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Variation of Volatile Terpenes in the Edible Fungi Mycelia Flammulina Velutipes and Communications in Fungus-Mite Interactions.
(Elsevier, 2017)
Many mites rely on fungi for nutrients, and fungi benefit from them with regard to spore dispersal, or nutrient resources. The interactions among mites and fungi are still not clear in most cases. This study analyzed ...
Hot Air Drying Process Promotes Lignification of Lentinus Edodes
(Elsevier, 2017)
Hot air drying (HAD) is the most commonly used method for processing of postharvest Lentinus edodes in industry, which may promote lignification in the mushroom, affecting nutrition and edibility of L. edodes. The mechanism ...
Effect of Nano Packaging on Preservation Quality of Nanjing 9108 Rice Variety at High Temperature and Humidity
(Elsevier, 2017)
A nano packaging material containing nano Ag, nano TiO2, nano attapulgite and SiO2 was prepared, and its impact on quality of Nanjing 9108 rice at 37 °C and 85% relative humidity was studied. Effects of the packaging on ...
Dietary patterns of the Iteso community living in Amagoro division of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2017)
Kenya is especially experiencing a rise in the incidences of non-communicable diseases. A healthy diet is important in the prevention and management of such diseases. This study was therefore designed to describe the dietary ...
Glycemic Responses to Stiff Porridge( ugali) Meals Consumed in Western Kenya
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2017)
Glycemic responses which have been measured in terms of glycemic indices (GIs) differ among various carbohydrate-rich foods. Despite the existence of a GI Table of most common foods, the records of the GIs of most Kenyan ...
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and its Association with Demography, Socio-Economy and Nutritional Status for Women of Amagoro Division in Western Kenya
(International Organization of Scientific Research, 2017)
Diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing in Kenya. The prevalence varies among tribes and risk factors are not well understood. This study investigated the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in association with demography, ...
Association Between Glycemic Load and Diabetes Mellitus Among Women: Case of Amagoro Division in Western Kenya
(International Organization of Scientific Research, 2017)
Glycemic load (GL) has been found to be a stronger measure for glycemic response to carbohydraterich foods. This is because it accounts for both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed. This study therefore ...
Proximate Composition, Energy Contents and Blood Sugar Responses of Stiff Porridge and Rice Meals Consumed in Kenya
(International Knowledge sharing platform, 2017)
The term glycemic index has been used to categorize carbohydrate-rich foods on the basis of their blood sugar raising potential. Despite the existence of a table of glycemic indices of some foods, the glycemic indices of ...
Spoilage Microorganisms in Cereal Products
(CRC Press, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Cereal grains are the most important food commodity for the world population and represent up to 80% of the diet in some cultures. Grains are often contaminated with microorganisms during harvest, transport, and ...
Differential Virulence and Tsetse Fly Transmissibility of Trypanosoma Congolense and Trypanosoma Brucei Strains
(AOSIS, 2017)
African animal trypanosomiasis causes significant economic losses in sub-Saharan African countries because of livestock mortalities and reduced productivity. Trypanosomes, the causative agents, are transmitted by tsetse ...