Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Mugendi, Beatrice J."
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Assessment of the Capacity of TVET and University Hospitality Schools in offering Food Safety and Hygiene Training in Kenya
Wandolo, Monica A.; Ndiritu, Douglas.; Khayiya, Rosemarie.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) ||Volume||06||Issue||06||Pages||EM-2018-467-480||2018||, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the capacity of TIVET and University hospital schools in offering food safety and hygiene training in Kenya. The major areas of focus were the general availability of basic equipment, ... -
Barriers to the Implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene Principles (HACCP) in TVET and University Hospitality Schools in Kenya
Wandolo, Monica A.; Ndiritu, Douglas.; Khayiya, Rosemarie.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) ||Volume||06||Issue||07||Pages||EM-2018-544-556||2018||, 2018)The purpose of this study was to assess the barriers to food safety and hygiene principles (HACCP) in TIVET and University hospital schools in Kenya. A total of 671 respondents participated in the study (Comprising 249 ... -
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in HIVInfected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya
Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (International Journal of Health Sciences and Research Vol.11; Issue: 5; May 2021, 2021)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is currently second, after cancer, as the most frequent cause of death among HIV-positive subjects in areas of the world where Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) is widely available. ... -
Coffee phytochemicals and post-harvest handling—A complex and delicate balance
Munyendo, Leah M.; Njoroge, Daniel M.; Owaga, Eddy E.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 102 (2021) 103995, 2021)The balance between coffee phytochemicals and post-harvest handling is complex and delicate since these compounds are affected either negatively or positively. Studies have shown positive health effects arising from regular ... -
DETERMINATION OF FATTY ACID AND TOCOPHEROL CONTENTS OF THE OILS OF VARIOUS PUMPKIN CULTIVARS (CUCURBITA SPP.) SEEDS
Karanja, J. K.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Khamis, F. M.; Muchugi, A. N. (2014)The pumpkin is a rich source of nutrients and has medicinal properties. However, owing to the perception that it is a traditional food and majority of the Kenyan populace being unaware of its high nutritional value it still ... -
Dietary practices of pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending clinic at lodwar county and referral hospital, Turkana County, Kenya
Nthiga, I.; Mbithe, D.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Wambui. T. (2017-01)Dietary practices and tuberculosis exacerbate each other such that when dietary intake is poor, the prognosis of TB is poor. TB, on the other hand, depresses the dietary intake by lowering the appetite and thereby influencing ... -
Effect of Different Fermentation Methods on Physicochemical Composition and Sensory Quality of Coffee (Coffea arabica)
Kinyua, A. W.; Kipkorir, R.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kathurima, C. (IOSR Journals, 2017-06)Fermentation of coffee beans is primarily done to remove mucilage and can be done using two methods; dry and wet fermentation methods. This research aimed at determining the effect of different fermentation methods on ... -
Effect of level of coffee production on the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya
Maina, Irungu.; Kiarie, David.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Owaga, Eddy. (European Journal of Business and Strategic Management Vol.3, Issue 2 No.1, pp 1 - 14, 2018, 2018)Purpose: To evaluate the effect of level of coffee production on the performance of coffee cooperative societies in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study will ... -
Effect of Peanut Consumption on Nutritional Status Indices of HIV Infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya
Kamuhu, Regina.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (World Journal of Nutrition and Health, 2020, Vol. 8, No. 1, 22-27, 2020)Introduction and objectives; Peanuts are a rich source of magnesium, folate, fibre, α-tocopherol, copper, arginine and resveratrol. These compounds have been shown to reduce the CVD risk in various ways. The purpose of ... -
Effectiveness of Food Safety Training on Food Safety Knowledge and Practices of Hospital Food Handlers in Selected Hospitals in Kenya
