OFSP is being used as an ingredient of baked products and can be a source of pro-vitamin A. Information about OFSP puree bread consumer profile is limited. The current study investigates the consumer socio-demographics, knowledge, practices and attitude towards OFSP puree bread in Kenya. A total ...
Wanjuu, C.
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Bocher, T.
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Abong, G.O.
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Low, J.W.
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Mbogo, D.
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Heck, S.
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Muzhingi, T.
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[Consumer knowledge and attitude towards orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) puree bread in Kenya.]
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Consumer knowledge and attitude towards orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) puree bread in Kenya.
This study reports the inherent phytochemical contents in leaves and roots of nine sweet potato varieties from Kenya. Results indicated that vitamin C content varied significantly () among the sweet potato varieties regardless of the plant part, leaves having significantly () higher levels than i...
Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) puree is a nutritious food ingredient for promoting Vitamin A intake in processed food products in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). OFSP puree handlers play an important role in ensuring production of consistently safe and quality OFSP puree and related processed produc...
Malavi, D.N.
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Abong, G.O.
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Muzhingi, T.
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[Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices of orange fleshed sweetpotato puree handlers in Kenya]
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Food safety knowledge, attitude and practices of orange fleshed sweetpotato puree handlers in Kenya
Value addition of orange‐fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) increases diversified utilization of this crop, which is rich in provitamin A carotenoids. OFSP bread, in which 30%–45% of wheat flour is replaced with OFSP puree, has been successfully commercialized in Kenya. However, the effect of this subst...
Wanjuu, C.
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Abong, G.O.
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Mbogo, D.
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Heck, S.
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Low, J.W.
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Muzhingi, T.
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[The physiochemical properties and shelf‐life of orange‐fleshed sweet potato puree composite bread]
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The physiochemical properties and shelf‐life of orange‐fleshed sweet potato puree composite bread
Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) puree, a versatile food ingredient, is highly perishable limiting its use in resource constrained environments. It is therefore important to develop shelf-stable puree. A challenge test study was carried out to determine the effect of combinations of chemical pr...
Musyoka, J.
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Abong, G.O.
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Mbogo, D.
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Fuchs, R.
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Low, J.W.
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Heck, S.
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Muzhingi, T.
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[Effects of acidification and preservatives on microbial growth during storage of orange fleshed sweet potato puree]
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Effects of acidification and preservatives on microbial growth during storage of orange fleshed sweet potato puree