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Characterisation of sweetpotato as a functional food
(Makerere University, 2023-01-27)
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is rising. Instead of relying on drugs, food-based approaches may be considered to help manage these chronic diseases. Sweetpotato is a cheap, ...
Toxicological risk associated with consumption of rice sold in Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2021-11)
Previous studies have reported the presence of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2), heavy metals (As, Cd
and Pb) and organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs) in rice sold in Uganda. However, the potential health ...
Food Control in Uganda: Gaps and Opportunities in the Rice Value Chain
(International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2021-11-01)
Food control defines activities, along the food supply chain, that provide consumer protection and ensure that
all foods provided for human consumption are wholesome, conform to safety and quality requirements, and
are ...
Development of a Mix-kneader for Bar Soap Production
(2023-01-09)
Drying neat soap is one of the key steps in the process of manufacturing bar soap. Currently, small and medium-scale local processors in Uganda rely entirely on tarpaulins and buckets to dry neat soap. These methods are ...
Modification of cassava and cowpeas flours and their use in flatbread (Chapati) making
(Makerere University, 2023-01-27)
Gluten in wheat accounts for the visco-elastic behavior of dough used for making
leavened bread. Although making bread takes advantage of gluten in wheat to provide a
visco-elastic dough, the need for gluten is not as ...
Assessing the effect of chicken manure-based fertigation for improved crop performance of tomato and cabbage
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)
To determine the most appropriate chicken manure-based fertigation regime for improved yield and quality of tomato and cabbage, a three-replicate RCBD field experiment was set up at MUARIK (0° 27.9428' N, 32° 36.796' E) ...
Performance enhancement of the hybrid solar dryer (HSD) for commercial drying of high- value Agricultural produce in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables is major hindrance in development of Uganda’s agricultural sector. The need to ensure that well-functioning solar dryers are available in the market is an important step in ...
Incidence of aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues contamination in imported and locally grown white rice in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2021-11)
There is increased global interest in the safety of rice because rice is a staple food for half of the world’s population and its
safety influences consumers’ health. This study aimed at assessing the levels of aflatoxins ...
Using photovoice technique for participatory assessment of peanut quality and safety along the value chain: a case of youth in Nwoya and Tororo districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)
Youth participation in the agricultural sector in Uganda has declined in the last decades due to development of the private sector, poor economic, diversification and low productivity and profitability of subsistence ...
Process optimization and physicochemical characterization of two pineapple (ananas comosus) cultivars grown in selected areas of Uganda: a case of solar drying
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is one of the most important tropical fruits of economic importance and in our diets and its subsequent dried pineapple products are increasingly becoming popular for the consumption. Though solar ...