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Introducing improved cassava processing technologies in southern Tanzania

By: Contributor(s): Material type: ArticleArticleLanguage: English Description: p. 393-399Subject(s): LOC classification:
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 In: In: Bokanga, Mpoko; Essers, A.J. Alexander; Poulter, Nigel H.; Rosling, Hans; Tewe, Olumide Odeleye (eds.). International Workshop on Cassava Safety (1994, Ibadan, Nigeria). [Proceedings]Summary: Between 1988 and 1993, a number of studies on the efficiency fo cassava processing were carried out in a district of southern Tanzania. These studies were initiated in response to reports of acute intoxication due to the consumption of insufficiently processed cassava during a period of severe food shortage. Preliminary studies indicated that the normal sun-drying practice, requiring more than two weeks, was being short-cut in order to meet an immediate need for food. The practice of sun-drying was shown to be an inefficient method of reducing cyanogen levels, especially during periods of severe food shortage, and a need for improved technology was identified. Consequently, a project was initiated to devise a means of introducing and/or promoting efficienty processing methods to the region. The development of a strategy for disseminating appropriate technologies is discussed in this paper
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Between 1988 and 1993, a number of studies on the efficiency fo cassava processing were carried out in a district of southern Tanzania. These studies were initiated in response to reports of acute intoxication due to the consumption of insufficiently processed cassava during a period of severe food shortage. Preliminary studies indicated that the normal sun-drying practice, requiring more than two weeks, was being short-cut in order to meet an immediate need for food. The practice of sun-drying was shown to be an inefficient method of reducing cyanogen levels, especially during periods of severe food shortage, and a need for improved technology was identified. Consequently, a project was initiated to devise a means of introducing and/or promoting efficienty processing methods to the region. The development of a strategy for disseminating appropriate technologies is discussed in this paper eng

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