Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Imungi, Jasper K"
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Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
Yousefifar, Hengame; Kunyanga, Catherine N; Imungi, Jasper K (University of Nairobi, 2018)Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels. The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ... -
Antioxidant and Type2 Diabetes Related Functional Properties of Phytic Acid Extract from Kenyan Local Food Ingredients:Effects of Traditional Processing Methods
Kunyanga, Catherine N; Imungi, Jasper K; Okoth, Michael W (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2011)Emerging scientific evidences reveal that phytic acid has several positive ef fects on human health. The antioxidant and type 2 diabetes related enzyme inhibition pr operties of phytic acid extract prepar ed from raw and ... -
Ascorbic acid changes in three indigenous Kenyan leafy vegetables during traditional cooking
Mathooko, Francis M; Imungi, Jasper K (Taylor and Francis GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1994)The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) contents in three fresh green leafy vegetables commonly consumed in Kenya namely, Amaranthus hybridus, Gynandropsis gynandra and Solanum nigrum L. and the changes during traditional cooking ... -
Changes in ascorbic acid, beta‐carotene and sensory properties in Sundried and stored Amaranthus hybridus vegetables
Mziray, Rajabu S; Imungi, Jasper K; Karuri, Edward G (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2000)maranthus hybridus was grown as a leafy vegetable in Dar‐Es‐Salaam, Tanzania. Freshly harvested leaves were analyzed for moisture content, beta‐carotene and reduced ascorbic acid. The leaves from the four sites were bulked, ... -
Changes in leaf yield and nutritive quality of the black nightshade (solarium nigrum) as influenced by nitrogen application
Murage, Ephraim N; Chweya, James A; Imungi, Jasper K (Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)The effect of nitrogen application rates on the leaf yield and nutritive quality of the black nightshade (Solatium nigrum L.), an indigenous Kenyan leafy vegetable was investigated. Application of 5 g N per plant gave the ... -
Evaluation of selected Kenyan potato cultivars for processing into potato crisps
Abong, George O; Okoth, Michael W; Imungi, Jasper K; Kabira, Jackson N (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)There has been tremendous increase in the demand and consumption of potato crisps as snack in Kenya. This has however, not been paralleled by development of appropriate raw materials. Many potato varieties and clones have ... -
A Framing Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of Genetically Modified Crops in Kenya
Lore, Tezira A; Imungi, Jasper K; Mubuu, Kamau (Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of NairobiSchool of Journalism and mass communication, University of Nairobi, 2013)There was much public debate in Kenya about genetically modified (GM) crops when the national Biosafety Bill went through the parliamentary process toward enactment into law. This study analyzed how GM crops were framed ... -
Household dietary exposure to aflatoxins from maize and maize products in Kenya
Njage, Patrick M K; Lamuka, Peter O; Muiru, William M; Imungi, Jasper K; Kilonzo, Robert M (2014)Aflatoxicosis has repeatedly affected Kenyans, particularly in the eastern region, due to consumption of contaminated maize. However, save for the cases of acute toxicity, the levels of sub-lethal exposure have not been ... -
Incorporation of cassava flour into some Kenyan traditional foods
Imungi, Jasper K; Onyango, Christine A (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1989)A commercial cassava flour was composited with flours from wheat, maize, and sorghum and fingermillet at between 0–50%. The composite flours were used to prepare three Kenyan traditional foods, mandazi, ugali and uji, ... -
Involving Rural Kenyan Women in the Development of Nutritionally Improved Weaning Foods: Nutribusiness Strategy
Muroki, Nelson M; Maritim, Gabriel K; Karuri, Edward G; Tolong, Hilary K; Imungi, Jasper K; Kogi-Makau, Wambui; Maman, Suzanne; Carter, Eloise; Maretzki, Audrey N (Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Nairobi,International Programs, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AlabamaJDepartment of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, 1997)This paper describes a participatory process employed by three collaborating universities to engage rural Kenyan women, who are members of organized women's groups, in the development of recipes for culturally appropriate, ... -
Nutrient and antinutrient in contents of raw and cooked Amaranthus hybridus
Mziray, Rajabu S; Imungi, Jasper K; Karuri, Edward G (Taylor and Francis GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Amaranthus hybridus was grown as a leafy vegetables in four sites in Dar‐Es‐Salaam, Tanzania. Freshly harvested leaves from each of the growing sites were analyzed for proximate composition of beta‐carotene, reduced ascorbic ... -
Nutrient Contents of Raw and Cooked Cowpea Leaves
Imungi, Jasper K; Potter, Norman N (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1983-07)SEEDS OF COWPEA (Vigna unguicullata) cultivar MM4 obtained from Kenya were grown for their leaves as a vegetable. The mean crude protein contents of the leaves from the 1981 and 1982 seasons were 32.8 and 34.3% of total ... -
Nutrient contents of raw and cooked cowpea leaves [Kenya].
