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Bioactive fractions in the stem charcoal of Ozoroa insignis used by the pastoral communities in West Pokot to preserve milk

Nyaberi, M. O.; Onyango, C. A.; Mathooko, F. M.; Maina, J. M.; Makobe, M.; Mwaura, F. (2010-02-09)

Objective: To determine the potential of Ozoroa insignis Del to preserve milk as practiced by the pastoralists of West Pokot, Kenya. Methodology and results:The aqueous and organic solvents extracts of the peeled stem ...

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 ...

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 ...

Evaluation of Ziziphus abbysinica fruit paste as used by the pastoral community of West Pokot, Kenya for the preservation of fresh pork sausages

Onyango, C. A.; Nyaberi, M. O.; Mathooko, F. M.; Maina, J. M.; Makobe, M.; Mwaura, F. (2012)

The pastoralists from West Pokot district have used the fruit paste of Ziziphus abyssinica A. Rich (AZA), to process and preserve meat over a long period of Time. This study tests the effectiveness the herb to preserve ...