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Impact of selected environmental factors on E.coli growth in river water and an investigation of carry-over to fresh produce
(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 ...
Profiling of potential pathogens from Plankenburg river water used for the irrigation of fresh produce
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increased consumption of fresh produce has been shown to be related to increases in
foodborne disease outbreaks and these have in many cases been ascribed directly to carry-over of
pathogens from ...
Impact of season on the composition and quality of male and female blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) muscles
(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, ...
Effects of postharvest handling on nutritional quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum) Arils
(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
(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 ...
Prevalence, characterisation and potential origin of Escherichia coli found in surface and ground waters utilized for irrigation of fresh produce
(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 ...