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Thermic effect of food in man: effect of meal composition, and energy content

Kinabo, J. L.; Durnin, J. V. G. A (British Journal of Nutrition, 1990-02)

The effect of meal composition and energy content on the thermic effect of food (TEF) was investigated in sixteen adult, non-obese female subjects. Each subject consumed four different test meals, each meal on a different ...
Thermic effect of food in man: effect of meal composition, and energy content

Kinabo, J. L; Durnin, J. V. G. A (1990-02)

The effect of meal composition and energy content on the thermic effect of food (TEF) was investigated in sixteen adult, non-obese female subjects. Each subject consumed four different test meals, each meal on a different ...
Comparative evaluation of different methods of extraction and purification used in technical enzyme production from microorganisms

Gidamis, A.B.; Nnko, S.A.; Shayo, N.B.; Chove, B.E.; Kroner, H. K. (1998)

A stlldy was conducted to compare the efficiency of two methods of microbial cell separation and enzyme purification using penicillin-G-acylase (PGA) from Escherichia coli. The efficiency of two methods of ceJ[ separation; ...
Effects of weaver ants on fruitfly and disease-inflicted postharvest losses of oranges in small-scale farming in Tanzania

Msogoya, T.J.; Mamiro, D.P.; Mtui, H.D. (1998)

The objective of this was to evaluate the effect of African weaver ant (Oecophylla longinoda) on fruit fly disease-inflicted postharvest losses of oranges in small-scale farming in Coast region, Tanzania. The treatments ...
Molecular improvement of food functional properties of Soybean glycinin by protein engineering

Gidamis, A. B.; Nnko, S. A.; Bunzo, M.; Utsumi, S.; Kito, M. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 1998)

A study was made to elucidate the three dimensional structure of soybean glydnin which is one of the dominant storage proteins of soybean seeds. Previously, the twodisulphide bonds Cys12-Cys45 and Cys88-Cys298 in the ...
Comparative evaluation of different methods of extraction and purification used in technical enzyme production from microorganisms

Gidamis, A. B.; Nnko, A.; Shayo, N. B.; Chove, B. E.; Kroner, H. K. (Tanzania J. Agric. Sc, 1998)

A stlldy was conducted to compare the efficiency of two methods of microbial cell separation and enzyme purification using penicillin-G-acylase (PGA) from Escherichia coli. The efficiency of two methods of ceJ[ separation; ...
Soybean moisture absorption properties and their related size changes by imaging (Part 2) 3D size changes-

Urasa, R. L.; Tanaka, S.; Tanaka, F.; Morita, K. (J SASJ, 2000)

The study was conducted by using 2D image processing technique, actual measurements of three dimensions 'a' , 'b' and 'c' mutually perpendicular axes by vernier caliper and actual volume of grain by picnometer during soaking, ...
Chemical, functional and organoleptic evaluation of african breadfruit (treculia africana Decne) kernel flour for making cookies

IBadifu, G.I.O.; Akuboil, P.I.; Akpapunam, M.A. (2000)

African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne) seeds were parboiled and their kernels dried and milled into flour. The flour was packed in two different materials and stored under ambient (30 .±... 2°C) conditionsfor 5 ...
Characterisation of Tmmmian Local Sorghmn Varieties

Laswai, H. S.; Shao, M. R.; Mosha, T. C. E.; Muzanila, Y. C. (2000)

Many local varieties of sorghum grown in Tanzania have not been characterised in terms of their end uses. This study was conducted to characterise 14 such varieties. Three improved varieties commonly grown in this country ...
Estimation of body gain of entire and castrated male pigs at two feeding levels and three body weights, using energy/nitrogen balance and comparative slaughter techniques

Laswai, G.H.; Close, W. H.; Longland, A.C. (2000)

Rates of tissue gain and body composition of 18 entire (E) and 18 castrated (C) male pigs, fed at one of two levels offeeding (high (H) or low (L)), were investigated in a 2x2factorial experiment. Calorimetric, energy ...
Proximate composition and mineral content in different, types of traditional TOGWA used in Tanzania as a weaning food

Ndabikunze, B.K.; Sorhaug, T.; Mtebe, K.I. (2001)

Six types of traditional togwa (a traditional fermented gruel prepared from a mixture of malted and unmalted cereal grains), six simulated togwa and their ingredients were analysed for proximate composition, energy and ...
Effects of castration, level of feeding and body weight on Energy partition and efficiency of energy utilisation in growing pigs

Laswai, G.H.; Close, W.H.; Mtenga, W. H. (2001)

Efects of castration, feeding level and body weight on energy partition and efficiency of energy utilisation in growing pigs were studies. Eighteen entire and 18 castrated males, fed on either high (3.34 x maintenance) or ...
Emulsifying properties of soy protein isolates obtained by microfiltration

Chove, B. E.; Grandison, A. S.; Lewis, M. J. (Society of Chemical Industry, 2002)

Soy protein isolate (SPI) fractions were produced using two different pore size micro®ltra- tion membranes. Micro®ltration was carried out on SPI produced by isoelectric precipitation of a crude protein extract. Five ...
Improving sweet potato processing and storage performance throug slicing, drying and packaging

Silayo, V.C.K.; Laswai, H.S.; Makungu, P.J. (2003)

Sweet potato is an important food security crop in, many parts of Tanzania. Despite this potential, research into its post-harvest handling for maximum utilisation hass been low. The objective of this study was therefore, ...
Agronomic performance and Heritability of some components of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre ex Froehner) clones

Reuben, S.O.W.M.; Marandu, E.F.T.; Misangu, R.N. (2003)

The present investigation evaluates the performance of newly identified clones in the major coffee growing zones of Kagera region, Tanzania. Five clones namely MS1/95. MS2/95. MS3/95, MS5/95. MS6/95 selected from individual ...
Physicochemical properties of curd prepared from melon seeds

Egbekun, M.K.; Akubor, P.I. (2003)

Melon seed was investigated as an alternative to soybeans for production of high protein curd. The coagulating properlies of calcium sulphate and the nature of the curd obtained from melon seeds were investigated. The yield ...
A Technical Note: A Short Note on Processing of Bamboo Juice

Bangu, N.; Chove, B.; Sawala, G.; Mgombela, J.; Waduma, J. (2006)

Eight to twelve hour old bamboo juice (locally known as 'Ulanzi') was filtered, pasteurized and canned. Samples were sent to Tanzania Bureau of Standards for analysis. Nine chemical parameters were analyzed, including ...
Copper and Lead levels in two popular leafy vegetables grown around Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

Chove, B. E.; Ballegu, W. R.; Chove, L. M. (Tanzania Health Research, 2006)

A study was carried out to determine the levels of two heavy metals, Lead (Pb) and Copper (Cu), in two popular leafy vegetables grown around Morogoro Municipality in Tanzania. Vegetable samples of Pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita ...
Seasonal changes in nutritional status and reproductive performance of Zebu cows kept under a traditional agro-pastoral system in Tanzania

Kanuya, N. L.; Matiko, M. K.; Nkya, R.; Bittegeko, S. B. P.; Mgasa, M. N.; Reksen, O.; Ropstad, E. (Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2006, 2006)

The objectives of this study were to assess changes in nutritional status/body condition score, percentage pregnancy and calving rate in Zebu cows and to establish the relationship between body condition score loss and ...
Constraints on good child-care practices and nutritional status in urban Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Kulwa, Kissa B. M.; Kinabo, Joyce L. D.; Modest, Beata (SAGE Publications, 2006)

Background Care is increasingly being recognized as a crucial input to child health and nutrition, along with food security, availability of health services, and a healthy environment. Although significant gains have been ...

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