blends
Effect of pre-treatments on the quality attributes of tofu
Quality assessment of snacks produced from bambara nut, sorghum and ripe plantain blends
Evaluation of mineral, microbial, and sensory properties of ready-to-eat snacks produced from water yam and sorghum blends
Evaluation of mineral, microbial, and sensory properties of ready-to-eat snacks produced from water yam (Dioscorea alata) and lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) blends
Physicochemical properties of lima bean (P. lunatus) flour as influenced by acetylation
Functional properties of A. difformis starch as influenced b chemical modification
Effect of HCl solution on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Effect of NaOH solution on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Effect of NaCl solution on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Effect of boiling on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Effect of steeping on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Chemical composition and functional properties of flour and protein concentrate from African numeg (P. angolensis)
Functional properties of nistamilised millet flour
Functional properties of nistamilised maize flour
Functional and pasting properties of acetylated flour from A. difformis
Chemical and phytochemical composition of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) whole seeds flour
Chemical and phytochemical composition of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) shelled seeds flour
Chemical and phytochemical composition of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed coat flour
Food value, phytochemical and antioxidant potentials of P. Angolensis seeds flour
Development and consumer acceptability of bred from plantain, lima and wheat flour blends
Comparative studies on the amino acids content, protein digestibility of grasshoppers (Z.variegatus) and edible caterpillars (G. belina) flour
Course Teaching
Advanced Food Technology
Meat and Meat Technology
Food Toxicology
Food Chemistry
Principle of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Food Chemistry
Principle of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Laws, Quality Assurance and statistical QC
Malting and Brewing
Fruits and Vegetables
Food Product Dev and Marketing Concept
Food Biotechnology
Extrusion and Nanotechnology
Food Industrial Waste Management
Principles of Family and Consumer Science, Food Science and Technology
Principles of Food Processing and Preservation I
Food Biochemistry
Principles of Food Processing and Preservation II
Selected Topics in Food Science and Technology
Cereal, Roots and tuber Technology
Milk and Dairy Technology
Nigeria Foods and Industrial Raw Materials
Custom Fields
Patent Number: RP- NG/PT/NC/O/2025/19873 (Nigeria)
Antioxidant, Sexual-Enhancing and Antihypertensive Pumpkin Seed-Based Yoghurt and Method of Production.
Coordinator
Dept. of Hospitality and Tourism Management FUOYE (August 2018-July 2020)
Acting HOD
Dept. of Food Science and Technology FUOYE (August 2024-July 2025)
Selected Publications
Conformational and physicochemical properties of Lagenaria siceraria seed protein isolate-cocoyam mucilage conjugates: Impact of glycation time
Authors: Oluwafemi, G. I., Ogunbusola, E.M, Oni, K., Alabi, O.O and Araoye, K.T.
Food Science & Nutrition • 2026
Open publicationEffect of pretreatments on the yield, nutrient content and quality of tofu
Authors: Otolowo, D.T., Araoye, K.T., Ajiwe, E.A., Akinola, S.A., Alabi, O.O., and Oludahunsi, O.F.
FUOYE Journal of Innovation Science and Technology • 2026
Open publication). Orange fleshed sweet potato-rice bran flour: Optimization, proximate and amino acid composition for dough meal production.
Authors: Olugbuyi, A. Oyinloye, A., Araoye, K.T. and Ariseloye, O.
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research • 2024
Open publicationEffect of acetylation on the functional characteristics of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Akinola, S.A., Oyelade, A.M., Ogagar, S., Oyewale, M.B. Ogunbusola, E.M., Sanni,T.A. and Oludahunsi, O.F.
Food and Humanity • 2024
Open publicationLagenaria siceraria protein isolate-cocoyam mucilage conjugates enhance the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of ice cream
Authors: Oluwafemi, G.I., Ogunbusola, E.M., Oni, O.K., Alabi, O.O. and Araoye, K.T.
Applied Tropical Agriculture • 2024
Techno-functional characteristics of water yam and lima-bean composite flour used in cookies production
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Alabi, O.O. and Ogunbusola, E.M.
Applied Tropical Agriculture • 2024
Potential of avocado puree and orange-flesh sweet potato for wheat-based cake production
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Otolowo, D.T., Nwaeze, C.N., Sanni, T.A., Jaiyeoba, C.N., Oni, K., Adebayo, N.I., Ogunbusola, E.M., and Oludahunsi, O.F.
