Browsing Department of Plant Science by Author "Kiharason, Jedidah Wanjiku 1"
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Marketability of value-added pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) fruit in selected Kenyan markets.
Kiharason, Jedidah Wanjiku 1; Isutsa, Dorcas Khasungu 2 (Science Publishing Group, 2019-03-19)Abstract Pumpkin (C. moschata Duch.) fruit is a highly nutritious horticultural crop with great potential for commercialization. However, in Kenya many households do not buy and utilize pumpkins regularly, leading to low ... -
Shelf-life of pumpkin-blended products, flour and fruit slices of different presentation formats
Kiharason, Jedidah Wanjiku 1; Isutsa, Dorcas Khasungu 2,3 (Science Publishing Group, 2019-04-10)Pumpkin has high potential of generating income and overcoming food insecurity. Today’s consumer looks upon the food industry to provide healthy, attractive convenience products that remain wholesome for long. However, ...