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Effect of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide on characteristic structure, rheological properties, and tensile texture in whole wheat dough
(Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2022-08)
In this study, the effects of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide (Aap) on the quality of whole wheat dough (WWD) were investigated. The results showed that compared to the control, the content of ordered structure (β-sheet) ...
Enhancing partnerships for industry-led vocational training and education (e-pivot) in the horticulture value chains of Kenya
(AJSTSS, 2022-06-26)
Horticulture is the fastest growing sub-sector in Kenya. It is expected to contribute the most towards the envisioned poverty reduction, and overall food security. It is generally a labour-intensive industry with high ...
Chemical and antioxidant characterization of Dovyalis caffra and Dovyalis abyssinica fruits in Kenya
(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 ...
Production and Characterisation of Camel Milk Yoghurt Containing Different Types of Stabilising Agents
(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 ...
Evaluation of the effect of different types of stabilizers and salt on improving the physico-chemical properties of camel milk yoghurt
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-09-26)
Camel milk is recognised for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Camels are very resilient can also withstand harsh and hot climatic conditions and produce milk over a long period of time when other livestock succumb. ...
Growth, yield and quality of selected sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] lam.), lines under varying soil moisture conditions
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-09-26)
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] has increasing potential as a food security crop in Kenya. However, its production is relatively low compared to its potential production attributed to drought conditions alongside use ...
Impact of fermented milk on the glycemic response of maize, millet and sorghum stiff porridges
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)
Objective: 1.To determine the proximate composition of millet, maize and sorghum stiff porridges 2.To examine the impact of fermented milk (mala) on the glycemic response of maize, millet and sorghum ugali. Problem Statement: ...
Draft Genome Sequence of Streptococcus agalactiae KALRO-LC1 Strain Isolated from a Mastitis-Infected Camel in Laikipia County, Kenya
(American Society for Microbiology, 2022-10-20)
We report the draft genome sequence of Streptococcus agalactiae KALRO-LC1 strain obtained from a mastitis-infected camel in Laikipia County, Kenya. The 2,201,604-bp draft genome is assembled into 3 contigs with a GC content ...
Camels, Camel Milk, and Camel Milk Product Situation in Kenya in Relation to the World
(Hindawi, 2022-03-08)
Kenya is the leading camel milk producer globally, with an annual production volume of 1.165 MMT, followed by Somalia (0.958 MMT) and Mali (0.271 MMT). In Kenya, pastoral tribes in North-Eastern parts rear about 4.722 ...