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2026 Journal Article Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria-Fermented Beverages from Bambara Groundnut and Cowpea Sprouts Modulate Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty AcidsCele, Nobahle Pretty, Kewuyemi, Yusuf Olamide, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sultanbawa, Yasmina F. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria-Fermented Beverages from Bambara Groundnut and Cowpea Sprouts Modulate Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids. Foods, 15 (7) 1141, 1141-7. doi: 10.3390/foods15071141 |
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2026 Journal Article Unravelling the Impact of Diverse Fermentation Techniques on Key Nutrient Absorption in Bambara Groundnut and African Yam Bean: A ReviewElegbeleye, James and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Unravelling the Impact of Diverse Fermentation Techniques on Key Nutrient Absorption in Bambara Groundnut and African Yam Bean: A Review. Foods, 15 (6) 1109, 1109. doi: 10.3390/foods15061109 |
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2026 Journal Article Comparative Analysis of Leaves of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Accessions for Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and Antinutritional Compounds for Food ApplicationsMaila, Lebo Ruth, Mpai, Semakaleng, Gerrano, A. S. and Sivakumar, D. Dharini (2026). Comparative Analysis of Leaves of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Accessions for Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and Antinutritional Compounds for Food Applications. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2026 (1) 4492679. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/4492679 |
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2026 Journal Article Eco‐Sustainable Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion–Chitosan Coating Enhances Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Retention of “Tango” Mandarins ( <i>Citrus reticulata</i> )Maswanganye, Lebogang T. C., Mpai, Semakaleng, Obajuluwa, Adejoke O. and Dharini Sivakumar, D. (2026). Eco‐Sustainable Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion–Chitosan Coating Enhances Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Retention of “Tango” Mandarins ( Citrus reticulata ). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2026 (1) 1616929. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/1616929 |
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2025 Journal Article Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomicsZhang, Jiale, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomics. Food Chemistry, 495 (1) 146355, 146355. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146355 |
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2025 Journal Article Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During StorageGumede, Sibahle, Mpai, Semakaleng, Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During Storage. Foods, 14 (17) 3038, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods14173038 |
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2025 Journal Article Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and VegetablesObajuluwa, Adejoke O. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and Vegetables. Foods, 14 (17) 2924, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods14172924 |
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2025 Journal Article Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothiesMhlanga, Pretty, Elegbeleye, James and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothies. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60 (2) vvaf156, 1-12. doi: 10.1093/ijfood/vvaf156 |
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2025 Journal Article Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice PowderMokale, Mokgaetji Johanna, Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice Powder. Foods, 14 (14) 2492, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods14142492 |
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2025 Journal Article LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storageSelelepoo, Octavia K., Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storage. Scientia Horticulturae, 349 114270, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2025.114270 |
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2025 Journal Article Insights into the impact of sprouting time on the minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds of indigenous bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)Cele, Nobahle Pretty, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Sunette, Laurie and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Insights into the impact of sprouting time on the minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds of indigenous bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60 (2) vvaf123, 1-15. doi: 10.1093/ijfood/vvaf123 |
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2025 Journal Article The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivarsNzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. Journal of Food Science, 90 (2) e70001, 1-19. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70001 |
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2025 Journal Article Chitosan coating loaded with spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion for antifungal protection in soft citrus (Citrus reticulata) fruitsMaswanganye, Lebogang T. C., Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Chitosan coating loaded with spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion for antifungal protection in soft citrus (Citrus reticulata) fruits. Coatings, 15 (1) 105, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/coatings15010105 |
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2025 Journal Article Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food securitySun, Yanlin, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food security. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 156 104869, 104869. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.104869 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens)Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Li, Jiaxuan, Akter, Saleha, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens). Antioxidants, 13 (11) 1382, 1382. doi: 10.3390/antiox13111382 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compoundsMhlanga, Pretty, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compounds. Foods, 13 (22) 3562, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/foods13223562 |
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2024 Journal Article Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens)Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Rajagopal, Gayathri, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens). Journal of Food Science, 89 (11), 7664-7679. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17457 |
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2024 Journal Article Co-digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid componentsChikhala, Tshudufhadzo, Seke, Faith, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Slabbert, Retha and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Co-digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid components. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (10), 6961-6974. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17404 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivarsNzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 207 116641, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116641 |
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2024 Journal Article The effects of nitrogen application and varietal variation on the product quality and In Vitro bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds of baby spinach varieties grown in a soilless growth mediumBhengu, Nhlanzeko Mbalenhle, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Maboko, Martin Makgose and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). The effects of nitrogen application and varietal variation on the product quality and In Vitro bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds of baby spinach varieties grown in a soilless growth medium. Foods, 13 (17) 2667, 2667. doi: 10.3390/foods13172667 |
