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View article: Interplay of individual and food environment factors shaping diets in the Kisumu urban informal settlements
Interplay of individual and food environment factors shaping diets in the Kisumu urban informal settlements Open
Introduction Malnutrition persists in Kenyan urban informal settlements, disproportionately affecting women and children. This study explores the complex interplay between individual-level and food environment factors and the on influence …
View article: Biochemical evaluation of spent Bixa (Bixa Orellana) seeds for potential application in the food industry
Biochemical evaluation of spent Bixa (Bixa Orellana) seeds for potential application in the food industry Open
Biological raw materials and side-streams generated during food processing may contain chemically diverse compounds with biological activity, that can be harnessed towards food system and environmental protection. One of such side-streams …
View article: A Comparative Analysis on the Variation of β‐Carotene, Vitamin C and E Levels in Hydroponic and Soil‐Based Fruits and Vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya
A Comparative Analysis on the Variation of β‐Carotene, Vitamin C and E Levels in Hydroponic and Soil‐Based Fruits and Vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya Open
Antioxidants such as β‐carotene, vitamin C, and E in fruits and vegetables (FAVs) have been associated with a reduction in non‐communicable diseases because of their vital metabolic roles. However, their levels in foods could vary dependin…
View article: Aflatoxin M1 exposure and nutritional status of breastfeeding children 0-6 months in Makueni County, Kenya
Aflatoxin M1 exposure and nutritional status of breastfeeding children 0-6 months in Makueni County, Kenya Open
Aflatoxin exposure in breastfeeding children has yet to be extensively explored in the southeastern region of Kenya, which is prone to aflatoxin outbreaks, and the assessment of potential risks may be underestimated. We determined the afla…
View article: Factors Influencing Iron Levels Among Women of Reproductive Age and Children 6–48 Months in Livestock‐Keeping Communities in Narok County, Kenya
Factors Influencing Iron Levels Among Women of Reproductive Age and Children 6–48 Months in Livestock‐Keeping Communities in Narok County, Kenya Open
Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health for all people across their lifespan, especially children and mothers, who are especially vulnerable due to their specific nutrient needs. Despite the necessity of improved nutrition fo…
View article: Processed Amaranth and Finger Millet Enriched With Cricket Flour Influence the Functionality, Microbial Quality, Shelf Life, and Consumer Preference of the Porridge Products
Processed Amaranth and Finger Millet Enriched With Cricket Flour Influence the Functionality, Microbial Quality, Shelf Life, and Consumer Preference of the Porridge Products Open
Exploration of nutritious, cheap, and easy‐to‐prepare locally available complementary foods using different processing techniques is gaining traction globally. This study evaluated the impact of three processing techniques (roasting, germi…
View article: Community-Based Conservation Strategies for Wild Edible Plants in Turkana County, Kenya
Community-Based Conservation Strategies for Wild Edible Plants in Turkana County, Kenya Open
In arid Turkana County, over 90% of the population is food insecure, and wild edible plants (WEPs) provide 12–30% of dietary intake. However, climate change and overexploitation threaten these crucial resources. This study employed sequent…
View article: IUFoST 2024 Congress - Report
IUFoST 2024 Congress - Report Open
The 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology was held at Palacongressi in the city of Rimini Italy from 8 to 12 of September 2024. The Congress lined up an exciting programme that included industry-based workshops, distinguished …
View article: Quantifying Turkana’s wild edible plants’ contribution to critical micronutrient and dietary diversity among women of reproductive age
Quantifying Turkana’s wild edible plants’ contribution to critical micronutrient and dietary diversity among women of reproductive age Open
This study explored wild edible plants’ (WEPs) contribution to dietary diversity and micronutrient intakes of women in Turkana County using a multi-method quantitative research design. In addition to the nutrient composition analysis of fo…
View article: Dietary Intake in Children (6-48 Months) and Mothers (15-49 Years) in Different Farming Systems in Kenya Using Multipass 24-Hour Recall
Dietary Intake in Children (6-48 Months) and Mothers (15-49 Years) in Different Farming Systems in Kenya Using Multipass 24-Hour Recall Open
There is paucity of knowledge on the influence of farming systems, a proxy for contextualizing communitybased food networks, and sociocultural perspectives necessary for creating impactful nutritional programs and policies for young childr…
View article: Assessment of dietary intake in children (6–48 months) and mothers (15–49 years) in different farming systems in Kenya using multiple pass 24-h recall
Assessment of dietary intake in children (6–48 months) and mothers (15–49 years) in different farming systems in Kenya using multiple pass 24-h recall Open
Background Inadequate food intake is the most common cause of malnutrition worldwide. There is paucity of knowledge on the influence of farming systems, a proxy for contextualizing community-based food networks, and sociocultural perspecti…
View article: Consumer Awareness, Utilization, and Acceptance of Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) Value-added Food Products in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
Consumer Awareness, Utilization, and Acceptance of Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) Value-added Food Products in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya Open
Sweet potatoe is a crucial crop for food security. promoted in Kenya due to its reported health benefits and resilience to drought. The benefits and application of the sweet potato with orange flesh (OFSP) in Elgeyo Marakwet County have, h…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Food Safety Practices of Informal Market Maize Grain Vendors and Consumers in Meru County, Kenya
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Food Safety Practices of Informal Market Maize Grain Vendors and Consumers in Meru County, Kenya Open
Aflatoxin contamination in food poses a significant health risk, especially in low‐ and middle‐income nations. While there is a need to increase food safety, there is a lack of aflatoxin‐related sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitud…
View article: Assessment of the Awareness of Public Health Officers on Food Safety Legislation Governing School Feeding Program and Quality of Maize From School Suppliers in Turkana County
Assessment of the Awareness of Public Health Officers on Food Safety Legislation Governing School Feeding Program and Quality of Maize From School Suppliers in Turkana County Open