Nyamari, J.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Keraka, M.; Agwata, D. (Elite Research Journals, 2014-06)Epidemiological research has indicated that foodborne nosocomial diseases continue to be critical in the hospital environments. Additionally, research on foodborne disease risk factors has indicated that most outbreaks are ... -
Effects of a Healthy Diet plus Peanut Consumption on the Fasting Lipid Profile of HIV-infected Adults in Nyeri County, Kenya: A Randomized Crossover Study
Kamuhu, Regina W.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Kimiywe, Judith.; Njagi, Eliud. (J Nutr Fast Health. 2021; 9(3): 212-220., 2021)Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a key modifiable cardiovascular risk factor and a major clinical feature in the patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the current era of highly active antiretroviral ... -
Effects of Coffee Processing Technologies on Aroma Profiles and Sensory Quality of Ruiru 11 and SL 28 Kenyan Coffee Varieties
Kipkorir, R.; Muhoho, S.; Muliro, P.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Frohme, M.; Broedel, O. (2015-04)The study aimed at comparing the effects of three coffee processing methods on aroma profiles and sensory quality of Ruiru 11 and SL 28 coffee varieties. The processing methods varied onstages of processing and method of ... -
Effects of processing methods on fatty acid profiles and biochemical compounds of Arabica coffee cultivars
Koskei, Richard K.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Muliro, Patrick. (African Journal of Food Science Vol. 14(4) pp. 92-97, May 2020, 2020)Coffee cherries were processed traditionally by the wet method that uses large quantities of water and eco-friendly methods that utilizes less water and operate mechanically to remove mucilage. The study is aimed at ... -
EFFECTS OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE PROTEIN QUALITY OF MUCUNA BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.)
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Kuria, E.N.; Mwasaru, M. (2010-04)Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) is grown in many parts of Kenya as a green manure/cover crop. The bean contains a high content of crude protein. However, it remains a minor food crop due to the presence of anti-nutritional ... -
Effects of processing technique on the nutritional composition and anti-nutrient content of mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.)
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Kuria, E.N.; Mwasaru, M.A.; Mureithi, J. G.; Apostolides, Z. (Academic Journals, 2010-04)Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens) is an indigenous legume promoted in Kenya as a green manure cover crop. It contains high protein but it is under - utilized due to the presence of 3, ... -
Factors Affecting Kenya Alpine Dairy Goat Milk Production in Nyeri Region
Mburu M.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Makokha, A.; Muhoho, S. (2014-11-06)In Kenya use of exotic dairy goats in breeding programmes for smallholder production systems has become popular, but information on the milk production is scarce. A study was carried out to assess the milk yield of dairy ... -
Flavor Stability of High-Oleic Peanuts Stored at Low Humidity
Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Gorbet, D. W.; Sims, C.A.; O’Keefe, Sean F. (2001-08)Shelf-life studies were conducted on roasted high-oleic peanuts (HOP; F1250, BC93Q10) and a reference peanut with normal oleic acid content (NOP, Florunner). HOP contained at least 80% oleic acid and 3% linoleic acid, ... -
LC-MS/MS als Methode zur Detektion und Quantifizierung der Inhaltsstoffe in Kaffee
Gering, V.; Kober, L.; Brodel, O.; Koskei, R.; Mugendi, Beatrice J.; Frohme, M. (2017-01)Coffee is the most popular soft drink in the world. Two botanical species of coffee are important for the world market and differ not only in their area of cultivation but also their components. Coffee contains more than ... -
LCMS Analysis of Biochemical Composition in Different Kenyan Coffee Classifications
Kinuthia, Chuaga; Frohme, Marcus; Broedel, Oliver; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (Food Science and Quality Management, 2017)Kenyan coffee is classified by defects after grading by the ‘Devonshire method.’ The method involves classification of the coffee beans into different classes based on the raw and roasted coffees and cup quality, with class ... -
LIPIDEMIA STATUS AMONG HIV POSITIVE ADULT MALE ON HAART ATTENDING THE HIV CLINIC AT KERICHO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KERICHO
Bor, B.K.; Mbithe, D.; Mugendi, Beatrice J. (2015-12)Background: It is unfortunate that while Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) has become the standard of care among HIV positive patients, the medications have been associated with metabolic abnormalities ...