February 2017

Process development, sensory and nutritional evaluation of honey spread enriched with edible insects flour

The study was aimed at improving existing methods of processing of, commonly consumed insects in Lango sub region of Northern Uganda to enhance consumption and improve the nutrition of the people. Insects (crickets, soldier and winged termites) flour processed by either pan frying or boiling followed by sun drying was substituted into honey. The resulting spreads were evaluated by fifty panelists to screen for...

Author(s): Jolly Akullo, Jacob Godfrey Agea, Bernard Bonton Obaa, James Okwee Acai and Dorothy Nakimbugwe

February 2017

Oxytetracycline residue levels in beef in Dodoma region, Tanzania

Antibiotic residues in food of animal origin pose a threat to both human and animal’s health due to an increasing level of resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria to a wide range of antibiotic drugs. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the levels of oxytetracycline (OTC) residues in raw beef in Dodoma region, Tanzania. The OTC levels were determined by using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry...

Author(s): Frida Mgonja, Resto Mosha, Faith Mabiki and Kennedy Choongo

February 2017

Nutritional, functional and sensory attributes of jam from velvet tamarind pulp

Velvet tamarind pulp of Dialium guineense have been used as medicinal remedies, as source of vitamin C and as flavour in snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The nutritional, functional and sensory attributes of velvet tamarind pulp jam was assessed. Proximate, mineral profiles, beta-carotene, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, ascorbic acid and phytochemical profiles in jam samples were determined. Sensory evaluation of the...

Author(s): Okudu, H.O., Umoh, E. J. , Ojinnaka, M.C and Chianakwalam, O. F.