Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences by Author "Mathooko, F. M"
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Determining efficient extraction procedure of phytochemicals from the fruit paste of Ziziphus abyssinica and Tamarindus indica.
Nyaberi, M. O.; Onyango, C. A; Mathooko, F. M; Maina, J. M; Makobe, M (Elewa BioSciences, 2017)Objective: To determine the most effective method of extracting metabolites from the two herbs Ziziphus abyssinica and Tamaridus. Indicus. Methodology and results: The methods used included cold and soxhlet extraction ... -
The effects of bagging on fresh fruit quality of Canarium album
Zhou, Junhui; Zhong, Guofeng; Lin, Zhuozhen; Xu, Hui-lian; Mathooko, F. M (Orgz, 2010)The effects of bagging with different bags to the clusters on fresh fruit quality in Xiangtian olive of Canarium album were studied. The results indicated that, the color and smoothness were better, the edible pulp rate ... -
Evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of edible fruit extracts of Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich
Nyaberi, M. O.; Onyango, C. A; Mathooko, F. M; Maina, J. M; Makobe, M.; Mwaura, F (2010)The conventional chemicals used in preservation of meat are perceived as harmful by health conscious consumers due to their potential toxicity. This has resulted in a general shift of preference to the use of traditional ... -
Influence of potato cultivar and stage of maturity on oil content of French fries (chips) made from eight Kenyan potato cultivars
Abong, G. O.; Okoth, M. W.; Karuri, E. G.; Kabira, J. N.; Mathooko, F. M (AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2009)French fries (chips) are increasingly becoming indispensable in menus of many restaurants and hotels in major Kenyan towns due to their relatively lower consumer prices compared to other foods. When foods are deep-oil-fried, ... -
Microbiological quality and safety of raw and pasteurized milk marketed in and around Nairobi Region
Wanjala, G. W; Mathooko, F. M; Kutima, P. M.; Mathara, J. M (AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2017-03)The microbiological quality of raw and pasteurized milk marketed in Nairobi and its environs was determined. Milk samples were collected randomly at milk selling points from three market areas: rural (Kiambu/Ngong), urban ... -
Physiology and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
Madigu, N.O.; Mathooko, F. M; Onyango, C. A; Kahangi, E.M.; Owino, W. O (2008)This study aimed at understanding the quality characteristics of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from trees subjected to water stress (non-irrigated) during the first phase of growth (up to 42 days ... -
Polysaccharide-based composite coating formulations for shelf-life extension of fresh banana and mango
Kittur, F. S.; Saroja, N.; Tharanathan, R. N.; Mathooko, F. M (Orgz, 2001)The effects of four different composite coating formulations based on polysaccharides on maintaining quality and an extended shelf-life of banana and mango at 27±2 °C were investigated and compared with commercial ... -
Postharvest Behaviour and Quality Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit Grown under Water Deficit Conditions
Madigu, N.O.; Mathooko, F. M; Onyango, C. A; Kahangi, E. M.; Owino, W. O (2009)Preharvest cultural practices affect the postharvest quality and behaviour of many fruits. In this study we compared the postharvest behaviour and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. ‘Tommy Atkins’) fruit from ... -
Prevalence of Adulteration and Inhibitory Substances in Raw and Pasteurized Milk Marketed in Nairobi Region
Wanjala, G. W.; Mathooko, F. M; Kutima, P. M.; Mathara, J. M (2018-07-06)The prevalence of milk adulteration with water and inhibitory substances in Nairobi was determined. Milk samples were collected randomly at milk selling points from three market areas: rural (Kiambu/Ngong’), urban ... -
Profiling active phytochemical compounds of Ziziphus abyssinica herb responsible for antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
Nyaberi, M. O; Onyango, C. A; Mathooko, F. M; Maina, J. M; Makobe, M. (2017)This paper seeks to determine the various active compounds that are present in the Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich that would elicit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity on foodstuff. The cold methanolic extract was separated ... -
Topics of fruits and vegetables markets in Kenya
Kazuhiro, A. B. E.; Mathooko, F. M; KIIYUKIA, C; Mwaniki, M. W.; MUIGAI, C. W; Koaze, Hiroshi (Japan Association of Food Preservation Scientists, 1997) -
The use of peroxide value as a measure of quality for walnut flour stored at five different temperatures using three different types of packaging
Vanhanen, L.P.; Savage, G.P.; Mathooko, F. M (Orgz, 2018)Walnut flour, a by-product from the production of cold-pressed walnut oil, can contain up to 20% oil, which contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and is, therefore, potentially unstable. In this experiment, ...