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Postharvest losses and changes in quality of vegetables from retail to consumer : a case study of tomato, cabbage and carrot
(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. ...
Evaluation of the distribution and accumulation of species of Alicyclobacillus in the fruit concentrate processing environment
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alicyclobacillus species are thermo-acidophilic bacteria that produce highly resistant
endospores able to survive the processing temperatures of fruit concentrate
manufacturing, including evaporation ...
Near infrared hyperspectral imaging as detection method for pre-germination in whole wheat, barley and sorghum grains
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging for distinguishing between pre-germinated
and non pre-germinated barley, wheat and sorghum kernels and, the effect of kernel shape on
hyperspectral ...
Assessment of microbial loads present in two Western Cape rivers used for irrigation of vegetables
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agriculture in the Western Cape is not only one of the most important economic sectors
but also provides many job opportunities. Over the last few years the sustainability of this
successful industry ...
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 ...
Assessment of microbial levels in the Plankenburg and Eerste Rivers and subsequent carry-over to fresh produce using source tracking as indicator
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The agricultural sector of South Africa is currently facing a serious water crisis. The decreased availability of water as a result of climate change and the constantly growing population has left many ...
Sensory, chemical and consumer analysis of Brettanomyces spoilage in South African wines
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focussed on the sensory effects of the main volatile compounds produced by
Brettanomyces yeast causing spoilage in wine. This research firstly aimed to determine the
detection thresholds of ...
Characterisation of zein from South African maize of varying endosperm texture
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maize is an important crop for both human and animal consumption. Maize kernel texture
(kernel hardness) is an important quality trait for many sectors in the South African maize
industry, where a harder ...
Identification of precursors present in fruit juice that lead to the production of guaiacol by Alicyclobacillus Acidoterrestris
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alicyclobacilli are endospore-forming, thermophilic, acidophilic bacteria (TAB) that survive the pasteurisation process and spoil acidic fruit juices through the production of the taint compound guaiacol. ...
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. ...