Fungal species and their mycotoxins are the most predorminant contaminants of dried agricultural products in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the main species of fungi that can synthesize mycotoxins are Aspergillus, Fusarium ...
The consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables is a significant tradition and culture of South Africa. The purpose of this research was to investigate the access and consumption of indigenous leafy vegetables in rural and ...
The study examined the anti-tick properties of the extracts of Aloe ferox, Leonotis leonurus and Thymus vulgaris against Amblyomma hebraeum and Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The extensive literature review as captured in ...
Introduction: Dark spots appearing on the skin caused by hyperpigmentation results from the action of tyrosinase, an enzyme whose activity leads to the production of the skin pigment melanin. Extracts of the plant Glycyrrhiza ...
Tailored wild watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) juice clarification process is a fundamental step in improving its appearance and consumer acceptability. The purpose of this research was to investigate the mineral and proximate ...
The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act 119 of 1990) of South Africa provides
for the standardisation of quality norms for agricultural produce (DAFF, 2018). The
purpose of this research was to investigate the ...
This quantitative study explores procedural knowledge, perception of GM food products and
factors that influence the purchasing decision of 326 respondents by means of a
questionnaire. Recruitment of the respondents was ...
Street-vended foods are convenient and cheap meals, but their contamination can lead to
foodborne illness. This study aimed to evaluate food safety knowledge of street food vendors in
Ulundi and AbaQulusi local municipalities ...
The globally relevant, billion-dollar fashion industry has been regarded as one of the industries responsible for the greatest amount of pollution. The fast fashion industry thrives on production, often overproducing ...
The contamination of street vended vegetables may occur through the usage of manure and
contaminated irrigation water, and the consumption of these vegetables, such as ready-to-eat
salads, can cause foodborne diseases ...
The inadequate food safety knowledge by street food vendors have been a challenge encountered
in ensuring safety of street foods. The aim of this study was to assess the food safety knowledge
of street food vendors in ...
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal crop that provides over 20% of
the global calorie intake. With the world population constantly growing, yield production
must increase to meet food demands. Wheat ...
The South African Organic farming industry has indicated a stable increase in the production of organic products from insignificant informal sectors to a fast-growing formal sector. Although there is no documented evidence ...
Sweet potato is a popular food security crop in South Africa and has a considerable commercial value. Fusarium wilt (FW), caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum formae speciales (f. sp.) batatas, has been reported ...
Sorghum crop has become attractive to breeders due to its drought tolerance, and many uses
including a human food source, animal feed, industrial fibre and bioenergy crop. Sorghum,
like any other plant, is a host to a ...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, with the incidence and associated mortality increasing. It is associated with high levels of blood sugar and inadequate regulation of blood sugar imposes ...
Mounting concern about the environment has resulted in consumers’ consumption patterns changing to green products that are considered environmentally friendly and less damaging to the environment. Environmental education ...
Pearl millet, as an indigenous grain, could assist in addressing dietary deficiencies leading to
malnutrition and food insecurity. Some indigenous grains, such as pearl millet, are undervalued
and underutilised due to ...
Healthy eating and healthy eating habits are generally known to be important in the process of physical and mental growth. In particular, eating habits have a huge role to play in the academic performance of students at ...