Working Document Series Open Access Physicochemical and sensory properties of pineapple blended with coconut water, lime and lemon juice E. E. Abano · O. K. Smith A refreshing beverage was prepared from coconut, pineapple, lime and lemon to form a functional juice in which the pineapple fibre was incorporated into the drink to improve its functionality. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) Response Surface … RUF-39830 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Adding value to pineapple: The potential of fruit juice preparation E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · O. K. Smith Post-harvest losses are a major threat to development of pineapple value chain but there is the potential of adding value by processing into juice. The review analysed relevant literature on adding value to pineapple, potential of processi… RUF-39665 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Native edible tree/shrub species available in Benin for enhancing food security of local populations A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · S. H. Honfo · R. Idohou Native edible tree/shrub species (NETS) are very important resources for local people in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at documenting these resources in Benin and evaluating the traditional knowledge of local populations on NETS. A … RUF-39639 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of gender on production and value addition along the farmed fish value chain in Kenya J. N. Gichure · J. G. Maina · S. K. Njeru Unorganized structures in the aquaculture sector in Kenya have resulted in an overreliance on rudimentary production and processing technologies, high wastage of harvested fish and underutilization of fish and by-products, mismatch in dema… RUF-39636 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Nutraceutical and antimicrobial properties of baobab pulp and leaves: A review A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · T. K. Fassinou · M. A. Gbaguidi +1 more Baobab is an important in Africa for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The different parts of the tree (bark, leaves and pulp) are used for different purposes. Despite the health benefits properties of the baobab pulp and leaves, f… RUF-39633 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of gender on participation in cassava value addition in Migori county, Kenya J. O. Awuor · R. Mulwa · N. O. Openda In the rural areas, majority of women who are constrained by gender disparity and low incomes can improve their role based on their participation in the cassava value addition, hence enhancing productivity, household incomes and sustainabl… RUF-39629 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Potential benefits of dietary Chia in the primary prevention of pardiovascular piseases: A review B. N. Kiage · F.D. Mihafu Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are mainly caused by atherosclerosis which occurs when artery walls become widened due to accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissues collectively termed plaque. Plaque … RUF-38575 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of fish markets for small-scale farmers in Kenya J. G. Maina A study was done to determine the characteristics of fish markets for small-scale fish farmers in four Counties in Kenya, namely, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kakamega and Migori. The objectives of the study were to i) assess the social-economic char… RUF-38482 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Post-harvest handling, safety and nutritional contribution of cassava in coastal Kenya G. O. Abong · D. Kilalo · A. W. Mwang’ombe · M. W. Okoth +1 more Post- harvest losses is still a common challenge in most African countries. At the Kenyan coast, farmers are faced with the challenge of handling cassava produce due to the short shelf-life of the product. Due to inadequate knowledge by th… RUF-38472 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Levels of glycoalkaloids in potato crisps and French fries sold in Nairobi, Kenya G. O. Abong · T. Muzhingi · M. W. Okoth · D. G. Omayio Glycoalkaloids are natural secondary metabolites occurring in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and are stable, remaining unaffected during processing ending up in the final products. Despite the increasing consumption of potato and potato p… RUF-38469 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Formulation of infant foods fortified with baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit pulp and/or moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder for under-five-years old children in Benin M Affonfere Malnutrition is one of the most serious problems throughout the world and children are especially vulnerable to it. The aim of this research is to formulate foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for under-five-year… RUF-37607 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of the consumption of fermented sorghum porridge fortified with moringa leaf powder and baobab fruit pulp on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in northern Benin J.O. Agossadou Malnutrition in all its forms remains one of the most serious and neglected health problems. Benin is facing many challenges; the most important ones are to ensure food production and food and nutrition security for its 10 million people. … RUF-37606 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Development and assessment of nutritional quality and sensory properties of orange-fleshed sweetpotato and bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children Buzo. Honi · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and bambara groundnut snacks could alleviate undernutrition among primary school children through food-based approaches. The objective of this research was to develop nutritious snacks from OFSP and bambar… RUF-37141 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a Millet-Sesame-Soy complementary food composite for rural communities Prossy Nassanga · I. Okello-Uma · D. Ongeng Complementary feeding still remains a challenge to many rural mothers in Uganda and Africa at large. Commercial complementary food formulae available on the market are too expensive and not easily accessible to poor people in developing co… RUF-37136 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Application of edible insects in enriching complementary foods made from common plant sources J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · Mercy Wilfred Mmari · J. Okoth Complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This calls for actio… RUF-37134 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania M. Marcel · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa · F. Turyashemererwa Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in children. Low nutrient… RUF-37128 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability in germinated maize used for complementary feeding in Tanzania A.C. Bovell-Benjamin · H.S. Laswai · F.D. Mihafu Plant based foods are the major staples of diets in developing countries including Tanzania. These foods contain high levels of phytates and polyphenols, the potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability. Frequent intake of these foods exposes… RUF-37122 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Improving protein and micronutrient quality of cassava meal for application in primary school feeding in Uganda S. Elolu · B. Mugonola · C.K. Muyanja · D. Ongeng The potential of Soybeans and silver fish (Mukene) to improve the protein and micronutrient content of ‘Gari’ for application in primary school feeding in rural areas was investigated in north and north eastern Uganda. Three different form… RUF-37119 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Traditional use of moringa leaves and baobab pulp as fortificant in mother and children feeding in Benin F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji · Y.E. Madode · M.I. Moumouni +1 more The present paper summarizes preliminary results on the extent to which baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder can be used in food to food fortification to alleviate micronutrients deficiencies among vulnerable groups in Benin. The work… RUF-37116 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Nutrient composition and consumer acceptability of soybean-sweet potato based complementary food fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) Mercy Wilfred Mmari Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This cal… RUF-36759 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of a nutrient dense complementary porridge flour from locally available foods Mary Raphael Marcel Prevalence of childhood malnutrition in Tanzania is still high despite the numerous interventions that have been carried out to solve this problem. This has also been contributed by poor complementary feeding practices. This study develope… RUF-36741 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Physico-chemical properties and antioxidant potential of syrup derived from ‘Madhura’ sweet sorghum grown in different locations in Kenya E. M. Makori · Hunja Murage · Mwanjala Mwasaru · N. O. Ojijo +3 more Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) represents an analogous crop to sugarcane with similar accumulation of sugars in its juicy stems but with a higher agronomic stability to temperature fluctuations, less water requirement and bette… RUF-34211 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
