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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 ...
HPLC method development for the characterisation of the flavonoid and phenolic acid composition of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) infusions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rooibos tea, produced from the endemic South African fynbos plant Aspalathus linearis, has various healthpromoting
benefits which can largely be attributed to its phenolic composition. In this study, the ...
Evaluation of malted barley with different degrees of fermentability using the Rapid Visco Analyser (RVA)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The relationship between malt fermentability and rheological variables, measured by means
of the Rapid Visco Analyser (RVA) and application of multivariate data analysis, was
investigated.
The RVA ...
Development and characterisation of a functional beverage from red-fleshed Japanese plums (Prunus salicina L.)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Nectar formulations containing red-fleshed plum pulp and varying amounts of red-fleshed plum skin
extract were developed. Red-fleshed plum nectar formulations containing 0, 8, 16, 24, and 32% skin
extract ...
Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for selection of malting barley in South African breeding programmes
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
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Phylogeny and molecular identification of Cronobacter strains isolated from south African food products
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The genus Cronobacter (Enterobacter sakazakii) contains opportunistic pathogens that can
cause a severe form of neonatal meningitis, necrotising enterocolitis and septicaemia.
Cronobacter infections ...