While micronutrient malnutrition has become a major public health problem in developing countries, consumption of biofortified foods such as orange fleshed sweet potato has proved to be cost effective means of addressing vitamin A deficiency. This paper describes consumer preferences and willingn...
Bocher, T.
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Sindi, K.
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Muzhingi, T.
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Nshimiyimana, J.C.
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Nzamwita, M.
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Low, J.W.
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[Investigating consumer preferences and willingness to pay for Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) juice in Rwanda.]
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Investigating consumer preferences and willingness to pay for Orange-fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) juice in Rwanda.
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.
Low, J.W.
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Arimond, M.
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Labarta, R.A.
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Andrade, M.I.
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Namanda, S.
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[The introduction of orange-fleshed sweet potato in Mozambican diets: a marginal change to make a major difference.]
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The introduction of orange-fleshed sweet potato in Mozambican diets: a marginal change to make a major difference.
Girard, Amy W.
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Wanjala, R.
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Okuku, H.
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Levin, C.
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Cole, D.
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Low, J.W.
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Grant, F.
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[Infant nutritional outcomes in an integrated agriculture, health and nutrition program in Western Kenya]
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Infant nutritional outcomes in an integrated agriculture, health and nutrition program in Western Kenya
Naico, A.
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Low, J.W.
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Andrade, M.I.
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Ricardo, J.
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Alvaro, A.
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[The driving for the rapid adoption of new sweetpotato varieties: Evidence from baseline survey and rapid appraisal conducted in Mozambique in 2012/13.]
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The driving for the rapid adoption of new sweetpotato varieties: Evidence from baseline survey and rapid appraisal conducted in Mozambique in 2012/13.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate how two new high â-carotene sweetpotato varieties, Vita and Kabode were assessed against local checks by pregnant women (n=79) and how young children (72) under 2 years of age liked them in Bungoma and Busia districts of Kenya. Mothers gave acceptability ...
Oyunga-Ogubi, M.A.
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Loechl, C.
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Quedraogo, H.
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Low, J.W.
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[Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of orange-fleshed sweetpotato by pregnant women and children < 2 years in western Kenya.]
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Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of orange-fleshed sweetpotato by pregnant women and children < 2 years in western Kenya.
Manufacturers who import agricultural commodities like wheat are facing increasing costs due to rising commodity prices. Sweetpotato can replace up to 40% of the wheat in many bakery products. This can lower firm production costs, save a country foreign exchange, and increase rural farmers' incom...
Sindi, K.
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Ndirigwe, J.
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Mukantwali, C.
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Low, J.W.
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Kirimi, L.
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[What is the consumers' perception of bakery products made with vitamin A rich sweetpotato and wheat?]
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What is the consumers' perception of bakery products made with vitamin A rich sweetpotato and wheat?
Oyunga-Ogubi, M.A.
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Loechl, C.
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Quedraogo, H.
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Low, J.W.
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[Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of orange-fleshed sweetpotato by pregnant women and children < 2 years in Western Kenya.]
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Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptability of orange-fleshed sweetpotato by pregnant women and children < 2 years in Western Kenya.
Okello, J.J.
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Sindi, K.
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Low, J.W.
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[Consumer perceptions and demand for biofortified sweet potato-based biscuit: The case of Akarabo golden power biscuit in Rwanda.]
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Consumer perceptions and demand for biofortified sweet potato-based biscuit: The case of Akarabo golden power biscuit in Rwanda.
Machira, Y.
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Levin, C.
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Grant, F.
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Kedera, E.
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Wamalwa, M.
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Bingham, A.
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Cole, D.
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Low, J.W.
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[Feasibility and acceptability of integrating Vitamin A rich orange fleshed sweetpotato into antenatal care services in Western Kenya.]
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Feasibility and acceptability of integrating Vitamin A rich orange fleshed sweetpotato into antenatal care services in Western Kenya.