• Preparing students for the future workplace : how online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic hone required transferable skills 

  Jacobs, Bertha Margaretha; Taljaard-Swart, Hanri; Marx-Pienaar, Nadene Johanna Maria Magdalena; Diedericks, Lizette; Sonnenberg, Nadine Cynthia; Donoghue, Sune; Pretorius, Adeline; Du Rand, Gerrie Elizabeth (Emerald, 2023-12)

  PURPOSE : Skilled graduates delivered through vocational programmes are critical to ensure the future growth of emerging economies. This study explored students' reflections and experiences of online teaching and learning ...
• Sustainable small ruminant production in low- and middle-income African countries : harnessing the potential of agroecology 

  Anim-Jnr, Antoinette Simpah; Sasu, Prince; Bosch, Christine; Mabiki, Faith Philemon; Frimpong, Yaw Oppong; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad; Greathead, Henry Michael Rivers (MDPI, 2023-11)

  The role of small ruminant production in achieving sustainable and resilient food systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is yet to be fully explored or incorporated into current agroecological practices and ...
• Small-scale microwave cooking-based procedure for evaluation of injera-making quality of sorghum genotypes 

  Mezgebe, A.G. (Abadi); De Kock, Henrietta Letitia; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall) (Wiley, 2023-05)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Evaluation of the injera-making quality of sorghum and teff genotypes is problematic because of the large quantity of grain required to make injera using the conventional full-scale method. This ...
• Extrusion cooking of food-to-food fortified wholegrain sorghum-based porridges enhances Caco-2 ferritin formation 

  Lubaale, John; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall); Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi (Wiley, 2023-03)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Iron deficiency is still a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, and this is in part due to a monotonous diet of cereals often low in bioavailable minerals and high in mineral ...
• Do kafirin bioplastic materials have unique functional characteristics? 

  Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall); Taylor, Janet (Wiley, 2023-05)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : There is considerable interest in kafirin, sorghum prolamin, as a bioplastic material because it apparently produces bioplastics with superior functional properties. This review evaluates the ...
• Bioplastic film making properties of quality protein maize (QPM) zein 

  Baloyi, Julia Thandikile; Taylor, Janet; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall) (Wiley, 2023-07)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE : Quality protein maize (QPM) has abundant γ-zein, which crosslinks itself and other zeins through disulfide bonding. The work aims to develop zein bioplastics with better functionality by using ...
• Causes of food waste in a University food service operation : an investigation based on the systems theory 

  Lefadola, Boineelo Pearl; Viljoen, Annemarie T.; Du Rand, Gerrie Elizabeth (Africa Journals, 2023-08)

  The study applied the systems theory to investigate causes of food waste generation in the University food service operation. A qualitative, case study design was adopted. One-on-one interviews with food service managers ...
• Nutrient density and oral processing properties of common commercial complementary porridge samples used in southern Africa : effect on energy and protein intakes among children aged 6–24 months 

  Makame, James; De Kock, Henrietta Letitia; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Wiley, 2023-08)

  Child malnutrition is an endemic public health problem in Africa. Infants are supposed to receive complementary foods from about 6 months onwards, as breastmilk alone no longer provide adequate nutrients. Commercially ...
• Diet quality of adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary hospital outpatient clinic in Tshwane District, South Africa 

  Duvenage, Hanel; Gericke, Gerda J.; Muchiri, Jane Wanjiku (NISC (Pty) Ltd and Informa UK Limited (trading as the Taylor & Francis Group), 2023)

  OBJECTIVE : To describe the dietary intake and its quality of patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by assessing the dietary variety (DVS), dietary diversity (DDS), nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) ...
• Background, limitations, and future perspectives in food grade microemulsions and nanoemulsions 

  Amiri-Rigi, Atefeh; Abbasi, Soleiman; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Taylor and Francis, 2023)

  The interest towards microemulsions and nanoemulsions, the colloidal systems utilized to encapsulate bioactive compounds, is constantly increasing in food industries. Major characteristics of microemulsions and nanoemulsions ...
• Development of hemp seed oil nanoemulsions loaded with ascorbyl palmitate : effect of operational parameters, emulsifiers, and wall materials 

