A5078813172- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Food composition and properties
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Proteins in Food Systems
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Food and Agricultural Sciences
- Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
- Cognitive and psychological constructs research
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2016-2025
African Institute for Development Policy
2023-2025
African Institute for Capacity Development
2023-2025
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
2022
Colorado State University
2015
Edible insects are increasingly being considered as food and feed ingredients because of their rich nutrient content. Already, edible insect farming has taken-off in Africa, but quality safety concerns call for simple, actionable hazard control mechanisms. We examined the effects traditional processing techniques—boiling, toasting, solar-drying, oven-drying, boiling + toasting solar-drying—on proximate composition microbiological adult Acheta domesticus Ruspolia differens, prepupae Hermetia...
Edible insects are an important source of food to many African populations. The longhorn grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Serville 1838), commonly known as senene in Tanzania is one the most appreciated edible by societies around Lake Victoria crescent. Senene primarily essential treat for tribes lake, e.g., Haya Tanzania, Luo Kenya and Baganda Uganda. Despite its importance a item appreciation delicacy, there few studies dealing with culture, beliefs indigenous technology connection senene....
<p>Sorghum and millet their products require specialized treatment in order to improve nutritive value, organoleptic properties shelf-life. They contain anti-nutrients which are the major phytochemicals negatively affects values. The of concern include tannins phytates, interfere with mineral absorption, palatability protein digestibility. Malting fermentation treatments were applied reduce anti-nutrients, digestibility, acidity increase shelf life. effects malting on cereals value...
In this study, cricket chitosan was used as a prebiotic. Lactobacillus fermentum, acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium adolescentis were identified probiotic bacteria. Cricket chitin deacetylated to added either De Man Rogosa Sharpe or Salmonella/Shigella bacterial growth media at the rates of 1%, 5%, 10%, 20% obtain chitosan-supplemented media. The bacteria monitored on after 6, 12, 24, 48 h upon incubation 37 °C. Growth Salmonella typhi in presence evaluated under similar conditions those by...
The current state of antimicrobial resistance to synthetic drugs has led renewed interest in natural compounds. Antimicrobial activity extracts (local and hybrid) ginger garlic was investigated using the agar well diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli Candida albicans. Aqueous organic solvent both varieties exhibited varied concentration-dependant activity. Inhibition zones at 25 mg/mL significantly microorganisms, being highest on C. albicans; 18.00 ± 2.00 30.67...
Abstract In response to growing food demand, edible insects are perceived as an opportunity alleviate insecurity. With its wide insects’ biodiversity, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one Africa’s most critical entomophagous. This study aimed at giving a first insight on inventory showing diversity, perception, consumption, availability, host plants, harvesting techniques and processing in South-Kivu, DRC. It recorded twenty-three belonging nine families five orders, some which consumed...
There is limited information on the phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of ginger garlic consumed in Uganda. This could have an impact its widespread use industrial application. Thus, this study was done to determine two varieties commonly Fresh rhizomes cloves "local" "hybrid" were acquired from a local food market, washed, grated, extracted using acetone, ethanol, methanol, water. Standard techniques used composition. Total phenolic flavonoid content measured Folin-Ciocalteu...
Abstract Due to the increasing global population and unsustainable meat production, future supply of animal‐derived protein is predicted be insufficient. Currently, edible insects are considered as a potential “novel” source in development palatable analogues. This research used high moisture extrusion cooking (HMEC), at screw speed 150 rpm, produce analogues using full‐ or low‐fat cricket flours (CF) soy isolate (SPI). Effects water flow rate (WFR), temperature (9 10 ml/min; 120, 140,...
Insect breeding or farming for food and feed is an emerging enterprise that can address the ever-growing demand protein curb high unemployment rates in Africa beyond. However, sector to prosper, its value chain needs be regulated ensure sustainability safety consumers environment. Although a few African countries, such as Kenya, Uganda Rwanda, have promulgated standards on use of insects feed, greater efforts are needed other relevant policies governing need formulated. All over globe,...
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a nutritious grain whose traditional processing methods have received inadequate application in modern to enhance its commercialization. This study investigated how pressure and moisture content affected the puffing yield, density, expansion ratio, colour, proximate composition, selected minerals antinutritive factors of popped finger grain. Grains were equilibrated at 15,18, or 21% 120, 140, 160 psi. The results show that progressively raising...
Abstract Morama bean [ Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)] is a nutrient-dense underutilized legume that can address protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition in developing countries. An ethnographic study using snowball sampling method was conducted Kweneng, Ghanzi, Southern, Central districts of Botswana. The survey sought to gather document information about demographic characteristics, traditional use, cultural norms, harvesting, processing, preservation, health benefits morama beans. A...
Abstract Gryllus bimaculatus powder can be a sustainable source of animal protein and is suitable ingredient for enriching gluten-free products. Enriching flours with edible insect impact the viscometric behavior blends should considered during formulation. This study explored effects substituting rice, maize, finger millet proso 5%, 10%, 15% 20% G. on pasting structural properties resulting blends. The parameters differed significantly ( ) except peak time in viscosity decreased addition...
Abstract With the rapidly growing world population, climate change uncertainties and depletion of our natural resources, edible insects are seen as sustainable viable bioresources for food feed to tackle global nutritional security issues, their value, taste, environmental sustainability. In this study, we investigated effect geographical distribution on nutrient composition sensory attributes commonly consumed insects, namely Acheta domesticus , Apis mellifera Gnathocera trivittata...
The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were most consumed plant part amongst vegetables, while few fruits together their seeds. Amaranthus cruentus L. found be as leafy vegetable another variety, hybridus grain. Four species winged termites, grasshopper, black ant and dagaa fish also identified. Twelve associated nutritional health benefits perceived by locals. Traditional...