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Carcass characteristics and meat quality assessment in different quail lines fed on canola seed supplemented diets
(Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2020-01)The effect of dietary supplementation with canola seed on carcass and meat quality characteristics in three quail lines was studied. Ninety quails aged 4-weeks were selected from three lines (white, black and brown) and ... -
Diversity of lactobacillus species of stilton cheese relates to site of isolation
(Frontiers: Food Microbiology., 2020-05-12)This study has characterized the dominant non-starter Lactobacillus species isolated from different sites in a Stilton cheese to establish its diversity, stress-tolerance, anti-microbial activity and potential contribution ... -
Microbiological quality and safety assessment of sun dried Rastrineobola argentea (Mukene) sold at selected landing sites of lake Victoria and peri urban Kampala city markets
(African Journal of Food Science, 2020-05-26)Silver fish (Rastrineobola argentea) also locally known in Uganda as Mukene contributes significantly to Ugandan national economy and its value was estimated at $13 million US dollars in 2015. The fish is traditionally ... -
Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
(Cambridge University Press: British Journal of Nutrition., 2020-05-28)Urban sub-Saharan Africa is in a nutrition transition shifting towards consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor diets and decreasing physical activity. Determinants of nutrition transition in sub-Saharan Africa are presently ... -
Characterization of pectin from pulp and peel of Ugandan cooking bananas at different stages of ripening
(Journal of Food Research, 2020-09)East African highland cooking bananas (EA-AAA) are a staple food and major source of calories for Ugandans. Cooking bananas are considerably wasted along the postharvest chain majorly due to poor handling and ripening. Banana ... -
Determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age in urban Uganda, a qualitative study
(Cambridge University Press: British Journal of Nutrition., 2020-10-01)To explore determinants of dietary and physical activity behaviours among women of reproductive age. Design: Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGD). The FGD guide was based on a modified theoretical ... -
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. ... -
Composition of Oil from selected Traditional and improved Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea) and Oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) grown in Uganda
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The conceptual framework for a combined food literacy and physical activity intervention to optimize metabolic health among women of reproductive age in urban Uganda
(BMC Public Health volume, 2022-02-18)Background Metabolic health of urban Ugandans, mostly women, has increasingly become sub-optimal. As women are strategic for family behavioral change and do not meet WHO recommendations regarding dietary and physical ... -
Rheological characteristics of wheat-cassava composite flour and quality of the resultant bread
(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 ... -
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 ...