School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering (SFTNB): Recent submissions
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Fruit and vegetable intake among Boda-boda riders: a case of Hoima city, western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-16)Fruit and vegetable consumption is vital for maintaining a healthy diet and preventing chronic diseases. Boda-boda riders play a significant role in transportation and are often exposed to health risks due to their ... -
Acceptability and microbiological safety of mint-flavored dairy products.
(Makerere University, 2023-04-12)Milk contains a number of essential nutrients that contribute toward a health. A number of milk products exist but most are flavored using the usual food flavorants such as strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. Mint has ... -
Evaluation of the performance of different soil amendments on Solanum Aethiopicum under deficit irrigation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Due to physical shortages or inadequate access, water scarcity is a major global challenge that severely affects agricultural productivity and sustainability. Deficit irrigation is a promising approach for dealing with ... -
Evaluation of the potential of partial replacement of wheat by orange fleshed sweet potato puree in making chapattis.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-26)The increasing prices of wheat flour in Uganda have necessitated the need for its substitution with local alternatives in confectioneries. These local alternatives used include cassava flour, pumpkin flour among others. ... -
Utilization of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato in cake making.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-10)Increasing prices of wheat have sparked a need for cheap and nutritious food sources like Orange Fleshed Sweet potatoes (OFSP) in production of baked goods such as cakes. This study evaluated the effect of substituting ... -
Economic assessment of treatment technologies for fruit and vegetable waste.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Approximately 60% of MSW generated in Kampala markets is organic. The most common method used to manage this waste is by having it collected and taken to the landfill. But according to the waste management hierarchy, ... -
Production of potato milk
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Potato milk is a creamy, milk-like beverage made from potatoes, similarly to the almond, oat, soy or coconut milks that have since filled up the dairy aisle. Two potato varieties namely Victoria grown from Kisoro and Wanale ... -
Testing the Refractance window dryer with different sources of Biomass energy using sweet potatoes.
(Makarere University, 2023-11-30)The hybrid RWD was designed and fabricated by Makerere University under the Bio innovate Africa program. The dryer can be powered by either electricity or biomass, it has a mylar tray onto which the food is placed. ... -
Lifecycle Assessment of the fruit and vegetable waste treatment technologies in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-03)The generation of Fruit and Vegetable waste is a growing concern in Uganda, with increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions. Because of its high biodegradability, FVW causes environmental issues, as well ... -
Production of high-protein extruded cassava snacks containing navy beans.
(Makerere University, 2023-05)Snack food consumption is on the rise due to people's hectic schedules and lack of time for meal preparation. However, most snacks are high in calories but low in other vital nutrients like proteins, minerals, fiber, and ... -
Design and simulation of a biomass powered dryer for silver fish (Rastrineobola argentea).
(Makerere University, 2023)The silverfish (Rastrineobola argentea) is got from the drainage basin of Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga in Uganda. It is one of the most protein-rich foods available in the country and the rest of the world. It is extremely ... -
Effect of germination on the nutritional and functional properties of amaranth grains flour.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-27)Germination of grain amaranth has the potential to improve its nutritional availability and functional properties. This study examined the effects of germination on amaranth grains to mitigate the presence of antinutrients. ... -
Design, fabrication, and performance testing of a filtration system for water abstraction.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-08)This project report provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of design, fabrication and performance testing of a filtration system for water abstraction. The objective of this project was to design, fabricate and ... -
Performance Assessment of Katikkolo Municipal Solid Waste Composting Plant in Mukono Municipality.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)The increasing population and urbanization in Uganda and other areas of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have resulted in a high volume of municipal solid waste (MSW) being generated. However, most of the waste generated is organic ... -
Conditioning coco-peat as a greenhouse vegetable growth medium
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Soilless culture is a technique for crop production using no soil. It offers earlier growth and higher yield. Coco-peat, known for its soilless properties, stands out as an excellent growing medium due to its favorable ... -
Fruit and vegetable consumption among construction workers, a case study of Wandegeya, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2023)The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of construction workers towards the consumption of fruits and vegetables. This was a cross sectional study carried out in Wandegeya, Kampala. This study ... -
Awareness about appropriate breastfeeding practices among mothers in low income communities in Kampala district: a case of Katanga community.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Background: Many children are not breastfed in the recommended way, and complementary feeding is not done appropriately among some mothers. This is associated with various health risks. Thus, WHO and UNICEF formulated the ... -
The Contribution of adolescent motherhood to malnutrition in children aged 6 to 23 months in Kampala district, a case of Kisenyi.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-12)Malnutrition in early childhood continues to have diverse serious consequences especially to the child’s life, survival and long-term well-being. This study investigated the contribution of adolescent motherhood to ... -
Production and Characterization of Faecal Sludge based Biochar.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Faecal sludge is a raw or partially digested slurry that results from the collection, storage or treatment of combination of excreta and blackwater, with or without greywater. The disposal of this material is already causing ... -
Assessment of the impact of municipal solid waste disposal on ground water quality: a case of Kiteezi landfill site.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-01)Most of the rubbish generated in Kampala city is collected and dumped in Kiteezi landfill. The landfill has therefore been a viable solution to the waste problem in Kampala. It however poses a significant threat to the ...