Masters Degrees (Food Science)
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Rooibos fermentation - characterising phenolic changes using chemometric analysis and kinetic modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rooibos is a popular herbal tea produced from Aspalathus linearis, a South African endemic fynbos plant species. Health-promoting properties associated with rooibos are closely linked to its phenolic ... -
Physichemical and microbiological attributes of black wildebeest (Connechaetes gnou) muscles
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study characterised the physicochemical and microbiological-related meat quality attributes of six muscles [Longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL), Biceps femoris (BF), Infraspinatus (IS), Supraspinatus ... -
Near infrared hyperspectral imaging : a rapid method for the differentiation of maize ear rot pathogens on growth media
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maize grain is highly susceptible to the toxin-producing fungal pathogens Fusarium spp. and Stenocarpella spp. Infection of grain with these species leads to maize ear rots but of greater concern is their ... -
Evaluation of rooibos waste plant material for the development of a high-value herbal tea product
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a South African fynbos plant species that is predominantly harvested for consumption as herbal tea. The demand for this herbal tea has grown significantly along with the ... -
Survival and proliferation of Listeria monocytogenes in a South African ready-to-eat food factory
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that has the ability to survive within a wide range of conditions found within food processing environments. It is the cause of a potentially life-threatening ... -
Microbial content and anti-microbial activity of Namibian traditionally fermented milk
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The incorporation of bacteriocins as biopreservatives into model food systems has been studied extensively and has been shown to be effective in the control of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. ... -
Resistance to airflow, cooling characteristics and quality of pomegranate fruit inside ventilated packaging
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ventilated packaging has found wide scale industry applications in fresh fruit handling and cooling operations. Given variations in fruit physical and thermal properties, optimal package design for a ... -
Phenolic compounds : a review of their possible role as in vivo antioxidants of wine
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2002)Phenolic compounds are a large and complex group of chemical constituents found in red and white wines which not only affect their quality, but also contribute to their beneficial health effects. The antioxidant properties ... -
Climatic region and vine structure : effect on pinotage wine phenolic composition, total antioxidant capacity and colour
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2006)The phenolic composition, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and colour of Pinotage wines of the 2001, 2002 and 2003 vintages were investigated, using spectrophotometric, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), free ...
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