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Browsing Research Articles (Consumer Science) by Title
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Adebiyi, Janet Adeyinka; Njobeh, Patrick Berka; Kayitesi, Eugenie; Adebo, Oluwafemi Ayodeji
(Elsevier, 2021-04-27)
This data article reports the untargeted metabolite profile of whole grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) and fermented ting samples obtained using two strains of Lactobacillus fermentum . The sorghum grains were obtained ...
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Diale, Mamonokane Olga; Kayitesi, Eugenie; Serepa-Dlamini, Mahloro Hope
(Frontiers Media, 2021-11-11)
Spore-forming Bacillus species are gaining interest in human health recently, due to their
ability to withstand the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract. The present study
explores probiotic features of Bacillus ...
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Owusu-Darko, Rodney; Allam, Mushal; De Oliveira, Sílvia D.; Ferreira, Carlos A.S.; Grover, Sunita; Mtshali, Senzo; Ismail, Arshad; Mallappa, Rashmi H.; Tabit, Frederick; Buys, E.M. (Elna Maria)
(American Society for Microbiology, 2019-05)
Here, we report the draft genome sequences of 3 Bacillus sporothermodurans strains isolated from ultra-high-temperature milk products in South Africa and Brazil and the type strain MB 581 (DSM 10599). The genomes will ...
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Njage, Patrick Murigu Kamau; Buys, E.M. (Elna Maria)
(MDPI Publishing, 2020-01-09)
The accurate identification of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) genes in Gram-negative bacteria is necessary for surveillance and epidemiological studies of transmission through foods. We report a novel rapid, cheap, ...
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Kayitesi, Eugenie; Onojakpor, Ogheneyoma Suzan; 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 ...
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Moyo, Siphosanele Mafa; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bester, Megan Jean; Mavumengwana, Vuyo; Kayitesi, Eugenie
(MDPI, 2021-08-27)
The African pumpkin (Momordica balsamina) contains bioactive phenolic compounds that
may assist in reducing oxidative stress in the human body. The leaves are mainly consumed after
boiling in water for a specific time; ...
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Dlamini, Nomzamo N.; Ramkilawon, Gopika Devi; Tuorila, Hely; De Kock, Henrietta Letitia
(Elsevier, 2024-09)
Food choices are driven by an array of motives that have been approached, determined and quantified in a number of ways, mainly in developed countries. The objective of this study was to better understand the motives behind ...
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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 ...
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Chaudhry, Mamoonah; Alessandrini, Marco; Rademan, Jacobus; Dodgen, Tyren Mark; Steffens, Francois E.; Van Zyl, Danie G.; Gaedigk, Andrea; Pepper, Michael Sean
(Future Medicine, 2017-03)
AIM : Therapy with low-dose amitriptyline is commonly used to treat painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. There is a knowledge gap, however, regarding the role of variable CYP2D6-mediated drug metabolism and side effects ...
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Duvenage, Sara Susanna; Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina)
(Elsevier, 2007-12)
Newly introduced legislation for the fortification of maize meal and bread flour in South Africa enhanced nutritive intakes for selected nutrients and enabled the formulation of an affordable, dry, plant-based premixed ...
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Deacon, Agathe; Du Rand, Gerrie Elizabeth
(South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, 2013)
Die gebruik van ʼn belang-prestasie-analise is ʼn instrument om die spysenieringskomponent van kursusse aangebied deur Voortgesette Onderrig aan die Universiteit van Pretoria (CE at UP), ’n inrigting vir hoër onderwys, te ...
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Van der Merwe, Renee; Kruger, Johanita; Ferruzzi, Mario G.; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall)
(Springer, 2019-03)
Essential mineral (iron and zinc) deficiencies are still prevalent in the Semi-arid Tropics, where many people consume monotonous, predominantly cereal-based diets. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of including ...
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Asare, Isaac Kwabena; Palaniappan, Ayyappan; Jungles, Thaisa Moro Cantu; Hamaker, Bruce R.; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad
(Wiley, 2022-07)
The effect of resistant starch type 5 (amylose-lipid complex, ALC) from maize starch and maize meal on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) production by in-vitro human faecal fermentation are determined. The maize starch and ...
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Asare, Isaac Kwabena; Mapengo, Clarity Ropafadzo; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad
(Wiley, 2021-03)
The physicochemical and nutritional properties of heat-moisture treated (HMT) maize starch and maize meal with stearic acid (SA) are studied. The addition of SA followed by HMT produces nongelling starch and maize meal ...
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Affonfere, Marius; Chadare, Flora Josiane; Fassinou, Finagnon Toyi Kevin; Linnemann, Anita Rachel; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)
Micronutrient deficiencies are known to affect many people worldwide. Among the factors contributing to this situation, the poor bioavailability of foods micronutrients is key. This review aims at highlighting the factors ...
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Dlamini, Bhekisisa Chushuta; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall); Buys, E.M. (Elna Maria)
(Wiley, 2020-02)
Because gluten‐free type brewing with unmalted sorghum does not provide adequate nitrogen for complete fermentation, wort supplementation with ammonia (as diammonium phosphate, DAP) or lysine on yeast performance was ...
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Fasogbon, Beatrice Mofoluwaso; Akinwande, Femi Fidelis; Ademuyiwa, Oluwaseun Hannah; Bamidele, Oluwaseun Peter
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)
Emphasis has significantly been placed on the production of functional foods and the utilization of indigenous food crops in the management of some diet-related non-communicable diseases. This study included African walnut ...
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Strydom, P.E. (Phillip Evert); Van Heerden, S.M.; Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina); Kruger, Rozanne; Smith, Marie F.
(South African Society for Animal Science, 2009)
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the primal cut composition of South African lamb carcasses with different fat scores, and to identify cuts suitable for fat trimming. Sixty grain fed Dorper lambs (rams and ...
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Christie, Lorna; Sonnenberg, Nadine Cynthia
(Routledge, 2023)
Emerging economies harbour increasing consumption patterns with detrimental social and environmental consequences. This study postulated that satisfaction with life determines consumers’ social contribution and environmental ...
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Mezgebe, Abadi Gebre; Taylor, J.R.N. (John Reginald Nuttall); De Kock, Henrietta Letitia
(MDPI, 2020-11)
Injera, an East African leavened sourdough fermented pancake has remarkable textural
properties despite being made from non-wheat flours. However, teff flour, which produces the
best quality injera, is expensive and ...