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The characteristics of the film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid and its effect on the postharvest quality of Agaricus bisporus
(Elsevier, 2022-02-14)
In this study, a new type of packaging film assembled by caffeic acid-grafted-chitosan/polylactic acid (CA-g-CS/PLA) was prepared, and its characteristics, migration properties and effect on the postharvest quality of ...
Effects of Aw Storage Condition on Quality Deterioration of Dried Cabbages
(Wiley, 2022-02-11)
Quality deterioration of dried vegetables often occurs during storage, and there is limited information about the quality and microbiota of dried cabbages during storage. In the present study, the appearance, physical and ...
Rethinking of botanical volatile organic compounds applied in food preservation: Challenges in acquisition, application, microbial inhibition and stimulation
(Elsevier, 2022)
Abstract
Background
With the rising demand of microbiologically and chemically safe food products, conventional chemical preservatives are gradually fading away from the interests of both researchers and consumers. Thus, ...
Camels, Camel Milk, and Camel Milk Product Situation in Kenya in Relation to the World
(Hindawi, 2022)
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 ...
Current status of utilization and potential of Dovyalis caffra fruit: Major focus on Kenya
(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 ...
Green gold: refining crude Miraa (Catha edulis) into a real green gold
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)
Miraa (Catha edulis) is a very lucrative psychoactive crop for the farmers in lower parts of Meru county and Embu county. However, its handling is unhygienic and it’s a perishable crop. Withering and drying leads to ...
Development of a complete meal from underutilized indigenous and exotic foods
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)
A complete meal is a food served and eaten in one sitting whose nutrient variety has been optimized.Green bananas are a good source of resistant starch and dietary fibre while Irish potatoes are rich in starch and dietary ...
Camel herding and commerce: adaptation for reducing poverty through camel meat value additions
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
Camel rearing among the pastoralist of Northern Kenya is both a socio-cultural and a livelihood phenomenon signifying perceived wealth and authority. This centuries old practice has otherwise
enjoyed tranquility and ...
Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
Background: Communities and wildlife living in close proximity bear the brunt of direct impacts from human-wildlife conflicts (HWC). HWC can lead to hostility to animal species and loss of livelihoods. However, few studies ...
Mushroom: a potential anti-aging agent
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
Aging is a progressive physiological change in an organism that lead to senescence or a decline of biological functions of the organism’s ability to adapt to metabolic stress. Aging takes place in a cell, an organ, or the ...