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Cyclopia maculata : source of flavanone glycosides as precursors for taste modulating aglycones
(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 ...
Evaluation of the potential malting, brewing and antiyeast characteristics of selected Zambian sorghum cultivars
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The potential malting, brewing and antiyeast characteristics of twelve selected sorghum cultivars from Zambia (MMSH 375, 625, 707, 1038, 1077, 1194, 1257, 1356, 1363, 1365, 1376 and 1401) was evaluated. ...
Characterisation of the sensory profile of Cyclopia intermedia and optimisation of fermentation parameters for improved product quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In light of the limited and inconsistent supply of good quality honeybush tea, a species-specific sensory profile and the physicochemical characteristics of Cyclopia intermedia (honeybush) tea were ...
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
(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 ...
Effect of canopy position on fruit quality and consumer preference for the appearance and taste of pears
(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 ...
Development of quality control tools and a taste prediction model for rooibos
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study quality control tools were developed for the rooibos industry, primarily to determine the quality of rooibos infusions. A considerable variation between samples of the same quality grade has ...
Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) and shelf-life of pomegranate fruit arils (cv. ACCO)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) offers the possibility of optimising polymeric films in order to compensate for barrier limitations of conventional modified atmosphere packaging ...
Operational enhancement of an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor treating fog-reduced grain distillery wastewater
(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 ...
Modified atmosphere packaging and quality of fresh Cape hake (Merluccius capensis) fish fillets
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fresh ready-to-cook fish fillets are prone to rapid loss of freshness and other quality attributes, as well as accelerated growth of spoilage micro-organisms under sub-optimal storage conditions. Cape ...
Postharvest physiology and effects of modified atmosphere packaging and anti-browning treatment on quality of pomegranate arils and aril-sac (CV. Bhagwa)
(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 ...