June 2017

Evaluation of the storage stability of pineapple products processed by small and medium scale processing enterprises in Rwanda

This study aimed at evaluating the effect of storage time on the stability of pineapple products processed by small and medium scale processing enterprises (SMEs) in Rwanda stored at ambient (21 to 25°C) temperatures. Physico-chemical quality characteristics (pH, moisture, fibre, ash, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, sucrose, reducing sugars, total sugars and ethanol) of the sample products were analysed....

Author(s): Christine Mukantwali,Henry Laswai, Bendantunguka Tiisekwa, Simeon Wiehler, Daphrose Gahakwa and Bellancile Uzayisenga

June 2017

Bacterial contamination of ready-to-eat meats vended in highway markets in Uganda

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meats are products sold to consumers which do not require significant further processing except re-heating or completion of cooking process. These meats may constitute a likely potential hazard to human health due to non-compliance with food safety regulations by food handlers. This study was aimed at evaluating the bacteriological safety of RTE roasted meats sold by selected food vendors in Lukaya...

Author(s): Ananias Bagumire and Roland Karumuna

June 2017

Nutritional value of a dietary supplement of Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus

Moringa oleifera and Pleurotus ostreatus are widely used as food or food supplements. They are demonstrated to have many beneficial effects on nutritional status and human health. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the nutritional value of M. oleifera and P. ostreatus mixture in specific proportions. The mushroom species was cultivated at the Mushroom Biotechnology Laboratory and M. oleifera at the botanical...

Author(s): F. Corka Kane,, L. Souk Tounkara,  D. Kimassoum,, M. Guewo-Fokeng, A. Tahir Diop and Wilfred F. Mbacham,

June 2017

Effect of storage on lutein levels of smooth cayenne (Ananas comosus) grown in different counties of Kenya

Epidemiological studies have repeatedly shown the apparent association between high fruit intake and lower incidence of chronic degenerative diseases. The chemo protective properties of fruits have been partly attributed to the antioxidants including phenolic compounds and carotenoids. With respect to the latter, no information is available for the smooth cayenne; a common variety of Ananas comosus grown in various...

Author(s): Obumba M. O., Nawiri M. P. and Nyambaka H. N.