The Annals of the University Dunarea de Jos of Galati, Fascicle VI-FOOD TECHNOLOGY • 2024
Open publicationNutritional potential of underutilized Pycnanthus angolensis seeds in ameliorating protein malnutrition in Nigeria.
Authors: Araoye, K. T., Oje, O.J. and Osundahunsi, O.F.
Journal of Culinary Science & Technology • 2023
Open publicationEvaluation of mineral, microbial, and sensory properties of gluten-free-ready-to-eat snacks produced from blends of water yam (Dioscorea alata) and lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)
Authors: Otolowo,D.T., Araoye, K. T., Maderin, M. and Ogunbusola, E.M.
Journal of Culinary Science & Technology • 2023
Open publicationPotentials of traditional nixtamalisation treatments in improving the functional and pasting properties of millet flour
Authors: Jaiyeoba, C.N., Otolowo, D.T., Araoye, K.T. Ajiwe, E.A. and Oludahunsi, O.F.
FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology • 2023
Chemical, microbial and sensory qualities of ice cream stabilised with acetylated starches extracted from cassava and plantain.
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Otolowo, D.T., Oludahunsi, O.F. and Oluwamukomi, M.O.
FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology • 2023
Open publicationRefined palm kernel oil stabilization via addition of water chaya leaf extract and butylated hydroxytoluene
Authors: Arawande, J.O., Araoye, K.T., Gbenga-Fabusiwa, F. J., Ijitona, O.O. and Amuho, E.U.
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research • 2022
Open publicationPreliminary phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of chaya leaf (Cnidoscolus acontifolus ) extracts on refined palm kernel oil
Authors: Arawande, J.O., Araoye, K.T., Olatide, M. and Gbenga-Fabusiwa, F. J.
Applied Food Science Journal • 2022
Open publicationPrediction of nutritional properties of snacks produced from bambara-nut, maize and ripe-plantain blends using mixture response surface methodology
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Otolowo, D.T., Alejo, I.A.,Oluwafemi, G.I., Ogunbusola, E.M., Sanni, T.A. and Osundahunsi, O.F.
Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology • 2022
Open publicationEffects of the substitution of cow’s milk with soymilk on the micronutrients, microbial and sensory qualities of yoghurt
Authors: Otolowo,D.T., Omosebi, O.O., Araoye, K. T., Ernest, T.E and Osundahunsi, O.F.
Food Production, Processing and Nutrition • 2022
Open publicationImpact of extraction methods on the quality, physicochemical, and functional properties of white melon (Cucumeropsis mannii) seed protein concentrates
Authors: Ogunbusola, E.M., Alabi, O.O, Araoye, K.T., Sanni, T.A., Jaiyeoba, C.N., Adebayo-Alabi, I.B and Akila, O.A.
Food Chemistry Advances • 2022
Open publicationComparative studies on the minerals, amino acids and bioactive components of some Phaseolus lunatus varieties whole seeds flours
Authors: Araoye, K.T., Komolafe, K., Crown, O.O., Oludahunsi, O.F., Olaleye, M.T., Oluwalana, I.B., Boligon, A.A. and Athayde, M.L.
JABU International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science • 2022
Open publicationCharacterization and utilization of nistamalised rice flours in the production of cake.
Authors: Ogunbusola, E.M., Jaiyeoba, C.N., Alabi,O.O., Sanni, T.A., Araoye, K.T. and Ajayi, O.P.
Food Research • 2021
Open publicationAssessment of gluten-free cookies made from rice and soy protein isolates blends
Authors: Ogunbusola, E. M.,Alabi, O.O., Sanni, T.A., Seidu K.T., Oke, H.O and Akinwale, O.R.
Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences • 2020
Open publicationNutritional Composition and Sensory Quality of Packaged Ofe-Owerri: A Major Traditional Soup in Nigeria
Authors: Oyewale, M.R., Seidu, K.T., Ogunbusola, E.M., Osundahunsi, O.F., Ogunwa, T.H., Akele, O. and Adejoro, D.O.
