2022 Journal Article Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and BioactivitiesManhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities. Molecules, 27 (1) 310, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules27010310 |
2022 Journal Article Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colourSelokela, Lesego M., Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour. South African Journal of Botany, 144, 380-388. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.009 |
2021 Journal Article Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 44 (Part A) 101425, 101425. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101425 |
2021 Journal Article Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approachesMashiane, Petunia, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches. Foods, 10 (11) 2890, 2890. doi: 10.3390/foods10112890 |
2021 Journal Article A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivitiesMashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities. Food Bioscience, 43 101229, 101229. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101229 |
2021 Journal Article Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteriaMashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45 (11) e15937, 1-13. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.15937 |
2021 Journal Article A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and PapayasSivakumar, Dharini, Tuna Gunes, Nurdan and Romanazzi, Gianfranco (2021). A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12 711092, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.711092 |
2021 Journal Article Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Shai, Jerry L., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir). Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 694649, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.694649 |
2021 Journal Article Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Foods, 10 (6) 1420, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods10061420 |
2021 Journal Article Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methodsMashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methods. Food Science and Biotechnology, 30 (6), 793-800. doi: 10.1007/s10068-021-00916-w |
2021 Journal Article Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro DigestionMashitoa, Florence M., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhevi, Vimbainashe E., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha. M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 10 (5) 962, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods10050962 |
2021 Journal Article Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leavesMashiane, Petunia, Mashitoa, Florence M., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leaves. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 23 100307, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100307 |
2020 Journal Article Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivityManaga, Millicent G., Shai, Jerry, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivity. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 580550, 580550. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.580550 |
2020 Journal Article Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 38 100772, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100772 |
2020 Journal Article Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshadeSivakumar, Dharini, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Remize, Fabienne (2020). Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshade. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 576532, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.576532 |
2020 Journal Article Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf ConditionsMpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions. Agronomy, 10 (11) 1654, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10111654 |
2020 Journal Article Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivarsMoloto, Mapula R., Phan, Anh Dao T., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars. Foods, 9 (9) 1285, 1285. doi: 10.3390/foods9091285 |
2020 Journal Article Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)Managa, Millicent G., Mpai, Semagalene, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Food Chemistry, 325 126805, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126805 |
2020 Journal Article Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African NightshadeDegrain, Alexandre, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade. Microorganisms, 8 (9) 1324, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8091324 |
2020 Journal Article Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’. Scientia Horticulturae, 265 109159, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109159 |