  Amiri-Rigi, Atefeh; Pillai, Sreejarani K.; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Elsevier, 2023-01)

  The perceived health properties of hemp seed oil, as one of the few plant-based sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids with an ideal ratio of 1:3, suggest its incorporation in food-grade emulsions to improve its water ...
• I rent, swap or buy second-hand – comparing antecedents for online collaborative clothing consumption models 

  Brand, Suna; Jacobs, Bertha Margaretha; Taljaard-Swart, Hanri (Taylor and Francis, 2023)

  The purpose of the study was to explore the motivational drivers and barriers that influence consumers' participation in three online collaborative clothing consumption models (i.e. renting, swapping and buying second-hand ...
• Highlighting the impact of lactic-acid-bacteria-derived flavours or aromas on sensory perception of African fermented cereals 

  Kayitesi, Eugenie; Onojakpor, Ogheneyoma; Moyo, Siphosanele Mafa (MDPI, 2023-01)

  Sensory characteristics and flavour profiles of lactic-acid-fermented foods are influenced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) metabolic activities. The flavour compounds released/produced are directly linked to the sensory ...
• Drying of vegetable and root crops by solar, infrared, microwave, and radio frequency as energy efficient methods : a review 

  Skara, Torstein; Lovdal, Trond; Skipnes, Dagbjorn; Nwabisa Mehlomakulu, Ngwekazi; Mapengo, Clarity Ropafadzo; Otema Baah, Rose; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Taylor and Francis, 2023)

  Fruits, vegetable, and root (FVR) crops are vital to achieve food and nutrition security (FNS), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their perishable nature results in losses across the value chain. The review ...
• Investigating the influence of the properties of school uniforms on children with sensory overreactivity 

  Jordaan, Wenette; Diedericks, Lizette; Van Niekerk, Karin; Kruger, Stefanie Marguerite (Sage, 2023)

  This study aimed to deepen the understanding of the influence of the properties of school uniforms that may contribute to discomfort and irritation for children with sensory overreactivity. The specific objectives were (a) ...
• Faba bean lignocellulosic sidestream as a filler for the development of biodegradable packaging 

  Masanabo, Mondli Abednicko; Tribot, Amelie; Luoma, Ennie; Sharmin, Nusrat; Sivertsvik, Morten; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad; Keranen, Janne (Elsevier, 2023-05)

  In this work, bio-composites were produced using faba bean sidestream (stems, pods and mixed stems and pods) as a filler to a bio-based and biodegradable polymer blend of Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate)/Poly(hydroxy ...
• The whole grain manifesto : from green revolution to grain evolution 

  Milani, Peiman; Torres-Aguilar, Pablo; Hamaker, Bruce R.; Manary, Mark; Abushamma, Suha; Laar, Amos; Steiner, Roy; Ehsani, Mehrdad; De la Parra, John; Skaven-Ruben, Daniel; De Kock, Henriette; Hawkes, Corina; Covic, Namukolo; Mitchell, Chris; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall) (Elsevier, 2022-09)

  Grains have historically represented a major component of human diets and were predominantly consumed in whole form until the first half of the 19th century, when a combination of technological innovations and market ...
• Nutritional quality of wet and dry processed Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves : a review 

  Mehlomakulu, Ngwekazi Nwabisa; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Taylor and Francis, 2022)

  Moringa oleifera: Lam. is a plant species that has found a multitude of applications from health, water clarification and as a food source. In particular, the tree leaves have been consumed in various countries were it is ...
• Production, health-promoting properties and characterization of bioactive peptides from cereal and legume grains 

  Aderinola, Taiwo Ayodele; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi (Wiley, 2022-09)

  The search for bioactive components for the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals has received tremendous attention. This is due to the increasing awareness of their therapeutic potentials, such as antioxidant, ...
• Revisiting food security in 2021 : an overview of the past year 

  Savary, Serge; Waddington, Stephen; Akter, Sonia; Almekinders, Conny J.M.; Harris, Jody; Korsten, Lise; Roetter, Reimund P.; Van den Broeck, Goedele (Springer, 2022-02)

  Articles published in Food Security in 2021 are reviewed, showing a wide range of topics covered. Many articles are directly linked with "food" and associated terms such as "nutritive", "nutrition", "dietary", and "health". ...

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