Browsing School of Agriculture & Food Science by Author "Marete, Eunice"
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Avocado production in Kenya in relation to the world, Avocado by-products (seeds and peels) functionality and utilization in food products
Nyakang'i, Clinton O; Ebere, Rebecca; Marete, Eunice; Arimi, Joshua M (Elsevier, 2023)Globally, about 8.06 million tonnes of avocado are produced annually. According to Food and Agricultural Organisation Corporate Statistical Database, 2020, Kenya was ranked the 6th highest avocado producer globally. The ... -
Camel milk products beyond yoghurt and fresh milk: challenges, processing and applications
Marete, Philip K; Mariga, Alfred Mugambi; Huka, Guyo; Musalia, Levi; Marete, Eunice; Mathara, Julius M; Arimi, Joshua M (Springer India, 2023-01-09)Camel (Camelus dromedarius and (Camelus bactrianus) are commonly domesticated in the arid and semi-arid regions because they are well adapted to live in harsh climatic conditions. Camel milk is widely consumed in these ... -
Chemical and antioxidant characterization of Dovyalis caffra and Dovyalis abyssinica fruits in Kenya
Waweru, Daniel Mwangi; Arimi, Joshua Mbaabu; Marete, Eunice; Jacquier, Jean-Christophe; Harbourne, Niamh (Elsevier, 2022-10-12)This study aimed at chemical characterization of Dovyalis caffra (Hook.f. & Harv.) Sim. and Dovyalis abyssinica (A. Rich.) Warb. fruits from Kinamba Town (KT) in Laikipia county and Gitoro Forest (GF) in Meru county of ... -
Current status of utilization and potential of Dovyalis caffra fruit: Major focus on Kenya
Waweru, Daniel Mwangi; Arimi, Joshua Mbaabu; Marete, Eunice; Jacquier, Jean-Christophe; Harbourne, Niamh (Elsevier, 2022)Dovyalis caffra is an indigenous African tree originating from South Africa. It is resilient, with capability to remain green and productive in adverse conditions such as drought, frost and saline environments. Its ripe ... -
Determination of physicochemical properties of model beverages and baked products incorporated with avocado seed powder
Nyakang’i, Oirere Clinton; Marete, Eunice; Ebere, Rebecca; Arimi, Joshua (Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Consumption of Avocado (Persea americana mill) has increased worldwide in the recent years. The pulp is used but the peel and seed are discarded as waste. Studies have shown that the seeds are rich in phytochemicals that ... -
An in vivo study examining the antiinflammatory effects of chamomile, meadowsweet, and willow bark in a novel functional beverage
Drummond, Elaine M; Harbourne, Niamh; Marete, Eunice; Jacquier, JC (Taylor & Francis, 2014)The antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties of polyphenols are well documented in vitro but there are few human studies. A herbal beverage composed of chamomile, meadowsweet, and willow bark (CMW) was developed and ... -
Production and Characterisation of Camel Milk Yoghurt Containing Different Types of Stabilising Agents
Oselu, Stephen; Ebere, Rebecca; Huka, Guyo; Musalia, Levi; Marete, Eunice; Mathara, Julius M; Mwobobia, Florence; Arimi, Joshua M (Elsevier, 2022-11-24)As at 2020, Kenya was the best performing camel milk producer globally, with an annual production of 1.125 million tonnes. Despite the high production, about 50% of milk is wasted due to challenges affecting value addition ...