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The potential of computational fluid dynamics simulation to investigate the relation between quality parameters and outlet temperature during spray drying of camel milk by Habtegebriel, Haileeyesus, Edward, Dintwa, Motsamai, Oboetswe, Wawire, Michael, Seifu, Eyassu, Daniel, Sila

“…The lack of appropriate quality indicators for Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) prediction of spray drying of camel milk impeded the simulation of the…”
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Detailed analysis of seed coat and cotyledon reveals molecular understanding of the hard-to-cook defect of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Yi, Jianyong, Njoroge, Daniel M., Sila, Daniel N., Kinyanjui, Peter K., Christiaens, Stefanie, Bi, Jinfeng, Hendrickx, Marc E.

“…•Pectic polysaccharides play a significant role in development of the HTC defect.•Sugar composition in seed coats dramatically differed from that in…”
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Effect of drying methods on the retention of bioactive compounds in African eggplant by Mbondo, Naomi N., Owino, Willis O., Ambuko, Jane, Sila, Daniel N.

“…African eggplants (Solanum aethiopicum L.) are a rich source of bioactive compounds and functional constituents that are beneficial to human health. However,…”
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Regulatory influences of methyl jasmonate and calcium chloride on chilling injury of banana fruit during cold storage and ripening by Elbagoury, Mostafa M., Turoop, Losenge, Runo, Steven, Sila, Daniel N.

“…Fruit quality is preserved through cold storage, but climacteric fruits are prone to chilling injury (CI) which limits their shelf life and marketability. Two…”
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Mechanistic insight into common bean pectic polysaccharide changes during storage, soaking and thermal treatment in relation to the hard-to-cook defect by Njoroge, Daniel M., Kinyanjui, Peter K., Chigwedere, Claire M., Christiaens, Stefanie, Makokha, Anselimo O., Sila, Daniel N., Hendrickx, Marc E.

“…Different mechanisms responsible for the development of the hard-to-cook defect in common beans during storage, their soaking behavior and softening during…”
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Storability of Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties Grown in Kenya, Under Different Storage Conditions by Gikundi, Evelyne N., Buzera, Ariel K., Orina, Irene N., Sila, Daniel N.

“…Long-term use of fresh potatoes is constrained due to post-harvest losses and limited or poor storage systems. Loss of potato quality during storage is mostly…”
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Extraction and characterization of pectic polysaccharides from easy- and hard-to-cook common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) by Njoroge, Daniel M., Kinyanjui, Peter K., Makokha, Anselimo O., Christiaens, Stefanie, Shpigelman, Avi, Sila, Daniel N., Hendrickx, Marc E.

“…The occurrence of the hard-to-cook (HTC) defect in legumes is characterized by the inability of cotyledons to soften during the cooking process. This…”
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Impact of the Temperature Reconditioning of Cold-Stored Potatoes on the Color of Potato Chips and French Fries by Gikundi, Evelyne Nkirote, Buzera, Ariel, Orina, Irene, Sila, Daniel

“…The effect of temperature reconditioning on cold-stored potato tubers was investigated for three popularly consumed potato varieties (Shangi, Unica, and Dutch…”
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Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Physical and Microstructural Properties of Potato Flour by Buzera, Ariel, Gikundi, Evelyne, Orina, Irene, Sila, Daniel

“…This study evaluated the effects of pretreatments (blanching (60 and 95 °C) and boiling) and drying methods (freeze-drying and oven drying) on the quality…”
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Postharvest treatments of banana (Musa acuminata cv. ‘Grand Nain’, AAA) during cold and ripening temperatures with chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles to alleviate chilling injury and maintain antioxidant activity by Elbagoury, Mostafa M., Turoop, Losenge, Runo, Steven, Sila, Daniel N., Madivoli, Edwin S.

