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Determining optimum storage conditions for pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful)

Arendse, Ebrahiema (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development of science-based management tools and appropriate postharvest handling protocols are required for the determination of optimal storage performance of pomegranate fruit. The South African ...
Operational enhancement of an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor treating fog-reduced grain distillery wastewater

Van Der Westhuizen, Hendrik Schalk (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Waste generated by the distillery industry is a major ecological concern and disposal thereof without a suitable treatment can have damaging effects on the environment. The characteristics of this type ...
Postharvest physiology and effects of modified atmosphere packaging and anti-browning treatment on quality of pomegranate arils and aril-sac (CV. Bhagwa)

Aindongo, Wilhelmina Vulikeni (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Knowledge of postharvest quality attributes of minimally processed packaged fruit is essential in order to establish the optimum shelf life period. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ...
Effect of canopy position on fruit quality and consumer preference for the appearance and taste of pears

Cronje, Arina (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: We aimed to determine how canopy position influences fruit quality and consumer preference for the eating quality and appearance of ‘Forelle’, ‘Bon Chrétien’ and ‘Bon Rouge’ pears. Our hypothesis was ...
Optimising coagulation and ozone pre-treatments and comparing the efficacy of differently pre-treated grain distillery wastewaters in an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor

Robertson, Louise (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Large volumes of high strength wastewater are generated annually by distilleries. Treatment of this wastewater is essential to increase its reuse potential. Anaerobic digestion (AD) has been widely applied ...
Cyclopia maculata : source of flavanone glycosides as precursors for taste modulating aglycones

Du Preez, Brigitte Von Pressentin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The flavanone aglycones, hesperetin and eriodictyol, have been identified as potential taste modulators with reported sweetness-enhancing and bitterness-masking properties, respectively. Reduction of ...
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 ...
The combination of UASB and ozone technology in the treatment of a pectin containing wastewater from the apple juice processing industry

Van Schalkwyk, Nico (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African apple juice processing industry is growing rapidly and during the harvesting season the wastewater volumes and organic loads increase significantly with a considerable environmental ...
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) ...

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