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Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the nutritional quality and consumer acceptability of African nightshade
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-04-26)
African nightshade (ANS) is among many underexploited and neglected indigenous vegetables. This study assessed the effect of lactic acid fermentation (LAF) on nutritional and sensory quality in Solanum villosum (Sv) and ...
Does Pesticide exposure contribute to the growing burden of non - communicable diseases in Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-09)
Pesticide exposure is becoming a public health concern in Tanzania. This review highlights
the existing information on pesticide exposure, health effects, knowledge, and awareness
on pesticide handling and management and ...
African nightshades (Solanum nigrum complex): The potential contribution to human nutrition and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa.
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2021-05-03)
Achieving zero hunger in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) without minimizing postharvest losses of agricultural products is impossible. Therefore, a holistic approach is vital to end hunger, simultaneously improving food security, ...
Risks of aflatoxin exposure among adolescents in boarding schools in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2021-04-12)
School feeding in low-income countries is dominated by cereals and legumes, which are susceptible to aflatoxin contamination but are usually not assessed for aflatoxins. A cross sectional study was conducted to assess ...
Dietary Practices, Nutrient Adequacy, and Nutrition Status among Adolescents in Boarding High Schools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.
(Hindawi, 2020-07-01)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess dietary practices, nutrient adequacy, and nutrition status among 164 adolescents aged between 16 and 19 years in boarding secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro region. In-depth ...
Effect of drying methods on the nutritional and anti-nutritional quality of African nightshade (Solanum sp.)
(INNSPUB, 2022-08-25)
African nightshade (ANS) is a luminary food plant, considered a cheap and potential dietary source for
micronutrients and bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the effects of drying techniques on nutritional
(minerals ...