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022			_a0306-9192
024	8		_ahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2007.09.003
040			_aMX-TxCIM
041			_aeng
090			_aCIS-5320
100	1		_aMuzhingi, T. _93532
245	1	0	_aConsumer acceptability of yellow maize products in Zimbabwe
260			_aUnited Kingdom : _bElsevier, _c2008.
340			_aComputer File|Printed
500			_aPeer review
500			_aPeer-review: Yes - Open Access: Yes|http://science.thomsonreuters.com/cgi-bin/jrnlst/jlresults.cgi?PC=MASTER&ISSN=0306-9192
520			_aThis study analyzes consumers’ awareness of and attitudes towards yellow maize products in Zimbabwe and suggests intervention strategies that will ensure increased production and consumption of the crop, which is rich in provitamin A to help prevent the incidence of vitamin A deficiency prevalent among vulnerable groups. Data from 360 randomly selected rural and urban households show that yellow maize is known to all but few are aware of its nutritional qualities or consume it. The main source of supply is imported food aid. Rich in oils, carotenoids and fructose, yellow maize easily undergoes chemical changes to produce unacceptable organoleptic properties (or bad taste) if poorly handled during importation. These two factors are responsible for it being perceived inferior to white maize by consumers. Quality assurance during importation can improve consumer confidence but a long-term strategy will be to vigorously promote domestic production of yellow maize varieties rich in high levels of β-carotene that meet the preferences of consumers. Drawing from a probit model regression analysis, nutritional education can potentially promote yellow maize consumption, especially if targeted at low income households. Domestic production and consumption of yellow maize will decrease vitamin A deficiency among vulnerable groups and improve food insecurity through reduced grain prices and increased incomes for farmers. These results draw attention to the need for policy makers in developing countries to review their agricultural policies to ensure that they do not undermine the local production and consumption of nutritionally valuable crops.
536			_aResearch and Partnership Program|Socioeconomics Program
546			_aText in English
594			_aINT1888
650		7	_aRetinol _2AGROVOC _91241
650		7	_aNutrient deficiencies _2AGROVOC _95613
650		7	_aHousehold income _2AGROVOC _99861
650		7	_aOrganoleptic properties _2AGROVOC _931550
650		7	_aStatistical methods _2AGROVOC _92624
650		7	_aNutrition education _2AGROVOC _931551
700	1		_aLangyintuo, A.S. _9175
700	1		_aMalaba, L.C. _920699
700	1		_aBanziger, M. _gFormerly Research & Partnership Program _gFormerly Excellence in Breeding _gBreeding Modernization and Innovation Platform _8INT1888 _9834
773	0		_tFood Policy _n635210 _gv. 33, no. 4, p. 352-361 _dUnited Kingdom : Elsevier, 2008. _wG444320 _x0306-9192
856	4		_yAccess only for CIMMYT Staff _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12665/2966
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