Biofortified cassava with pro-vitamin A is sensory and culturally acceptable for consumption by primary school children in Kenya.
<h4>Background</h4>Biofortification of cassava with pro-vitamin A can potentially reduce vitamin A deficiency in low-income countries. However, little is known about consumer acceptance of this deep yellow variety of cassava compared to the commonly available white varieties. We aimed to...
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Main Authors: | Elise F Talsma, Alida Melse-Boonstra, Brenda P H de Kok, Gloria N K Mbera, Alice M Mwangi, Inge D Brouwer |
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Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/5e1ea9020f4a49dd9df439106654c995 |
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