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Decontamination of ready-to-eat Japanese mustard green (Brassica japonica) from Escherichia coli using slightly acidic electrolyzed water

Issa-Zacharia, A; Kamitani, Y; Kazuo Morita, K; Iwasaki, K (2009-09-02)

In the present study, slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW: pH 5.6 ± 0.21, 22 ± 1.4 mg/L available chlorine concentration; ACC) was evaluated for decontamination of Japanese mustard green (Brassica japonica) from ...
Effect of germination and autoclaving of sprouted finger millet and kidney beans on cyanide content

Chove, B. E.; Mamiro, P. R. S. (Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 2010)

Cyanide contents of locally purchased brown finger millet (Eleusine corocana L. Gaertner) and brown speckled kidney bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaries var. Rose Coco) were determined using raw, germinated and autoclaved ...
Development and evaluation of organoleptic quality and acceptability of cassava-based composite crackers for supplementing primary school children

Mosha, T. C. E.; Sadick, M. A.; Laswai, H. S. (2010)

The study involved formulating cassava-based fortified composite novel products for boosting nutrient uptake of primary school children. Thirteen cassava-based crackers were prepared from blends of extruded cassava, bean, ...
A review of microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables and the introduction of electrolyzed water as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite solution

Issa-Zacharia, A.; Kamitani, Y.; Muhimbula, H. S.; Ndabikunze, B. K. (Academic Journals, 2010)

Over the past few years, food safety has become and continues to be the number one public concern. Considerable progress to strengthen food safety systems has been achieved in many countries, highlighting the opportunities ...
Influence of inherent moisture content on the deformation properties of coconut tissues during mechanical oil expression

Mpagalile, J. J.; Clarke, B. (2010)

The effect of moisture content on the deformation properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera) endosperm under mechanical uni-axial compression during a simulated oil expression situation was investigated. Fresh coconut samples ...
In vitro inactivation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp. using slightly acidic electrolyzed water

Issa-Zacharia, A.; Kamitani, Y; Tiisekwa, A.; Morita, K.; Iwasaki, K. (The Society for Biotechnology, 2010)

In the current study, the effectiveness of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on an in vitro inactivation of Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Salmonella spp. was evaluated and ...
Antimicrobial effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water for inactivation of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli on fresh strawberries (Fragaria L.)

Issa-Zacharia, A; Kamitani, Y; Muhimbula, H; Iwasaki, K (2010-10-18)

Antimicrobial effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW: pH 5.6 ± 0.1, 20.5 ± 1.3 mg/L available chlorine concentration; ACC) against indigenous aerobic mesophiles and inoculated Escherichia coli and Salmonella ...
Persistent child malnutrition in Tanzania: risks associated with traditional complementary foods (A review)

Muhimbula, H. S.; Issa-Zacharia, A. (2010-11)

Despite numerous nutritional interventions that have taken place in Tanzania, the Country still experiences a high rate of child malnutrition. Millions of children suffer from one or more forms of malnutrition resulting ...
Similarities in functional attributes and nutritional effects of magadi soda and bean debris-ash used in cooking African traditional dishes

Mamiro, Peter; Nyagaya, Martha; Kimani, Paul; Mamiro, Delphina; Jumbe, Theresia; Macha, Joyce; Chove, Bernard (African Journal of Biotechnology, 2011)

Magadi soda and bean debris-ash have been used as condiments for a long time by various ethnic groups in East and Central Africa in cooking traditional dishes. The aim of the study was to investigate whether magadi soda ...
Proximate composition, bread characteristics and sensory evaluation of Cocoyam-Wheat composite breads

Mongi, R. J.; Ndabikunze, B. K.; Chove, B. E.; Mamiro, P.; Ruhembe, C. C.; Ntwenya, J. G. (Ajfand, 2011)

This study was carried out to investigate proximate composition, bread characteristics and sensory evaluation of cocoyam-wheat composite breads at different levels of cocoyam flour substitution for human consumption.A whole ...
Nutritional quality and utilization of local and improved cowpea varieties in some Regions in Tanzania

