Browsing by Author "Harbourne, Niamh"
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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 ... -
Comparison of Fatty Acid Profiles of Camel Milk Powder from Camels Reared in Isiolo and Laikipia County in Kenya to Irish Cow’s Milk Powder
Harty, Ciara; Jacquier, Jean-Christophe; Harbourne, Niamh; Marete, Eunice; Arimi, Joshua Mbaabu (Meru University of Science and Technology, 2024)The one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) has ensured food security and nutrition for pastoralists in Kenya for generations. Extensive research has highlighted the dynamic nature of milk, by showing ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Different Formulations and Storage on the Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Organoleptic Characteristics of Dovyalis caffra Fruit Yogurt
Waweru, Daniel Mwangi; Arimi, Joshua Mbaabu; Marete, Eunice; Harbourne, Niamh; Jacquier, Jean-Christophe (MDPI, 2025)This study investigated the effect of incorporating up to 15% (w/w) Dovyalis caffra fruit pulp into cow milk yogurt. Monitoring the physico-chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic properties of these formulations was ... -
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 ... -
Inhibition of proinflammatory biomarkers in THP1 macrophages by polyphenols derived from chamomile, meadowsweet and willow bark.
Drummond, Elaine M; Harbourne, Niamh; Marete, Eunice; Martyn, Danika; Jacquier, JC; O ’ Riordan, Dolores; Gibney, Eileen R (John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2013)Antiinflammatory compounds in the diet can alleviate excessive in flammation, a factor in the pathogenesis of common diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis and diabetes. This study examined three European ... -
Stability of phytochemicals as sources of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals in beverages—A review
Harbourne, Niamh; Marete, Eunice; Jacquier, Jean Christophe; O'Riordan, Dolores (Elsevier, 2013)Recently phytochemical constituents have attracted a lot of interest as sources of functional ingredients in food product formulations. However, before being incorporated into foods or beverages the stability of these ...