Masters Degrees (Food Science)
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The efficacy of two biochar variants as filtration material for the improvement of river water quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The safety of irrigation water from rivers is continuously diminishing and has a direct effect on the safety of fresh produce. Not only can irrigation water be the source of pathogenic contamination, but ... -
Investigating the treatment optimisation of a pilot-scale Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor (AnSBR) and partial characterisation of the winery wastewater using Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch Univesity, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Water is arguably the most vital natural resource on Earth. It is of critical importance to humans, plants, animals, environments as well as ecosystems. Agriculture is estimated to be responsible for the ... -
The risk of pathogenic microbiological contamination of South African fresh fruit for the export and local market
(Stellenbsoch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa microbiological safety of fresh fruit is not verified independently, and microbiological safety of fruit depends on producers and implementers of food safety systems and food safety auditors. ... -
Microbial evaluation of selected produce pre- and post-pack-house and at the formal retail point-of-sale
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fresh produce consumption is important to humans as it provides important nutrients and other compounds that promote good health. However, consumption of contaminated produce can be detrimental to human ... -
The effect of honeybush (Cyclopia subternata) extract in dry-cured and fermented warthog salami with reduced added nitrate
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of incorporating honeybush (Cyclopia subternata) extract as a natural antioxidant in dry-cured and fermented salami. This is the first study attempting ... -
Categorization of Listeria monocytogenes from food, environmental, and clinical origin in the Western Cape (South Africa)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous food pathogen responsible for the often-fatal infection, listeriosis. Foods that act as vectors of L. monocytogenes include meat products, seafood and fish products, ... -
Application of imaging techniques to evaluate micro-structural and compositional modification during Barley malting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over time, barley (Hordeum vulgare) has been domesticated from its wild relative, Hordeum spontaneum to cultivate breeds specialised for malting. The malting industry relies on good quality grain, with ... -
The effects of hot-deboning on the physical meat quality and microbial quality and safety of ostrich (Struthio camelus) meat
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate hot-deboning as an alternative excising method for the South African ostrich industry. The majority of research conducted on hot-deboning is on beef (pre-rigor ... -
Effect of substituting baking water with brewer's spent grain supernatant on the micro-structure and crumb structure of white wheat flour bread
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ubiquitous opinion regarding brewer’s spent grain (BSG), is that it is currently underutilised, based on its residual nutritional contents and potential for re-use. This is a process by-product ... -
An assessment of the potential of edible insect consumption in reducing human nutritional deficiencies in South Africa while considering food and nutrition security aspects.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Between 2012 and 2014, more than 2 000 new cases of severe malnutrition in South Africa have been reported. Staple food products are viewed as having insufficient micronutrient contents and limiting amino ... -
Rapid differentiation of South African game meat using portable near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African game meat industry operates as a free-market enterprise; however, this can create certain problems for producers and consumers. For example, in South Africa no standardised meat cuts ... -
Determination of the microbiological safety of selected fresh produce of informal retailers point-of-sale
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global consumption of fresh produce has increased as consumers have become more health conscious. With the rise of fresh produce consumption, fresh produce related foodborne outbreaks also increased ... -
Effect of functional enzyme additives on the sensory and shelf-life properties of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to test the sensory quality of a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal (RTEBC) fortified with two functional enzymes additives, i.e. Tolerase P® (TolP) and Tolerase L® (TolL), as well ... -
Evaluating the disinfection efficacy of low-pressure ultraviolet irradiation on river water
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Irrigation water has been identified as one way by which fresh produce can become contaminated with pathogens. This is a concern in South Africa, where some rivers used for the irrigation of fresh produce ... -
Logistics around the meat supply chain in Kruger National Park : the African savanna buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) as model
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: To facilitate a better relationship with adjacent communities, the Kruger National park (KNP) is investigating the possibility of sustainable offtakes of buffalo and using some of the meat as cooked stew ... -
The potential of Eucalyptus hybrids in farm forestry in the semi-arid winter rainfall region of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to investigate Eucalyptus hybrids as a source of woody biomass in the semi-arid winter rainfall region of South Africa. The study focuses on an experimental planting at 10 years ... -
The evaluation of foodborne pathogenic bacteria using near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging and multivariate image analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and multivariate image analysis (MIA) was investigated for its potential as a rapid analytical method for the identification of foodborne pathogenic bacteria ... -
The detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in sheep in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the cause of a gastroenteritis ruminant (cattle, sheep, and goat) disease known as Johne’s disease (JD). Subsequently MAP has been speculated as the ... -
Influence of waxy wheat flour blends on dough and bread baking quality as well as shelf life
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Waxy wheats are a naturally occurring genetic mutation of the hexaploid bread wheat Triticum aestivum. They contain only amylopectin starch due to the absence of the protein responsible for producing ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of chemical, ultraviolet (UV) and combination treatments on reducing microbial loads in water prior to irrigation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The investigation of Western Cape Rivers has highlighted the importance of the implementation of cost-effective, on-farm disinfection treatments solutions. Irrigation water, if used untreated, has the ...
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