Browsing Masters Degree Dissertations by Title
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Changes in aroma, pectin and physical properties of ripening cooking bananas
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)Post-harvest losses are high in the cooking banana value chain in Uganda due to the short shelf life of the green bananas (6 to 10 days). The losses give rise to large amounts of solid wastes that later decompose into ... -
Chemical composition of seeds from major passion fruit species: Passiflora edulis Sim,Passiflora eduli F flavicarpa and Passiflora maliformis grown in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-03)Passion fruit (Passiflora spp.) seeds are usually discarded after extraction of the juice. The seeds, however, represent an important source of edible oil with a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids and other ... -
Dietary diversity and nutritional status of learners in secondary schools of Kampala city, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)Introduction: The diet one takes is very fundamental for boosting and sustaining one’s health and nutrition’s needs especially when it is a balanced diet. Dietary diversity is vital for exposing the learners to different ... -
Effect of farmyard manure integrated with triple superphosphate on yield and grain quality of Biofortified common beans in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)A study was carried out to assess the effect of farmyard manure integrated with triple superphosphate on soil conditions, yield and grain quality of bio-fortified common bean Genotypes in central Uganda. The study evaluated ... -
Evaluating the potential of pureed fresh green mature bananas as a functional ingredient for production of bread
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)The nutritional value of green mature cooking bananas is mainly attributed to their resistant starch and dietary fibre content. This study aimed at developing bread using a composite mixture of wheat (70%) and pureed ... -
Farmers perception of the small East Africa zebu x Tyrolean grey cattle crosses performance in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-05)The study aimed to determine the performance of the Small East African Zebu (SEAZ) and the Tyrolean Grey cattle crosses (TGX) in the selected cattle corridor districts (Kole, Nakapiripirit, and Kayunga of Uganda. SEAZ ... -
Fatty acid composition of oils from green coffee beans from different agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2018-11)Coffee is an important agricultural commodity and beverage widely consumed throughout the world. Two-thirds of Ugandans depend on coffee as an important source of income. The quality of coffee determines the relative ... -
Formulation of an iron biofortified bean-silverfish instant sauce for pregnant women
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-07)In Uganda, there is an increasing burden of anaemia especially among pregnant women and children aged 6-59 months. Some of the readily available and affordable food to pregnant mothers are beans which have relative amounts ... -
Health risks associated with heavy metal exposure in geophagic products (Emumbwa) consumed during pregnancy
(Kyambogo University, 2021-06)Geophagic products (Emumbwa) consumed by some pregnant women in Uganda may be a source of heavy metal poisoning. However, there is paucity of information regarding the composition, safety and consumption patterns of these ... -
Levels of antibiotic residues in cow's milk sold in commercial centers of Kampala city
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2018-05)Veterinary drug residues in milk represent a health risk for the consumer especially young children. Prolonged exposure to antimicrobial residues in food and milk may lead to antimicrobial resistance and other health ... -
Non-cancer health risks associated with pesticide residues and heavy metal exposures in locally manufactured cereal-based baby foods in Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)Pesticides residues and heavy metals are major environmental pollutants and their toxicity is a problem of increasing significance for nutritional and environmental reasons. Data on the risk contribution of heavy metal ... -
Non-cancer risks and mitigation strategies of fe, mn, cu and cr in milled maize flour
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)In Uganda, maize (Zea mays), is milled into flour that is used as an ingredient in many food products including baby foods. Milling is mainly done in hammer mills that are fabricated using mild steel. Mild steel is made ... -
Nutritional quality of pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo L.) Seeds based on the mineral and fatty acid composition
(Kyambogo University, 2019-10)Pumpkin seeds contribute to the nutrition of human populations and are also used in medicine in many parts of the world. In Uganda, pumpkin seeds are nowadays promoted and consumed as a snack. The potential of a food to ... -
Optimisation of the quality of bread from wheat, banana and cassava composite flour
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2018-10)Bananas and cassava are important staple foods in terms of caloric intake in Uganda. These traditional crops are highly perishable with little value addition. This study examined the prospects of application of banana, ... -
Potential of spontaneous microbial fermentation isolates to improve fermentation and cup quality of wet processed Arabica coffee (coffea arabica)
(Kyambogo University, 2021-07)Spontaneous wet processing of coffee currently practiced in Uganda is constrained by long processing times, losses, and inferior quality coffees. Starter cultures are nowadays used to control fermentation of foods. This ... -
Probiotic, starter culture and antimicrobal properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Ugandan traditional ghee
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)Ghee is one of the major fermented foods consumed in Uganda despite the fact that it is largely produced traditionally raising issues of quality control and assurance. This study investigated the bacterial diversity of ... -
Relationship between physicochemical and sensory properties of selected local and hybrid cooking bananas in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Un published work), 2021-01)The East African Highland Cooking bananas are a staple food in Uganda. In this work, the relationship between sensory characteristics and the physicochemical properties of 23 local and hybrid cooking bananas was studied. ...