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Evaluation of chemical and nutritional quality attributes of selected mango varieties at three stages of ripeness, grown in lower Eastern province of Kenya – part 2

Okoth, E.M.; Sila, D.N.; Onyango, C. A.; Owino, W.O.; Musyimi, S.M.; Mathooko, Francis M. (2013-04-29)

Mango fruits are widely grown in Kenya for domestic and export utilization. Selected chemical and nutritive quality attributes of Apple, Ngowe and Kent were evaluated at three stages of ripeness. The cultivars were ...

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 ...

Evaluation of physical and sensory quality attributes of three mango varieties at three stages of ripeness, grown in lower eastern province of Kenya - part 1

Okoth, E.M.; Sila, D.N.; Onyango, C. A.; Owino, W.O.; Musembi, S.M.; Mathooko, Francis M. (2014-04-29)

Physical attributes at three stages of ripeness (unripe, intermediate and fully ripe) and sensory quality at full ripe stage of Apple, Ngowe and Kent mango varieties grown in Lower Eastern Province (Machakos and Kitui) of ...

Effects of Malting and Fermentation on Anti-Nutrient Reduction and Protein Digestibility of Red Sorghum, White Sorghum and Pearl Millet

Onyango, C. A.; Ochanda, S. O.; Mwasaru, M. A.; Ochieng, J. K.; Mathooko, Francis M.; Kinyuru, J. N. (2013)

Sorghum and millet and their products require specialized treatment in order to improve their nutritive value, organoleptic properties and shelf-life. They contain anti-nutrients which are the major phytochemicals which ...

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 ...