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The effect of genotype and rearing system on chicken meat quality

Joubert, Sunett (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

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 ...
HPLC method development for characterisation of the phenolic composition of Cyclopia subternata and C. maculata extracts and chromatographic fingerprint analysis for quality control

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 ...
Phenolic composition and in vitro antioxidant capacity of South African plums (Prunus salicina Lindl.)

Venter, Alet (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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 ...
Isolation and identification of the microbial consortium present in fermented milks from Sub-Saharan Africa

Schutte, Lionie Marie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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 ...
Prevalence, characterisation and potential origin of Escherichia coli found in surface and ground waters utilized for irrigation of fresh produce

Schoeman, Nika Anna (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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 ...
Effects of postharvest handling on nutritional quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum) Arils

O'Grady, Lizanne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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 ...
Chemical, sensory and consumer profiling of a selection of South African Chenin blanc wines produced from bush vines

Hanekom, Evette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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 ...
Postharvest losses and changes in quality of vegetables from retail to consumer : a case study of tomato, cabbage and carrot

Munhuewyi, Karen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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. ...
Postharvest losses and changes in physico-chemical properties of fruit (peaches, pears and oranges) at retail and during post-purchase storage

Matare, Tsaurayi Edwin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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 ...
Impact of season on the composition and quality of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles

Neethling, Jeannine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

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, ...
Impact of selected environmental factors on E.coli growth in river water and an investigation of carry-over to fresh produce

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 ...
Detection, identification and live/dead differentiation of the emerging pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii from infant formula milk and the processing environment

Cawthorn, Donna-Maree (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)

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. ...
Development of value added ostrich (Struthio Camelus) meat products

Schutte, Sumari (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study were threefold: (i) to investigate the effect of the replacement of pork fat with olive oil on the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of ostrich polony; (ii) ...
Assessment of hectolitre mass (HLM) equipment and HLM measurements of oats

Emvula, Sakeus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Hectolitre mass (HLM) measurements allow rapid and accurate determination of grain density. HLM devices from different countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Africa, the United Kingdom and ...
Investigation of the chemical composition and nutritional value of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat

Bosch, Adina Cornelia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the proximate composition of five individual body sites of the Mustelus mustelus shark in order to evaluate the cross carcass variation of the individual proximate ...
Sensory and phenolic profiling of Cyclopia species (Honeybush) and optimisation of the fermentation conditions

Theron, Karin Alicia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The sensory profiles, phenolic composition and colour of honeybush infusions, prepared from six Cyclopia species (C. sessiliflora, C. longifolia, C. genistoides, C. intermedia, C. subternata and C. ...
PCR-based DGGE identification of bacteria and yeasts present in South African grape must and wine

Siebrits, Leoni (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wine production involves complex interactions between a variety of yeasts and bacteria. Conventional microbiological methods can be used to identify the different microorganisms present in wine, but prove ...
Anti-microbial activity of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on food spoilage organisms and potenial pathogens

Schepers, Sonette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Aspalafhus linearis is an indigenous fynbos plant cultivated in the Clanwilliam area of the Western Cape, South Africa. The rooibos tea that is prepared from this plant, has become popular worldwide ...
HPLC method development for the characterisation of the flavonoid and phenolic acid composition of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) infusions

Beelders, Theresa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rooibos tea, produced from the endemic South African fynbos plant Aspalathus linearis, has various healthpromoting benefits which can largely be attributed to its phenolic composition. In this study, the ...
Detection and molecular subtyping of Listeria Monocytogenes isolated from a South African avocado processing facility

Bester, Ingrid Muriel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that has been isolated from a variety of food sources. It is the cause of the food-borne disease, listeriosis that shows symptoms such as meningitis, ...

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