Mamiro, P. S.; Mbwaga, A. M.; Mamiro, D. P.; Mwanri, A. W.; Kinabo, J. L. (African Journal of Food Agriculuture Nutrition and Development, 2011-02)

Cowpeas are grown for their leaves and grains both of which are used as relish or side dishes together with the staple food. Little information is available on the nutritional quality of local and improved cowpea varieties ...
Expecting too much from the rural development: a case of the Iringa nutrition project

Msuya, J.; Kinabo, J. (Health Digital Library, 2012)

The Iringa Nutrition Project (INP) supported jointly by the Government of Tanzania and UNICEF was started in 1984 as one way to improve mral livelihood. It was implemented in Jringa region because it was found that despite ...
Contribution of minerals from fresh kidney bean leaves and grains in meals consumed in East, South and Central Africa

Mamiro, P. M.; Nyagaya, M.; Mamiro, D. P.; Jumbe, T.; Ntwenya, J.; Bundara, N. (African Scholary Science Communications Trust, 2012-08)

Varieties of legumes are recognized as an important source of protein and dietary minerals by a number of ethnic groups in East, South and Central Africa. Among the legume that is preferred by most Africans are the bean ...
Gel electrophoresis and fluorescamine methods for the detection of proteolysis of milk heated at high temperatures

Chove, L.M.; Grandison, A.S.; Lewis, M.J. (2013)

This study describes the effect of high temperature processing of milk and its susceptibility to proteolysis during storage. Raw milk was subjected to various Temperature-time combinations (110, 120, 130 and 142 ˚C for ...
Inﬂuence of storage temperature and time on the physicochemical and bioactive properties of roselle-fruit juice blends in plastic bottle

Mgaya-Kilima, B.; Remberg, S. F.; Chove, B. E.; Wicklund, T. (Food Science & Nutrition, 2014)

Roselle-fruit juice blends were made from roselle extract and mango, papaya, and guava juices at the ratio of 80:20, 60:40, 40:60, and 20:80, % roselle: fruit juice, respectively. The blends were pasteurized at 82.5°C for ...
Growing tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in nematode infested soil and the pest implications in poorly managed post-harvested fields during the dry season in Tanzania

Bagarama, F. M.; Mrema, E. J.; Lazaro, E. A. (2014)

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) is an important income generating crop in the semi-arid areas in the Miombo ecosystem in Tabora, Tanzania. Dry season tomato growing is limited by water resource availability and it ...
The influence of independent and intervening variables on adoption of recommended maize varieties in Tanzania

Msuya, C.P.; Düvel, G.H.; Rwambali, E.G. (2014)

Njombe is one of the districts in Tanzania that suffers from the problem of poor adoption of recommended maize varieties. The study was conducted to investigate the influence of independent and intervening variables in ...
Physio-chemical, mineral composition and antioxidant properties of roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa l.) Extract blended with tropical fruit juice

Mgaya, K. B.; Remberg, S. F.; Chove, B. E.; Wicklund, T. (Ajfand, 2014)

Different varieties of fruit juices and beverages are available globally and there has been an increased consumption of fruit juices and beverages due to consumer awareness of nutritional and health benefits. Juice extracts ...
The Implication of Standardization on the Quality of Agro-Processing Products

Ahimbisibwe, Ronald Kabigumira (Makerere University, 2014-05-22)

In developing countries which are dependent on agriculture, value addition through local agro processing is always encouraged as a way to achieve economic growth and gaining of international competitiveness. A successful ...
Assessment of complementary foods and child feeding practices in Dodoma Region, Tanzania

Lyimo, M.; Muzanila, Y. (2014-06)

A study was carried out in Dodoma region, Tanzania to assess complementary foods and child feeding practices. Three hundred and twenty mothers with children aged between 6 to 24 months were selected randomly in four ...

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