School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering (SFTNB) Collections: Recent submissions
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Optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of a banana-vegetables instant soup flour
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana experiences high post-harvest losses of up to 45% and yet the fruit’s nutritional composition is insufficient to favor key products development targeting sensitive age groups such as children below 59 months and ... -
Fruit composition, storage stability, optimal drying conditions and flour characteristics for selected pumpkin varieties
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The three economically important species of pumpkin namely Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita moschata have many varieties. Pumpkin peel and flesh are key inter and intra specie distinguishing features but ... -
The potential use of beetroot (Beta vulgaris l.) Powder to complement dietary iron intake of adolescent school girls (10-19 years old)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem among adolescent school girls (10-19 years) which, in addition to others also affects intellectual, learning capacity and eventual decline in academic performance. Beetroot (Beta ... -
Optimizing traditional processing and preservation techniques of cowpea leaves
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaves are have the potential of reducing malnutrition among the populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda specifically. The leaves are rich in proteins, micronutrients such as vitamin A, ... -
Processing traits of potato varieties grown in Uganda for potential production of French fries
(Makerere University, 2021-04)In Uganda, annual potato production is estimated at 162,151 metric tons which puts the country in a strategic position to benefit from the regional growing demand for processed potato products such as French fries. However, ... -
Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus lam) a potential Source of pectin
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Jackfruit is widely cultivated in tropical areas. The fruit is mainly grown and consumed fresh. Approximately 65% of jackfruit is inedible and this part is commonly fed to animals or discarded. However, jackfruit waste ... -
Nutri-medicinal indigenous plants and management of Immuno-compromised opportunistic ailments: A case study of Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-29)As a result of the AIDS epidemic, many people are immunocompromised and opportunistic infections are common. Nutri-medicinal plants are commonly used in management of HIV–related ailments, and also to counteract the side ... -
Vermicomposting of cattle manure and its performance as a fertilizer in maize production
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Growth in cattle population is associated with increased manure generation whose current management in low-income countries is associated with health and environmental problems, as well as low utilization rates. This trend ... -
Performance assessment of cattle manure management technologies : a case of Sio-Malaba-Malakisi River Basin, Uganda
(2019-11-01)Most Ugandan households are engaged in agriculture with 58% in livestock farming. With up to 16 million Tropical Livestock Units (TLU), the manure generated is yet to be well managed to reduce associated environmental ... -
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) extrusion cooking: process optimization and product evaluation
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Common beans, especially biofortified beans, have potential to contribute to nutrition improvement among populations. Value addition to common beans may lead to increased consumption, thereby enhancing their contribution ... -
Studies on the safety of Obushera and probiotic potential of selected lactic acid bacteria
(2019-10-22)The rising demand for Obushera, a traditional fermented sorghum/millet beverage originally from south western Uganda, is increasing its commercialization in cities such as Kampala. Haphazard production is currently a trend ... -
Field ploughing performance evaluation of the Mulimi multi-purpose vehicle
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In 2015, a Mulimi Multi-purpose vehicle (MMPV) was developed by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Makerere University in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Biological ... -
Performance evaluation and optimization of the maize shelling operation of the multi-purpose farm vehicle
(Makerere University, 2018-12)In Uganda, maize post-harvest losses stand at 30% due to poor drying, poor storage and poor shelling techniques amongst other challenges of which shelling stands out as the biggest challenge. Hence the multi-purpose vehicle ... -
Physico-chemical, nutritional, microbial and organoleptic properties of jam and juice processed from shea fruit pulp
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This study aimed at evaluating the nutritional composition of Shea fruit pulps and developing the prototypes for processing juices and jams from the Shea fruit pulp (SFP). Different formulations of Shea fruit pulp juices ... -
Nutritional and microbiological quality of sun-dried silver cyprinid during storage
(2018-11-23)Silver cyprinid is a cheap, accessible, highly nutritious food that is incorporated diets of infants as a fortified protein source. However, this silver cyprinid is prone to degradation during storage but the effect of ... -
Modelling the impact of stunting on childhood survival in Buhweju district and the cost of its prevention
(2019-03)Stunting affects close to 2.4 million children in Uganda and it is among the major contributors to the annual loss in productivity equivalent to $899 million. This study sought to identify the risk factors for the persistently ... -
Production of flour from roasted beans and determination of its nutritional, sensory and storage properties
(Makerere University, 2018)Beans are a cheap source of protein worldwide and are finding more uses because of associated health benefits. Roasting of dry beans presents the possibility of a value-added precooked product with potential use in different ... -
Effect of improved postharvest handling technologies and extension approaches on postharvest losses and quality of maize: case of Kamuli and Apac districts of Uganda
(2018-11)Maize farmers in Uganda especially the smallholders experience high quantitative and qualitative losses. In this study, on-farm trials were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of participatory and farmer to farmer ... -
Utilization of flour from germinated maize to enhance nutrient density of soy-enriched maize complementary flours
(Makerere University, 2018-08-23)Low nutrient density of cereal based complementary porridges resulting from high viscosity is one of the major causes of protein energy malnutrition in children aged 6-24 months in Tanzania. A number of studies have been ... -
Effects of food aid on the nutrition adequacy of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Tororo, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Despite tremendous advances in HIV care and increased funding for treatment, morbidity and mortality from HIV/AIDS remains unacceptably high in developing countries. Food-based approaches, such as food aid ration, have ...