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Canning & Preserving

Paul Vincent Mroso

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A Critical Overview of Food Shortages in Africa

The article looks at problems that exist in eradicating food shortage.Focus should be on those suffering from food shortages

The Caribbean delight: Soup on Saturday

This article puts the spotlight on the popular dish of the Caribbean that has not been widely publicized.

Quantifying Food Insecurity Part II

An attempt is made to measure food insecurity in a quantitative manner by evaluating the food we eat.

Quantifying Food Insecurity Part I

The statistics often given on food security matters in world forums tend to make people notice, but little targetted action can be taken. This paper aims to give an idea that may help to quantify levels of food insecurity in order to compare and target those most in need.

Spotlight on Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes in food security, African foods, Food security, Food Preservation for food security

Alcoholic Beverage From Bananas

The article is written to stimulate research in order to improve the product towards commercial exploitation

Spotlight on Breadfruit:

This is to draw attention to a fruit that is highly valuable and yet almost unknown in the tropical Central African Region

Mushrooms: An alternative food source.

Alternative food sources help to provide food with the added advantage of of easing the pressure in food production from traditional farming practices and the possibility of utilising unwanted matter such as waste.

Non-food Agricultural products: Part III: Applications

The article tries to show the possibilities in waste ulilization

Non-food Agricultural Products, Part II: Exploitation of apparent waste

The article discusses possible benefits of non-food waste exploitation, notably in the poorer communities

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