Furahisha, Kulwa; Chove, Lucy Mlipano; Chaula, Davis(Pearl Research Journals, 2016)
The study was carried out to establish the effects of three factors -final moisture content (FMC), shade-cooling
time (CT) and paddy variety on rice milling quality. Paddy was sun dried to final moisture contents ranging ...
Freshwater fishes contain long chain omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated
fatty acids (PUFAs) of highest nutritional value. PUFAs in fish are susceptible to
oxidative damage during processing and subsequent storage. ...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with beneficial health effects to humans if
consumed in required amounts. Fatty fish species are known to be rich in marine-based omega-3 fatty ...
Christiaens, Stefanie; Buggenhout, Sandy Van; Chaula, Davis; Moelants, Katlijn; David, Charlotte C.; Hofkens, Johan; Loey, Ann M. Van; Hendrickx, Marc E.(Elsevier, 2012)
To investigate whether in situ pectin engineering would be a helpful tool in tailoring the consistency and
syneresis of vegetable purées, carrot was selected as a plant tissue in which the textural properties are
largely ...
Joshua, Joel Matiku(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)
Low acceptance and adoption of farming technologies has been reported in various
studies from both developed and developing countries. In Tanzania, an attempt to
modernise cassava processing with modern technology has ...
Lusana, Masalu Shibiriti(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)
The efficacy of insecticides used for cotton insect pests management were investigated in
Maswa district from November 2018 to April 2019. The aim was improvement of cotton
productivity through use of appropriate ...
Kahangwa, Jadida Sadick(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)
Colour is considered an important parameter consumers take into account during product
evaluation. However, this attribute may be lost or altered during processing of the product.
Sunflower is one of the Tanzanian priority ...
Mbua, Ally Ismail(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)
There are many arguments that increasing food self-sufficiency in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA) could reduce the high food price escalations which are often related to the
increasing demand and importation of food commodities. ...
Mliga, Hekima(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)
Introduction
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a source of food and income to smallholder farmers in the
Mvomero district. Recently, however, rice farmers in the Mvomero district have been
experiencing a new leaf yellowing ...
Given the fact that neoliberalism continues to affect the way people
view today’s world and it will continue to do so for sometimes, women
and their networks need to make use of some of the opportunities
presented by ...
Madaha, Rasel(International Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, 2020)
Tanzania used to be one of the poorest countries in Africa. Although the country attained a middle-income status on 1st July 2020, the majority of grassroots communities have not experienced improvement in their standard ...
KISWAGA, G.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The study was conducted to assess the contribution of local knowledge, practices and
attitudes of the rural community in relation to disease occurrence, poultry production
systems, and management practices in the face ...
Jumbe, T. J.; Li, W.; Kinabo, J. L.; Fenton, J. I.; Adjepong, M.; Pickens, C. A; Valentini, K.(ELSEVIER, 2016)
Fatty acids (FA) and micronutrients are required for normal growth and development. Deficiency in FA
and micronutrients is prevalent in several African countries. The objective of this study was to determine
mineral and ...
Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J.(PLOS|ONE, 2016-03-03)
Background
In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA)
are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children
are poorly ...
Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J. I.(PLOS ONE, 2016-05-03)
Background
In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA)
are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children
are poorly ...
A study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of a nutrition education intervention among women residing in the villages of Dodoma and
Morogoro regions of Tanzania. Prior to the intervention, a baseline survey was ...
The essential micronutrients in indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) could substantially
contribute to the micronutrient supply in rural communities in Tanzania, but concentrations differ
between species. Provitamin A ...
Livestock production at homestead level is widely reported as an important pathway to achieve optimal consumption of Animal Source Foods (ASF) in a household. However, the empirical evidence is limited. This paper examines ...
Msollo, S. S.; Chivaghula, T. J.; Muhimbula, H. S.; Kinabo, J.; Krawinkel, M.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)
Overweight and obesity are malnutrition which needs great attention due to their health
consequences. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 362 adults aged 25-55 years in 2012
to examine the prevalence of overweight, ...
Ahmed, K. M.(SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, 2020)
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly in Tanzania;
triggered by changes in lifestyles, dietary patterns, and increasing early obesity. This
study reports the prevalence, awareness and risk ...