OFSP

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OFSPOther Food Security Programs
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Attribute #2: OFSP is nutritionally superior to white-fleshed varieties
Farmers' perceptions of orange-fleshed sweetpotato: do common beliefs about sweetpotato production and consumption really matter?
The results of the analysis of consumers WTP for OFSP sweet potato-based biofortified biscuit are presented in Table 2 along with WTP for the dominant competing brand.
Consumer perceptions and demand for biofortified sweet potato-based biscuit: the case of Akarabo golden power biscuit in Rwanda
Implemented in drought-prone areas of Zambezia Province, where most households produce sweet potato but where nutrition is poor and Vitamin A intake is low, the programme promoted OFSP, complemented by BCC messages and marketing.
Smallholder agriculture's contribution to better nutrition
Initial studies found positive responses in terms of people's consumption, and are currently being followed with programmes such as a USAID/HortCRSP project looking at how to incorporate sweet potatoes into more diverse food preparations--to improve economic welfare for farmers, processors, and others in the supply chain, as well as so boost OFSP consumption (HortCRSP 2010, 2012).
Smallholder agriculture's contribution to better nutrition
The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of storing OFSP roots under different conditions on their carotenoid content, microstructure and in vitro bioaccessibility.
Changes in microstructure, beta carotene content and in vitro bioaccessibility of orange-fleshed sweet potato roots stored under different conditions
Those low in zinc bioavailability (0-46%) were, fried African black nightshades, samosa, stewed green grams, OFSP and tea.
Potential role of street foods as micronutrients source among low income groups in Nairobi, Kenya
[17] The nutritional composition of the OFSP and the WFSP is shown in Table 1.
Acceptance of an orange-fleshed sweet potato complementary food by infant caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal Province--a preliminary study
Most studies are currently focusing on nutritional and socioeconomic benefits of OFSP but little effort has been directed towards enhancing food safety along the OFSP puree value chain that has gained prominence in Kenya.
Good Manufacturing Practices and Microbial Contamination Sources in Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree Processing Plant in Kenya
However, the Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP) and other partners have made tremendous strides at introducing OFSP and other high yielding cultivars particularly with resistance to the sweet potato virus disease.
Sweet Potato Value Chain Analysis Reveals Opportunities for Increased Income and Food Security in Northern Ghana
Also, that mentioned study found that orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) could make a major contribution to tackling vitamin A deficiency in affected countries where sweet potato is commonly consumed.
Carotenoid stability and quantity of different sweet potato flesh colour over postharvest storage time
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