Type 2 diabetes is a global problem that can be controlled by a diet that consists of carbohydrates with substantial amounts of slowly digestible starch amongst others. Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L) R. Br.) is an ...
In Namibia seawater is employed by marine fish factories during processing. Previous studies indicated that chlorine and Ultra Violet (UV) light are ineffective in keeping seawater free from bacteria throughout the ...
Aims: To identify putative Vibrio isolates obtained from processed hake, pilchards and
horse mackerel using Thiosulphate-Citrate-Bile-Sucrose (TCBS) agar.Place and Duration of Study: Sampling during April – June 2005 in ...
Seafoods in their natural environments are associated with a variety of microorganisms. Fish shelf life reduction results from microbial metabolism, mainly by Gram negative bacteria that produce chemical compounds responsible ...
Fish is a vital source of nutrients to humans due to its proteinaceous nature, high content of
unsaturated fatty acids and low contents of carbohydrates. In their natural environments fish
are exposed to a myriad of ...
The kinetics of the thermal degradation of vitamin C of marula, mango and guava pulp at different heat treatments at temperature ranging from 80 to 150 C were investigated. For temperatures lower than125 C, the ascorbic ...
Production of fresh farm milk in Namibia is low due to the arid climate that prevails in the country, low pasture availability and a high milk demand. This scenario has forced Namibia to import dairy products to meet its ...
The aim of this study was to identify and examine the antimicrobial properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from fermented milk collected from Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Zambezi and Kavango regions. ...
In Namibia, Omashikwa traditional fermented buttermilk made with the root of Omunkunzi (Boscia albitrunca) tree by local farmers is one of the most important rural food products. It provides nutrition, jobs and generates ...