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Student sees money spinning venture in the despised cactus
Mr Mutwa: Cacti fruits are eaten while seeds, which contain unsaturated fats, are dried and ground into flour which is used for baking. Photo/ Ngondi Mburu
Mr Nelson Mutwa, a food scientist, has had a love affair with cacti for quite some time now.
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology graduate who has produced juices, concentrates, jam, and marmalade from the plant wants to invest more in research on the plant to help people understand and exploit its commercial value.
