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Anti-microbial activity of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on food spoilage organisms and potenial pathogens
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Aspalafhus linearis is an indigenous fynbos plant cultivated in the Clanwilliam area
of the Western Cape, South Africa. The rooibos tea that is prepared from this
plant, has become popular worldwide ...
Development of three microbiologically safe, sensory acceptable food products as possible supplements to the diet of undernourished children (5 – 6 years)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
The physical and mental development of underprivileged children, living in
developing countries, is detrimentally affected by the exposure to poverty,
malnutrition and poor health. The aim of the present study was to ...
Near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging for evaluation of whole maize kernels: chemometrics for exploration and classification
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
The use of near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging and hyperspectral image analysis for distinguishing between whole maize kernels of varying degrees of hardness and fungal infected and non-infected kernels have been ...
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 ...
The inhibitory activity and sensory properties of kefir, targeting the low-income African consumer market
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The rapid urbanisation of the African population has led to the establishment of large
low-income communities in and around almost every major town and city in South
Africa. Several factors prevent ...
Preservation techniques and carbon and nitrogen growth enhancement of batch cultivated UASB granules
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The potential use of the upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) bioreactor is
limited by the extended start-up periods due to the time-consuming granulation
process and the fact that seeding inoculum ...
Flour from the Morama bean : composition and sensory properties in a Botswana perspective
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
This study was undertaken in view of the high incidence of malnutrition problems such as protein-energy malnutrition and diabetes type 2 in countries like Botswana, and due to worldwide interest in underutilised and ...
Growth and guaiacol production of species of Alicyclobacillus isolated from the South African fruit processing environment
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bacteria belonging to the genus Alicyclobacillus are thermo-acidophilic spore-formers
that are able to spoil acidic food and beverage products through the production of
guaiacol and other taint compounds, ...
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 ...