“…Banana ( Musa acuminata cv. ‘Grand Nain’) is prone to chilling injury (CI) during cold storage, which limits extended storage and shelf life. In this study, we…”
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A piezoresistive dual-tip stiffness tactile sensor for mango ripeness assessment by Christopher, Chiebuka T., Fath Elbab, Ahmed M. R., Osueke, Christian O., Ikua, Bernard W., Sila, Daniel N., Fouly, Ahmed

“…Fruit ripeness detection (FRD) has been a very important research area. FRD has focused more on colour segmentation, image processing, odor of fruits and its…”
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Oligosaccharide and antinutrient content of whole red haricot bean fermented in salt–sugar and salt‐only solutions by Kitum, Vivian C., Kinyanjui, Peter K., Mathara, Julius M., Sila, Daniel N.

“…Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are nutritious and confer numerous health benefits. However, they are also high raffinose family oligosaccharides (RFOs)…”
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Effect of high pressure/high temperature processing on cell wall pectic substances in relation to firmness of carrot tissue by De Roeck, Ans, Sila, Daniel N., Duvetter, Thomas, Van Loey, Ann, Hendrickx, Marc

“…Thermal processing for food preservation results in undesired softening of fruits and vegetables. To explore the potential of high pressure sterilization in…”
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Effect of high-pressure/high-temperature processing on chemical pectin conversions in relation to fruit and vegetable texture by De Roeck, Ans, Duvetter, Thomas, Fraeye, Ilse, Plancken, Iesel Van der, Sila, Daniel Ndaka, Loey, Ann Van, Hendrickx, Marc

“…Heat sterilization of plant derived food products entails considerable organoleptic and nutritional quality losses. For instance, texture loss of fruits and…”
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Sustainability assessment of selected biowastes as feedstocks for biofuel and biomaterial production by emergy evaluation in five African countries by Saladini, Fabrizio, Vuai, Said A., Langat, Benard K., Gustavsson, Mathias, Bayitse, Richard, Gidamis, Andrew B., Belmakki, Mohammed, Owis, Amal S., Rashamuse, Konanani, Sila, Daniel N., Bastianoni, Simone

“…Africa is a continent with enormous natural resources in the form of biomass and innovative ways are needed to exploit those ones available from agricultural…”
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Effect of Lb. plantarum BFE 5092 Fermentation on Antinutrient and Oligosaccharide Composition of Whole Red Haricot Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) by Sila, Daniel N., Mathara, Julius M., Kinyanjui, Peter K., Kitum, Vivian C.

“…Common beans are a leguminous plant of the genus Phaseolus. They are rich in protein, energy, and minerals. They confer a wide range of health benefits when…”
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Pectin Fraction Interconversions:  Insight into Understanding Texture Evolution of Thermally Processed Carrots by Sila, Daniel N, Doungla, Eugenie, Smout, Chantal, Van Loey, Ann, Hendrickx, Marc

“…In situ changes in pectin fractions for thermally processed carrots were related to textural changes. The texture of pretreated and subsequently thermally…”
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Quantitative and quality losses caused by rodents in on-farm stored maize: a case study in the low land tropical zone of Kenya by Edoh Ognakossan, Kukom, Mutungi, Christopher M., Otieno, Tobias O., Affognon, Hippolyte D., Sila, Daniel N., Owino, Willis O.

“…Rodents are one of the major storage pests in on-farm maize storage in the tropics. However, information on actual magnitude of weight and quality losses…”
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Food Fortification: The Level of Awareness among Kenyan Consumers by Mwai, John, Makokha, A., Kahenya, Peter, Okoth, Judith K., Kyallo, Florence, Linda, Amaya Aura, Sila, Daniel

“…More than half of the morbidity and mortality cases among children in Kenya are as a result of micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs). Food fortification is…”
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On-farm maize storage systems and rodent postharvest losses in six maize growing agro-ecological zones of Kenya by Edoh Ognakossan, Kukom, Affognon, Hippolyte D., Mutungi, Christopher M., Sila, Daniel N., Midingoyi, Soul-Kifouly G., Owino, Willis O.

“…Rodents are one of the major postharvest pests that affect food security by impacting on both food availability and safety. However, knowledge of the impact of…”
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