Across the globe, millions of school children struggle with hunger, a significant detriment to their attendance and academic performance. Recognizing this, many countries including Kenya have implemented school meal programs to mitigate hu…
View article: Prevalence of Common Microbiological Pathogen Contamination in Processed Milk and Milk Products in Nairobi County, Kenya
Prevalence of Common Microbiological Pathogen Contamination in Processed Milk and Milk Products in Nairobi County, Kenya Open
Milk has an outstanding nutritional quality but it is also an excellent medium for bacterial growth and an important source of bacterial infection when consumed without pasteurization. This study aimed at establishing the prevalence of Tot…
View article: Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices in Milk Processing Companies in Nairobi County and Microbial Contamination of Milk and Milk Products
Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices in Milk Processing Companies in Nairobi County and Microbial Contamination of Milk and Milk Products Open
Good manufacturing practice involves a series of measures to be adopted by the food industries in order to guarantee the safety and conformity of food products to specific regulations. Even though good manufacturing practices are vital sys…
View article: Nutrition and Evidence-Based Foods for Enhancement of Athletic Performance
Nutrition and Evidence-Based Foods for Enhancement of Athletic Performance Open
Adequate Energy intake has been linked to enhanced athletic performance. Apart from energy, protein is a vital nutrient in athletics for its role in repairing worn out tissues and maintenance of positive Nitrogen balance which is essential…
View article: Effect of storage conditions on physico-chemical properties of cowpea leaves
Effect of storage conditions on physico-chemical properties of cowpea leaves Open
Cowpea leaves are highly perishable thus to improve their utilization, there’s need for proper postharvest management. This study sought to determine the physicochemical changes of cowpea leaves during storage. The cowpea leaves were sorte…
View article: Quality characteristics and levels of acrylamide in commercial French fries consumed in Nairobi, Kenya
Quality characteristics and levels of acrylamide in commercial French fries consumed in Nairobi, Kenya Open
Studies in Kenya have shown that French fries are relied on as a convenient meal by many people across the ages, and recent reports indicate that fried potato products including French fries contain high levels of acrylamide (AA), a probab…
View article: Unlocking the potential for yellow maize production and utilization in Homa-bay County, Kenya
Unlocking the potential for yellow maize production and utilization in Homa-bay County, Kenya Open
Yellow maize is popular in Western Kenya especially in Homa-Bay County. However, it’s faced with myriad of challenges that has greatly limited its production and utilization. This study investigated yellow maize production, post-harvest ha…
View article: Formulation, acceptability, and chemical characteristics of mango nectar enriched with moringa moringa oleifera, lam leaves extract
Formulation, acceptability, and chemical characteristics of mango nectar enriched with moringa moringa oleifera, lam leaves extract Open
Mango and Moringa are nutrient-dense foods. This study examined two mango varieties (apple and Tommy Atkin) for nectar production fortifying with Moringa leaf extract to reduce postharvest losses, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Post-ha…
View article: Physiochemical and sensory characteristics of a supplementary food for malnourished underfive children, a case of maize, millet and peanut
Physiochemical and sensory characteristics of a supplementary food for malnourished underfive children, a case of maize, millet and peanut Open
Malnutrition in children remains a major public health challenge in developing countries. The local un-availability of the necessary ingredients and lack of knowledge on how to prepare food for malnourished children are among the primary c…
View article: Product and process development of mango flakes using response surface methodology
Product and process development of mango flakes using response surface methodology Open
Mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the tropical fruits which are produced in large volumes in Kenya. Transformation of the perishable fruit into shelf-stable nutritious products is one of the interventions that can be used to redu…
View article: Effect of frying temperature and slice thickness on sensory attributes and acrylamide content in potato crisps of selected Kenyan varieties
Effect of frying temperature and slice thickness on sensory attributes and acrylamide content in potato crisps of selected Kenyan varieties Open
Acrylamide, a chemical found in several carbohydrates rich foods processed at high temperatures, has been classified as a potential human carcinogen; the need to minimize its presence in the human diet cannot be overemphasized. This study …
View article: The potential contribution and challenges of edible grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) to food and nutrition security in Uganda- a literature review
The potential contribution and challenges of edible grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) to food and nutrition security in Uganda- a literature review Open
Insects are being considered a sustainable protein food source for the future to forestall the impending world protein shortage, exacerbated by population growth and climate change. The edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens, a high protein…
View article: Status of Avocado Production, Postharvest Handling and Utilization in Kenya
Status of Avocado Production, Postharvest Handling and Utilization in Kenya Open
Avocado is an exotic fleshy fruit dicotyledonous plant grown for its fruit though leaves of the plant have also been used for avocado flavored tea production while the seed is known to contain antioxidants. The consumption of avocados is o…
View article: Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya
Influence of knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers on the consumption of hydroponically grown fruits and vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya Open
Fruits and vegetables are culturally accepted foods consumed by a majority of people worldwide. Knowledge, attitude and practices of consumers have been found to influence the choice and consumption of foods in many populations. However, l…
View article: Diversity and utilization of indigenous wild edible plants and their contribution to food security in Turkana County, Kenya
Diversity and utilization of indigenous wild edible plants and their contribution to food security in Turkana County, Kenya Open
Introduction Indigenous Wild edible plants (IWEPs) are consumed daily in some form by at least one in seven people worldwide. Many of them are rich in essential nutrients with the potential for dietary and nutrition improvement particularl…