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Active modified atmosphere packaging, postharvest physiology, quality attributes and shelf life of minimally processed pomegranate arils (cv. Wonderful)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Minimally processed fresh products have a short shelf life and marketable period and could therefore benefit from active modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology because it allows earlier establishment ... -
Antimicrobial effects of chitosan and essential oils on postharvest diseases of pomegranate fruit
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit diseases often caused by a range of fungi and bacteria, pose significant financial, nutritional and postharvest losses along the value chain. This study aimed at ... -
Application of postharvest chemical treatments to enhance storage and shelf life of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pomegranate fruit is susceptible to a number of postharvest quality problems such as external and internal decay, weight loss, internal browning, chilling injury and husk scald. Postharvest treatments ... -
Bruise damage susceptibility of pomegranates and impacts on fruit quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The consumption of pomegranate (Punica granatum, L) fruit is attributed to its health and nutritional benefits, which are linked with reported high antioxidant capacity, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, ... -
Effect of forced convection roasting on physicochemical and antioxidant properties of whole grain maize (Zea mays L.) and optimisation of roasting conditions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most cultivated cereal and grain crop in the world and it is used as a staple food in developing countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Mexico and economically less privileged ... -
Effects of dynamic controlled atmosphere and initial low oxygen stress on superficial scald of 'Granny Smith' apples and 'Packham's Triumph' pears
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: ‘Granny Smith’ apples and ‘Packham’s Triumph’ pears are the main export pome fruit in South Africa. The fruit are stored for extended period to take advantage of main export markets such as the European ... -
Effects of packaging and storage condition on functional properties and quality attributes of cassava flour (CVS. ‘TME 419’ AND ‘UMUCASS 36’)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015., 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cassava flour is recommended for substitution with wheat flour in composite flour for baking. The potential use of cassava flour in the food and pharmaceutical industries is attributed to its gluten-free ... -
Effects of salting and drying on quality attributes of snoek (Thyrsites atun)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Snoek (Thyrsites atun) is an important commercial fish species in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape province. Snoek is mainly sold as fresh fish with excess fish being processed into dried ... -
Impacts of preharvest and postharvest handling and processing on bioactive compounds and functional properties of pomegranate fruit fractions and by-products
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L. Punicaceae) is highly valued owing to its high concentration of bioactive compounds found in the arils and peel. In fact, evidence from literature indicates that ... -
Non-destructive measurement of pomegranate fruit quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an emerging fruit within the South African horticultural industry, which has experienced dramatic growth in annual production from 350 tonnes in the 2009 season to over ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The potential of dynamic controlled atmospheres and possible mechanisms in mitigating superficial scald in Apples cv. ‘Granny Smith’
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development of a postharvest method for controlling superficial scald, maintaining quality and reducing postharvest losses of ‘Granny Smith’ apples is essential in maintaining the competitiveness ... -
Quality attributes of pomegranate fruit and co-products relevant to processing and nutrition
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Pomegranate fruit, owing to its health benefits, has served several important applications in industrial processing and nutrition. However, knowledge of the physico-chemical and textural properties of the ... -
Resistance to airflow and moisture loss of table grapes inside multi-scale packaging
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Postharvest quality of fresh table grapes is usually preserved through cooling using cold air. However, cooling efficiencies are affected by the multi-scale packaging that is commercially used for handling ... -
Resistance to airflow, cooling characteristics and quality of pomegranate fruit inside ventilated packaging
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ventilated packaging has found wide scale industry applications in fresh fruit handling and cooling operations. Given variations in fruit physical and thermal properties, optimal package design for a ... -
Unpacking the influence of internal packaging on cooling characteristics and postharvest quality of pomegranate fruit
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Plastic films (liners) are commonly used inside packages of pomegranates. Liners can create modified atmosphere around fruit (MAP) and minimize fruit moisture loss. However, the barrier nature of liners ...
