Africare"s experience with VitaCow and VitaGoat food processing systems

This paper reports on the experience of using Malnutrition Matters" VitaCow (VC) and VitaGoat (VG) processing technologies in Africare country programs.

Harrigan, Brian; Cohen, Leah A. J. · 2008

Abstract

VitaCow and VitaGoat are two related types of food processing machines that were designed to convert soybeans into soy milk and its derivatives as well as a variety of other foods (fruits and grains) into processed and/or preserved food products. The paper outlines the strengths and weaknesses that have been observed in applying these technologies to reduce malnutrition and promote income generation. The intent is that lessons learned and recommendations presented here will inform future installations of VitaCow and VitaGoat technologies in Africare programs and those of other Cooperating Sponsors. (Africare abstract)

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