The potential of sweetpotato as a functional food in sub-Saharan Africa and its implications for health: a review
FC Amagloh, B Yada, GA Tumuhimbise, FK Amagloh… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increasing urbanization in developing countries has resulted in busier lifestyles,
accompanied by consumption of fast foods. The consequence is an increased prevalence in …
accompanied by consumption of fast foods. The consequence is an increased prevalence in …
Bioavailability of iron, zinc, and provitamin A carotenoids in biofortified staple crops
MR La Frano, FF de Moura, E Boy, B Lönnerdal… - Nutrition …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
International research efforts, including those funded by HarvestPlus, a Challenge Program
of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), are focusing on …
of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), are focusing on …
Biofortification of sweet potato for food and nutrition security in South Africa
South Africa has a diverse population, with some pockets of society being in a first world
setup and other pockets in a third world impoverished setup. Food provision in impoverished …
setup and other pockets in a third world impoverished setup. Food provision in impoverished …
Effect of orange-fleshed sweet potato purée and wheat flour blends on β-carotene, selected physicochemical and microbiological properties of bread
Partial substitution of wheat flour with orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) purée in bread
can increase vitamin A intake among consumers. The study investigated the influence of …
can increase vitamin A intake among consumers. The study investigated the influence of …
Phytochemicals in leaves and roots of selected Kenyan orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) varieties
G Ooko Abong', T Muzhingi… - … Journal of Food …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This study reports the inherent phytochemical contents in leaves and roots of nine sweet
potato varieties from Kenya. Results indicated that vitamin C content varied significantly (P< …
potato varieties from Kenya. Results indicated that vitamin C content varied significantly (P< …
Relationship among the carotenoid content, dry matter content and sensory attributes of sweet potato
The sensory characteristics of biofortified sweet potato in Africa were explored over a wide
range of carotenoid (0.4–72.5 μg/g fresh weight) and dry matter contents (26.8–39.4%). The …
range of carotenoid (0.4–72.5 μg/g fresh weight) and dry matter contents (26.8–39.4%). The …
Nutritional evaluation of complementary porridge formulated from orange‐fleshed sweet potato, amaranth grain, pumpkin seed, and soybean flours
Supplementing breastmilk with poor energy and nutrient‐dense complementary foodstuffs
for young children and infants has resulted in malnutrition, poor growth, and retardation of …
for young children and infants has resulted in malnutrition, poor growth, and retardation of …
Incorporating orange-fleshed sweet potato into the food system as a strategy for improved nutrition: The context of South Africa
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is considered the single most successful example of
biofortification of a staple crop, and presents a feasible option to address vitamin A …
biofortification of a staple crop, and presents a feasible option to address vitamin A …
Yield stability analysis of orange-Fleshed sweet potato in Indonesia using AMMI and GGE biplot
Abstract Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) is an important crop in Indonesia. Yield
potential and genotypic adaptability are important factors in varietal development. The …
potential and genotypic adaptability are important factors in varietal development. The …
Crops that feed the world 5. Sweetpotato. Sweetpotatoes for income and food security
Abstract Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) is a tuber crop of immense potential as it
produces more edible energy on marginal land than any other major food crop. As well as …
produces more edible energy on marginal land than any other major food crop. As well as …