Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences by Author "Mwaura, F"
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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 ... -
Phytochemical studies on herbal plants commonly used for processing and preserving meat and milk
Onyango, C. A.; Gakuya, L. W.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Maina, J. M.; Nyaberi, M.; Mwaura, F (2014)Objective: The study aims at identifying and collecting herbal plants commonly used in milk processing and preservation by the Maasai community in Kajiado district and to determine the phytochemical and mineral ... -
Preservative effect of various indigenous plants on fermented milk from Maasai community of Kajiado County
Onyango, C. A.; Gakuya, L. W.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Maina, J. M.; Nyaberi, M. O.; Makobe, M.; Mwaura, F (2014)Objective: This study was conducted to verify the claim that incorporation of indigenous plants in milk extends the shelf life of fresh milk for four days, and that of fermented milk for up to one a month without spoilag ...