PhD Theses & Dissertations

Rheological characteristics of wheat-cassava composite flour and quality of the resultant bread

Manano, John (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-05)

Uganda is a major producer of cassava in Africa. Cassava has great potential as a raw material for agro-industry. Currently, utilization of cassava in Uganda is limited to semiprocessed products through the informal ...
Influence of key chemical components on hardness of indigenous cooking and juice banana cultivars from Uganda

Gafuma, Samuel (Kyambogo University, 2019-10)

Bananas undergo significant postharvest losses at the farm, during handling, cooking and serving. Loss of palatability and food mass occurs during serving and consumption due to hardening of cooked banana texture. Texture ...
Composition of Oil from selected Traditional and improved Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea) and Oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) grown in Uganda

Hatoho Musalima, Juliet (Kyambogo University, 2021-02)

Groundnuts and oyster nuts are important sources of edible oil, protein and micronutrients. Chemical composition of these nuts is affected by genetic and environmental factors as well as thermal treatment. The study ...