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Acceptability of Amaranth Grain-based Nutritious Complementary Foods with Dagaa Fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and Edible Termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) Compared to Corn Soy Blend Plus among Young Children/Mothers Dyads in Western Kenya
Konyole, Silvenus; Kinyuru, John; Owuor, Bethwell; Kenji, Glaston; Onyango, Christine; Estambale, Benson; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor (Journal of Food Research, 2012-05)We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ... -
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya
Kinyuru, John; Kipkoech, Carolyne; Imathiu, Samuel; Konyole, Silvenus; Roos, Nanna (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021-01-07)Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was to develop a ... -
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya
Kinyuru, John; Kipkoech, Carolyne; Imathiu, Samuel; Konyole, Silvenus; Roos, Nanna (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2021-01-07)Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was to develop a ... -
Effect of locally produced complementary foods on fat-free mass, linear growth, and iron status among Kenyan infants
Konyole, Silvenus O.; Omollo, Selina A.; Kinyuru, John N.; Skau, Jutta K.H.; Owuor, Bethwell O.; Estambale, Benson B.; Filteau, Suzanne M.; Michaelsen, Kim F.; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna; Owino, Victor O. (Maternal & Child Nutrition, 2019-05-02)The impact of quality complementary food products on infant growth and body composition has not been adequately investigated. This study evaluated the effect on fat-free mass (FFM) accrual, linear growth, and iron status ... -
Identification of Traditional Foods with Public Health Potential for Complementary Feeding in Western Kenya
Kinyuru, John; Konyole, Silvenus; Kenji, Glaston; Onyango, Christine; Owino, Victor; Owuor, Bethwell; Estambale, Benson; Friis, Henrik; Roos, Nanna (Journal of Food Research, 2012-04)The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ... -
What determines farmers’ awareness and interest in adopting cricket farming?
Halloran, Afton; Ayieko, Monica; Oloo, Jacqueline; Konyole, Silvenus Ochieng; Alemu, Mohammed Hussen; Roos, Nanna (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2020-11-04)Farming crickets for human consumption is emerging as a promising novel and sustainable animal-source food production system. Cricket farming in Kenya first began in 2013; however, adoption rates have been slower than ... -
What determines farmers’ awareness and interest in adopting cricket farming? A pilot study from Kenya
Halloran, Afton; Ayieko, Monica; Oloo, Jacqueline; Konyole, Silvenus Ochieng; Alemu, Mohammed Hussen; Roos, Nanna (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2020-11-04)Farming crickets for human consumption is emerging as a promising novel and sustainable animal-source food production system. Cricket farming in Kenya first began in 2013; however, adoption rates have been slower than ...