Food Safety and Quality Research Papers/Topics

HOUSEHOLD INCOME INEQUALITY AND FOOD INSECURITY IN GHANA

Despite the rise in Ghana’s GDP per capita, food insecurity is still a challenge. Data from the World Income Inequality Database show that the consistent rise in Ghana’s GDP per capita income is accompanied by a rising income inequality trend. The rising income inequality is attributed to rising incomes of only the wealthy classes, leaving more people in economic crises. While several determinants of household food insecurity have been examined, the role of household income inequality is ...

BUTTER PRESERVATIVE POTENTIALS OF SELECTED SPICES AND HERBS FROM OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, WEST ARSI ZONE, SHASHEMANIE WOREDA, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia, it has been reported that there are no official quality control standards and cooling and other preservative facilities for most dairy products. Under such circumstances, fresh raw butter which has pleasant taste and odor will lose its quality because of microbial contamination. Hence, this study was conducted with the objective of investigating the butter preservation potential of selected spices/herbs commonly used in traditionally processed butter around Shashemenie...

MICROBIAL QUALITY AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS IN SULULTA TOWN, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Milk is lacteal secretion produced by mammalians to feed their young. It also serves as an excellent medium for growth of many kinds of microorganisms. This study was conducted to investigate the microbiological quality of dairy products collected from farmer households and vendors and assess risk factors associated with milk contamination and hygienic hadling practices in Sululta town. A total of 72 dairyproduct samples were colleted from farmer households and vendorsby sterile bo...

MICROBIAL QUALITY AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS IN ASELLA TOWN OF OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Information on the actual hygienic practices and microbial quality of milk and dairy products is very important to promote food safety, to assure quality assurance system of milk at different levels, and to reduce contamination of milk and dairy products. However, the information on hygienic handling practice and microbial quality of fresh milk and dairy products in Asella town is generally limited. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021-March 2022 to a...

ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS IN EDIBLE MUSCLE OF NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) AND CRUCIAN CARP (Carassius carassius) FROM LAKE ZIWAY

Abstract: Heavy metal is a general collection term applying to the group of metals and metalloids with an atomic density greater than 6g/cm3 and are mainly associated with pollution problems.The purpose of this study was to conduct analysis of heavy metal accumulation in the edible muscles of Nile Tilapia and Ccurican carp fish species which are among the most common types of fish consumed by the local people and found widespread in the lake.The water and fish samples were purposively collec...

CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY: THE CASE OF MIRAB BADAWACHO WOREDA, HADIYA ZONE SNNPR, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Ethiopia is one of the most vulnerable countries of the world to the impacts of climate change and variability. However, this study took Mirab Badawacho woreda as a case and analyzed changes in local climate; status of household food security; and household level determinants of food security. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies have been employed. Socio-economic data were collected from three rural Kebeles of Mirab Badawacho Woreda. A total of 281 sample households were sel...

EFFECTS OF DAIRY PROCESSING AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON MICROBIAL QUALITY OFMILK AND YOGHURT IN HARAMAYA WOREDA,OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Milk is an intricate or a complex biological fluid and by its nature, a good grawthmedium for many microorganisms.Becouse of its physico-chemical properties, its needs strict hygienic condition to avoid contamination of milk with microorganisms.Therefore, the microbial content of milk is a major feature in determining its quality.Microbial contamination can generally occure from three sources such as, with in the udder, exterior of the udder and surface of milk handling and storage...

FOOD SECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS: THE CASE OF ODA BULTUM DISTRICT, WEST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Food security issue is one of the critical concern and top priority area for developing countries. Having clear picture on food security status and its determinants helps policy makers to devise appropriate policies that enhance food security. Hence, this study aims to determine the food security status of the households, its determinants, and identify coping strategies used during food shortage in Oda Bultum district of West Hararghe zone, Oromia National Regional State. By using ...

IMPACTS OF RURAL CREDIT ON HOUSEHOLD’S FOOD SECURITY AND INCOME: THE CASE OF KURFA CHELE WOREDA, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia microfinance institutions are becoming increasingly essential instruments in reducing poverty. Improving the delivery of financial services to the poor helps the poor to increase their disposable income, asset ownership, and cushion consumption during food deficit periods. Accordingly, Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company has been providing formal financial services for rural households in Oromia region for the last two decades. Large number of studies examined the im...

IMPACT OF SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION ON FARM HOUSEHOLDS’ FOOD SECURITY: THE CASE OF GIRANA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN KOBO DISTRICT, NORTH WOLLO ZONE OF AMHARA REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: In Ethiopia, small scale irrigation is thought to be one of the most useful irrigation systems which has a profound impact on food security through increasing income and production. Therefore, the study focused on the impact of small scale irrigation on farm household food security with specific reference to Kobo District of Amhara Regional State. The specific objectives of the study were to identify factors affecting households’ participation in small scale irrigation and its im...

Effect of Solar Disinfestation and Purdue improved Crop storage Bagging the control of Prostephanus Truncatus Horn in Maize

Abstract: This work demonstrates how an integrated approach can be used for controlling Larger Grain Borer (Prostephanus truncatus) in maize (Zea mays L.) using solar disinfestation followed by hermetic storage in Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags. PICS bags work by sealing grains in an airtight environment for long-term pest-free storage. In order to provide safe food with no inputs of chemical pesticides, the combination of solar disinfestation and the PICS bagging is likely to be a...