Table 8 Knowledge and application of storage management practices.
Questions on knowledge and answers application of management practice | Freq | N % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Do you hear often about fungi, yeast, or mold growth and its harmful effects? | Always | 55 | 8.6% |
Frequently | 190 | 29.5% | |
Never | 38 | 5.9% | |
No idea | 34 | 5.3% | |
Seldom | 326 | 50.7% | |
Can fungal growth in foods be prevented or controlled? | No | 25 | 3.9% |
Yes | 618 | 96.1% | |
How can fungi in foods be controlled or prevented? | Discarding foods with visible fungal growth | 81 | 12.6% |
Ensuring clean environment | 18 | 2.8% | |
Proper storage of foods | 501 | 77.9% | |
Use of fresh food commodities in cooking | 43 | 6.7% | |