Current Nutrition & Food Science • 2020
Open publicationNutritional and sensory characteristics of bread produced from wheat and cassava flour, fortified with sorrel seed protein isolate
Authors: Sanni, T.A., Ogunbusola,E.M., Jayeoba, C.N. and Araoye, K.T.
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2020
Open publicationQuality assessment of cookies made from composite flour of wheat, sorrel seed protein isolate and yellow cassava flours.
Authors: Sanni, T.A., Gbolagade,O.H., Ogunbusola,E.M. and Araoye, K.T.
Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences • 2020
Open publicationEffect of processing on chemical composition, functional properties and antinutritional factors of sorrel seed (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flour
Authors: Sanni, T.A. Ogunbusola, E.M. and Araoye, K.T.
FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences • 2019
Open publicationProduction and quality evaluation of maize chips (kokoro) produced from maize and whole lima bean seed flour blends.
Authors: Oluwafemi G.I. and Seidu K.T. and Akinruli, B.O.
Journal of Advancements in Food Technology • 2018
Open publicationNutrients assessment of some lima bean varieties grown in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Seidu, K.T., Osundahunsi, O.F. and Osamudiamen, P.M.
International Food Research Journal • 2018
Open publicationQuality evaluation of composite bread produced from wheat, cassava, plantain, corn and soy-bean flour blends
Authors: Oluwafemi G.I. and Seidu K.T.
American Journal of Food Science and Nutrition • 2017
Open publicationInfluence of pre-treatments on mineral composition and functional properties of Anchomanes difformis flour
Authors: Seidu, K.T., Ebiekuraju, E.T., Lemomu,T.I., Akinola,O.G., Omidoyin, M.O., Kilanko,T. and Onifade, D.C.
American Journal of Food, Nutrition and Health • 2017
Open publicationChemical composition, functional properties and protein fractionation of edible oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Authors: Oluwafemi, G.I., Seidu, K.T. and Fagbemi, T.N.
Annals Food Science and Technology • 2016
Open publicationNutritional and microbiological analyses of fermented locust beans (Parkia Biglobosa) and fermented melon (Citrullus Vulgaris)
Authors: Egbebi, A.O., Seidu, K.T. and Muhammad, A. A.
Savant Journal of Agricultural Research • 2016
Open publicationPhytochemical composition and radical scavenging activities of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed constituents
Authors: Seidu K.T. and Otutu O.L
Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology • 2016
Open publicationAmino acid composition, mineral contents and protein solubility of some lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L. Walp) seeds coat
Authors: Seidu, K.T., Osundahunsi, O.F., Olaleye, M.T. and Oluwalana, I.B.
Food Research International • 2015
Open publicationPotential food value of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed constituents
Authors: Otutu, O. L., Seidu, K. T., Muibi, B. O., Oladokun, F. and Oyalowo M. R.
The International Journal of Science & Technoledge, • 2015
Open publicationEffect of presence of sulphurdioxide on acetylation and sorption isotherm of acetylated starches from cassava cultivar
Authors: Osundahunsi, O.F., Seidu, K.T. and Mueller, R.
Food Chemistry • 2014
Open publicationChemical composition, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant potentials of lima bean seedcoat.
Authors: Seidu, K.T., Osundahunsi, O.F., Olaleye, M.T. and Oluwalana, I.B.
Annals Food Science and Technology • 2014
Open publicationProtein-lipid films: application in food systems
Authors: Enujiugha, V.N., Ayodele, R.O and Seidu, K.T.
JABU International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science • 2013
Open publicationMicrobiological evaluation of suya (dried smoked meat) sold in Ado and Akure, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Egbebi, A.O and Seidu, K.T
European Journal of Experimental Biology • 2011
Open publicationDynamic rheological and physicochemical properties of annealed starches from two cultivars of cassava
Authors: Osundahunsi, O.F., Seidu, K.T. and Mueller, R.
Carbohydrate Polymers • 2011
Open publicationPotential of African pear (Dacryodes edulis) as an ingredient in plantain-based cookies
Authors: Osundahunsi, O.F., Seidu, K.T. and Oyerinde, O. V.
Nutrition and Food Science • 2010
Open publicationEvaluation of proximate and functional properties of fermented melon (Colocynthis citrullus L.) seed “ogiri” flour
Authors: Egbebi, A. O. and Seidu, K.T
Biological and Environmental Sciences for the Tropics
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