Imungi, Jasper K; Potter, Norman N. (University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1983)A study was undertaken to determine specific levels of 17 minerals, 3 vitamins, and protein in raw and cooked cowpea leaves from Kenya. Mean crude protein levels were 32-34% of the total solids. The leaves were found to ... -
Post harvest handling and characteristics of fresh-cut traditional vegetables sold in Nairobi-Kenya
Onyango, Cecelia M; Imungi, Jasper K (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2007)Twenty one major supermarkets and ten independent green grocers in the city of Nairobi were surveyed for the types of fresh-cut traditional leafy vegetables (TLVs) sold. Cleome gynandra, Solanum nigrum, Vigna unguiculat ... -
The Present Status of Meat Processing and Preservation in the Pastoral Regions of Kenya
Imungi, Jasper K (University of Nairobi, 2014)The meat value chain in pastoral regions is characterized by large post-slaughter losses due to lack of appropriate preservation technologies. Reports indicate that sun-drying, salting and deep frying have been practiced ... -
The prevalence and nutritional value of some Kenyan indigenous leafy vegetables from three locations of Machakos district
Mwajuma, L B S; Kahangi, E Murugi; Imungi, Jasper K (Taylor and Francis GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1991)A survey was carried out to determine the locally available leafy vegetables in three locations of Machakos District, Kenya. The most common vegetables were analyzed for vitamin C, beta‐carotene calcium, iron and oxalate. ... -
Proximate chemical composition of street foods and their energy and protein contribution to the nutrition of manual workers in Nairobi
Korir, Salome C R; Imungi, Jasper K; Muroki, Nelson M (Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1998)Street foods were sampled from 12 vending sites around construction sites and industrial areas in Nairobi. The foods were analyzed for proximate composition and assessed for their contribution to energy and protein RDAs ... -
Proximate composition and mineral contents of six common Kenyan varieties of beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
Imungi, Jasper K; Kabira, Jackson N (Taylor and Francis GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1989)Dry beans from six Kenyan common varieties were analysed for proximate composition and for nine minerals. There was little variation in the proximate composition but considerable variation was observed in the mineral ... -
Risks of Anaemia Among Pre-School Children Following Maternal Nutrition Education and Counselling in Urban Informal Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya
Nyamasege, Carolyn K; Kimani-Murage, Elizabeth W; Imungi, Jasper K; Kaindi, Dasel W M; Wagatsuma, Yukiko (University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Slum environment may pose risk to child health and nutrition. This study assessed the risks of anemia among under five-year-old children, five years after implementing a nutrition education and counseling intervention in ... -
Snacking and its effect on nutritional status of adolescents in two national high schools in Nairobi Kenya
Ngatia, Edith M; Imungi, Jasper K; Nguu-Gutu, Catherine M (2014)Snacking is defined as any intake of food or energy-containing beverage outside of breakfast, lunch and dinner (Bellisle, 2007). Previous studies have shown that snacking among adolescents is most common in the afternoon ...