Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Soy Milk Processing in Kenya



We process, pack & sell Soy milk, Soya Yoghurt. 
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Soya bean milk processing in Kenya is relatively a new venture.Soy milk is a nutritious, excellent source of proteins of high biological value, isoflavones and B-vitamins. Soy milk is a good alternative for people who cannot use dairy milk due to lactose intolerance or allergic reactions to dairy milk protein.

Health Benefits of Soy Milk
Strengthens Brain function
Soy milk is Ideal drink for school going children

Soya bean milk processing in Kenya targets young and old people alike.Soy milk is full of Omega-3 fatty acid and lecithin which play an important role in brain function and maintenance.
Cholesterol free milk
Soy milk is Ideal drink for people at risk of coronary heart diseases. 
Soya bean milk processing in Kenya ensures local availability of Soy milk which is non dairy with unsaturated fatty acids and low in cholesterol. Studies have shown that regular intake of soy can significantly lowers blood triglyceride and low density lipoproteins (LDL) and raises the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL).

Prevents Prostate Cancer
Soy milk is Ideal drink for men
Soya bean milk processing in Kenya produces Soy milk which is a rich source of phytoestrogen, a unique plant hormone that can inhibit the production of excess testosterone in men. This significantly cuts the risk of prostate cancer. Studies have shown that men who eat a soy-rich diet are less likely to develop prostate cancer.

Promotes Weight Loss
Soy milk is Ideal drink for people with tendency to be overweight
Soy milk is naturally lower in sugar content than regular dairy milk. Dairy milk has about twelve grams of sugar/cup compared to 7 grams in soy milk. A cup of soy milk has only eighty calories, equivalent to skimmed milk. Furthermore, its monounsaturated fatty acid  inhibits intestinal fat absorption.
Prevent Postmenopausal Syndromes
Soy milk is Ideal drink for Pre and postmenopausal women 
Soya bean milk processing in Kenya also targets pre and postmenopausal women who often have reduced levels of estrogen hormone and have higher risks of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, depression, mood swings, insomnia and other psychological disorders.

Strengthen Blood Vessels
Soy milk is Ideal drink for people at a risk of high blood pressure
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as the powerful phyto-antioxidants in soy can effectively protect your blood vessels from lesions and hemorrhage. They bind to the blood vessel lining and defend your lining cells from free radical attacks and cholesterol deposits.

Prevent Osteoporosis
Soy milk is Ideal drink for Elderly women and men
Soya milk contains plant hormone which can help accelerate calcium absorption and prevent loss of bone mass and osteoporosis which disturb many elderly citizens.
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Your health is great wealth

 

Saturday, 1 March 2014

Modern Agriculture Technology in Kenya: Highland Arrowroot Technology can earn Ksh 293,330

Highland arrowroot technology is the name for the modern agriculture technology in Kenya which enables growing of the crop where there is no River .Use of the highland arrowroot technology is a great breakthrough, modern agriculture technology in Kenya from KARI Katumani. The method is replacing the tradition of growing the crop only in the river valleys with speed. One acre will accommodate 29,333 plants which will yield one tuber each giving a total of 29,333 tubers sold@ Ksh 10 will give Ksh 293,333 gross income/ acre in 6-8 months. Today indigenous tubers are in the class of high value crops in Kenya and enjoy good market prices as a result of increased consumptions of the tubers for breakfast and as snacks. There is great consumer awareness on healthy eating habits. This has led to rapid increase in urban market share for the root crops.

Traditionally the tuber is grown in the river valleys where there is plenty of water.Many river valleys have dried up due to global warming and climate change. Employment of modern agriculture technology in Kenya especially highland arrowroot technology is hardy as climate adaptation method. Yes, it is now possible to grow arrow roots where there is no river by creating the same conditions as in the river valleys using highland arrowroot technology a modern Agriculture technology in Kenya. The work involves planting the crop in trenches 60 cm deep, 1 metre wide and any desired length. The trench is lined with heavy gauge polythene paper and filled with soil manure mixture at a ratio of 2:1 or a rate of one wheelbarrow of manure per metre square.

Being a leading modern agriculture technology in Kenya, highland arrowroot technology involves excavating trenches spaced at 0.5 metres. Plant the suckers in a spacing of 30cm by 30cm burying the plant up to 20 cm, and water thoroughly. Mulch the area when planting unless it’s the rainy season. Water once a week to maintain wetness. Old and dry leaves should be removed regularly. Keep the plot free of weeds.  The crop will be ready for harvesting in a period of 6 to 8 months.

Saturday, 12 October 2013

Growing Maize in zai pits in Kenya: New technology for arid and semi-arid areas


Maize is the most important staple and food security crop in Kenya. Zai pit technology is a water harvesting technology, suitable for areas with unpredictable rains and subsequent crop failure.

ZAI PITS DIMENSIONS AND LAY OUT: While growing Maize in Zai pits in Kenya, dig circular or square holes 30cm (1ft) deep. A square hole measuring 75 x 75 x 30 (cm) will accommodates nine maize plants. The top soil is mixed with farm yard manure at a ratio of 4:1 and returned. Manure ratio can be reduced while growing maize in zai pits in Kenya depending on soil quality, and use of artificial fertilizers.

ECONOMICS OF THE TECHNOLOGY: One acre will accommodate 1778 plant pits each measuring 75 x 75 x cm which gives plant population of 16000. One pit will yield a minimum of 1.5 kg giving 30 bags of maize from one acre.

TECHNOLOGY EFFICIENCY: The right maize variety must be planted early enough to benefit from the rainfall available. Plant using Phosphorus fertilizers for early crop root establishment.

INCOME FROM GROWING MAIZE IN ZAI PITS IN KENYA
Yield per acre is 30 bags @ KES 2000 = Gross income of KES 60,000
Cost of 10 kg seed
@140
1,400
Cost of 1778 Zai pits distributed into 6 seasons
@30
8,890
3 x 50 kg fertilizers
@2500
7,500
593 debes of FYM (each debe serves 3 pits)
@10
5,930
8 m/days of weeding
@200
1,600
Insecticides
Assorted
2,000
8 m/days of harvesting
@200
1,600
2 m/days dusting and spraying
@200
400
30 gunny bags
@50
1,500
10 m/days threshing and
winnowing
@200
2,000
Total variable costs
32,820
60,000-32,820
Gross margin for growing maize in Zai pits in kenya
27,180

Growing Maize in Zai pits in Kenya is a worthwhile technology for achievement of Millenium Development goals and Kenya Vision 2030.