The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet
C Bvenura, D Sivakumar - Food Research International, 2017 - Elsevier
Without a doubt, fruits and vegetables are important components of a balanced and healthy
diet. However, their consumption is very low in the world, with the lowest figures being …
diet. However, their consumption is very low in the world, with the lowest figures being …
A review of the contribution of cowpea leaves to food and nutrition security in East Africa
Cowpea leaf is among the African indigenous vegetables that have been recommended for
possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). The …
possible alleviation of food and nutrition insecurity in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). The …
Effect of lactic acid fermentation on color, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in African nightshade
This study aimed to investigate the influences of fermentation at 37° C for 3 days by different
lactic acid bacterium strains, Lactobacillus plantarum (17a), Weissella cibaria (21) …
lactic acid bacterium strains, Lactobacillus plantarum (17a), Weissella cibaria (21) …
Kale: Review on nutritional composition, bio-active compounds, anti-nutritional factors, health beneficial properties and value-added products
N Satheesh, S Workneh Fanta - Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
There has been an increasing trend in recent times for taking more of green leafy vegetables
(GLV) portion in the human diet. Among various GLVs available for human consumption …
(GLV) portion in the human diet. Among various GLVs available for human consumption …
African nightshades (Solanum nigrum complex): The potential contribution to human nutrition and livelihoods in sub‐Saharan Africa
Achieving zero hunger in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) without minimizing postharvest losses
of agricultural products is impossible. Therefore, a holistic approach is vital to end hunger …
of agricultural products is impossible. Therefore, a holistic approach is vital to end hunger …
Patagonian berries as native food and medicine
G Schmeda-Hirschmann, F Jiménez-Aspee… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Patagonia is the southernmost part of the South American
continent including Chile and Argentina. Berries and wild fruits have been gathered by the …
continent including Chile and Argentina. Berries and wild fruits have been gathered by the …
From lesser‐known to super vegetables: the growing profile of African traditional leafy vegetables in promoting food security and wellness
OC Aworh - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
There are hundreds of traditional leafy vegetables and wild food plants of horticultural and
nutritional significance in Africa. These lesser‐known crops and wild food plants that are …
nutritional significance in Africa. These lesser‐known crops and wild food plants that are …
Fermentation as a tool for increasing food security and nutritional quality of indigenous African leafy vegetables: the case of Cucurbita sp.
Sub-Saharan region is often characterized by food and nutrition insecurity especially
“hidden hunger” which results from inadequate micronutrients in diets. African indigenous …
“hidden hunger” which results from inadequate micronutrients in diets. African indigenous …
Fermentation of African nightshade leaves with lactic acid bacterial starter cultures
DA Stoll, EN Wafula, JM Mathara, B Trierweiler… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The interest in the consumption of African indigenous leafy vegetables increased in African
countries, eg Kenya, within the last years. One example of African indigenous leafy …
countries, eg Kenya, within the last years. One example of African indigenous leafy …
Cold supply chain of leafy green vegetables: A social network analysis approach
MS Shaharudin, Y Fernando - Journal of Science and Technology …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Cold supply chain technology is critical for extending the shelf life of perishable
leafy green vegetables. This study aims to investigate the concept of managing leafy green …
leafy green vegetables. This study aims to investigate the concept of managing leafy green …