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Production and characterization of camel milk yoghurt containing corn starch, modified starch and calcium chloride
(Meru University, 2022)As at 2020, Kenya was ranked as the best camel milk producer in the world, with an annual production of 1.125 million tonnes. Somalia and Mali are the second and third best camel milk-producing countries with an annual ... -
Glycemic index values of stiff porridge: impact of various flour blends and fermented milk
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood glucose rises after consumption of a carbohydrate-based food. GI is important in the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Globally T2DM affects ... -
Incorporation of avocado seed powder into model beverages and baked products and determination of their physicochemical properties
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Abstract World avocado production is 8.06 tonnes annually, and the seeds account for a minimum of 13% (1.05 million tonnes). These huge amounts of seeds are discarded even though they posses health benefits, such as ... -
Influence of spacing,nitrogen supply and soil moisture on growth and yield of Chia (salvia hispanica l.) in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Production of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) in Kenya is gaining momentum, and it has attracted a lot of attention due to its nutritious seeds. The high demand for this food crop has resulted in haphazard cultivation and ...