ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Modern consumers are health conscious and are shifting towards more naturally produced products such as free range chicken. Commercial broiler strains are not suitable for free range rearing and an ...
Schulze, Alexandra Elizabeth(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The phenolic composition of Cyclopia species is believed to be partially responsible for the numerous health
promoting properties associated with their extracts. Current quality control measures do not ...
Cyclopia Vent. species, commonly known as honeybush, are endemic to Southern Africa. The plant is traditionally used as an herbal tea but several health benefits have recently been recorded. This minireview presents an ...
In order to alleviate the current food security
situation the world is faced with, it is essential to investigate
meat sources which have the potential to be used in a
sustainable manner. This review provides substantial ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is a dynamic process of altering gaseous composition
inside a package. It relies on the interaction between the respiration rate (RR) of the
produce, and the transfer ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Phenolic compounds of the types present in plums have been found to exhibit health-promoting properties associated with their antioxidant capacity. Fruits with red peel and/or flesh are thus sought-after ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A wide variety of traditionally and commercially fermented milks are commonly consumed in various countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Commercially fermented milk is produced on an industrial scale according ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the past two decades, there has been an increase in the use of water sources for
irrigation, as well as an increase in Escherichia coli outbreaks linked to fresh produce. The full
extent and type ...
Williams, Paul J.Geladi, PaulBritz, Trevor J.Manley, Marena(SpringerLink, 2012-08-18)
Near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging was
used to study three strains of each of three Fusarium spp.
(Fusarium subglutinans, Fusarium proliferatum and Fusarium
verticillioides) inoculated on potato dextrose agar ...
Van der Merwe, Anreza(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Limited information is available on the apple preferences of the South African consumer market,
which is characterised by diverse consumers from different age and ethnic groups with different
food ...
Williams, Paul James(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maize (Zea mays L.) is used for human and animal consumption in diverse forms, from specialised
foods in developed countries, to staple food in developing countries. Unfortunately, maize is prone
to ...
Van der Merwe, J. Debora(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Potential beneficial and/or adverse modulatory effects of polyphenol-enriched extracts of
rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) on the antioxidant homeostasis in
the liver were ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of storage temperature and duration on the proximate composition, physico-chemical properties and selected bioactive components (vitamin C, anthocyanins ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Twenty five commercial Chenin blanc wines produced solely from bush vine vineyards and including three vintages, three styles and five production areas, were sourced for this study. Descriptive sensory ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Postharvest losses of three different vegetables (tomato - a fruit, cabbage - a leaf and carrot - a root vegetable) were investigated directly after retail purchasing and during consumer simulated storage. ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Postharvest fruit loss is a major challenge in addressing food security, sustainable management of resources and profitability of agribusiness. The incidence of postharvest loss and changes in physico-chemical ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of season on the composition and quality
of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles (Longissimus dorsi, Biceps
femoris, ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The accuracy of methods for the enumeration of coliforms and Escherichia coli present in river
water intended for the irrigation of fresh produce has been critically evaluated to determine whether
the ...
Van Blommestein, Anneri(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The consumption of fresh produce has increased over the past few decades, but it has also
resulted in an increase in foodborne outbreaks. Once fresh produce gets contaminated, microbes
can survive or ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that at least 75% of infants receive
infant formula milk (IFM) either entirely or in conjunction with breast milk during the first
four months after birth. ...