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Screening local cereal-based beverages in Tanzania for yeast contaminants
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2021-02-26)
During spontaneous fermentation of cereals; yeasts ferment carbohydrates to produce alcohol and they also
provide vitamins, amino acids, peptides, and nucleotides needed by lactic acid bacteria as well as produce flavour ...
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 ...
Evaluation of functional attributes and storage stability of novel juice blends from baobab, pineapple, and black-plum fruits
(Heliyon, 2022-04-27)
Several under-utilized tropical fruits have exceptional micronutrients and phytochemical composition with the
potential to contribute to the nutrition of people and also enhance food security. This study was carried out ...
Chapter 8 - Current trends and opportunities of plant-based non-alcoholic probiotic beverages: A European and African perspective
(Elsevier, 2021-05)
Although dairy-based foods have been the main probiotic food sources, a range of plant-based products are currently being developed to meet the needs of vegetarians, lactose intolerant persons, individuals on low cholesterol ...
Valorization of Mango By-Products to Enhance the Nutritional Content of Maize Complementary Porridges
(MDPI, 2022-07-15)
Mango by-products are disregarded as waste contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
This study used mango seed and kernel to enhance the nutritional content of maize complementary
porridges. Composite maize-based porridges ...
Evaluation of the composition and quality of watermelon and mango juices fermented by Levilactobacillus brevis, Lacticaseibacillus casei and Pediococcus pentosaceus and subsequent simulated digestion and storage
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022-05-29)
This study evaluated the composition of watermelon and mango juices fermented by Levilactobacillus (L.) brevis, Lacticaseibacillus (La.) casei and Pediococcus (P.) pentosaceus and subsequently simulated in vitro digestion ...
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, ...
Agro-Morphological Exploration of Some Unexplored Wild Vigna Legumes for Domestication
(MDPI, 2020-01-13)
The domestication of novel or hitherto wild food crops is quickly becoming one of the
most popular approaches in tackling the challenges associated with sustainable food crop production,
especially in this era, where ...
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 ...