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- Professor Louw Hoffman is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Limpopo
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Consumer acceptance and quality of game meat "droëwors" sausages with different levels of added fat
Bureš, Daniel, Needham, Tersia, Bartoň, Luděk, Lebedová, Nicole, Kotrba, Radim, Řehák, Dalibor, Kučerová, Iva, Klouček, Pavel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). Consumer acceptance and quality of game meat "droëwors" sausages with different levels of added fat. Meat Science, 210 109424, 109424. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109424
2024
Journal Article
The ability of a portable near infrared instrument to evaluate the shelf-life of fresh and thawed goat muscles
Cozzolino, D., Wu, W., Zhang, S., Beya, M., van Jaarsveld, P.F. and Hoffman, L.C. (2024). The ability of a portable near infrared instrument to evaluate the shelf-life of fresh and thawed goat muscles. Food Research International, 180 114047, 114047. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114047
2024
Journal Article
Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products
Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2024). Exploring the potential of Davidson's plum (Davidsonia pruriens): A promising indigenous edible fruit as biopreservative in raw processed meat products. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 194 115827, 115827. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.115827
2024
Journal Article
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring the nutritional composition of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and frass
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for monitoring the nutritional composition of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and frass. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 104 (3), 1487-1496. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.13044
2024
Journal Article
Evaluating the use of vibrational spectroscopy to detect the level of adulteration of cricket powder in plant flours: the effect of the matrix
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Ma, Siyu, Nastasi, Joseph Robert, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2024). Evaluating the use of vibrational spectroscopy to detect the level of adulteration of cricket powder in plant flours: the effect of the matrix. Sensors, 24 (3) 924. doi: 10.3390/s24030924
2024
Journal Article
The effect of sex on the chemical and mineral composition of the meat, bone and liver of giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis)
Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan, Silberbauer, Bianca L., Needham, Tersia, Bureš, Daniel, Kotrba, Radim and Strydom, Philip E. (2024). The effect of sex on the chemical and mineral composition of the meat, bone and liver of giraffe (Giraffa giraffa angolensis). Foods, 13 (3) 394, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/foods13030394
2024
Journal Article
Predicting egg storage time with a portable near-infrared instrument: effects of temperature and production system
Cozzolino, Daniel, Sanal, Pooja, Schreuder, Jana, Williams, Paul James, Assadi Soumeh, Elham, Dekkers, Milou Helene, Anderson, Molly, Boisen, Sheree and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2024). Predicting egg storage time with a portable near-infrared instrument: effects of temperature and production system. Foods, 13 (2) 212, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/foods13020212
2023
Journal Article
Chrysomya chloropyga (copper-tailed blowfly) larvae reared on abattoir waste as a protein source for broiler production: carcass traits, meat quality and sensory attributes
Gleeson, Elizabeth Yvonne, Van der Merwe, AJW, Hoffman, Louwrens and Pieterse, Elsje (2023). Chrysomya chloropyga (copper-tailed blowfly) larvae reared on abattoir waste as a protein source for broiler production: carcass traits, meat quality and sensory attributes. African Entomology, 31 e16258, 1-8. doi: 10.17159/2254-8854/2023/a16258
2023
Journal Article
Inside the abattoir: understanding the religious and cultural dimensions of the experiences of Muslim, Jewish, and secular slaughterers in South Africa
Dürr, Elna, Gordon, Sarah Frances, Kafaar, Zuhayr and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Inside the abattoir: understanding the religious and cultural dimensions of the experiences of Muslim, Jewish, and secular slaughterers in South Africa. Culture and Religion, 23 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/14755610.2023.2292666
2023
Journal Article
Identification of individual goat animals by means of near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics analysis of commercial meat cuts
Cozzolino, D., Zhang, S., Khole, A., Yang, Z., Ingle, P., Beya, M., van Jaarsveld, P. F., Bureš, D. and Hoffman, L. C. (2023). Identification of individual goat animals by means of near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics analysis of commercial meat cuts. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 61 (5), 950-957. doi: 10.1007/s13197-023-05890-1
2023
Journal Article
The status of marine mussel pollution research in South Africa (2012–2022)
Firth, Deborah Caitlin, Auerswald, Lutz, Strydom, Philip E. and Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan (2023). The status of marine mussel pollution research in South Africa (2012–2022). Foods, 12 (21) 3983, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/foods12213983
2023
Journal Article
Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging
Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) bioactivity against spoilage microorganisms and oxidative reactions in refrigerated raw beef patties under modified atmosphere packaging. Meat Science, 204 109268, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109268
2023
Journal Article
Effect of sex (ram or wether) and short duration, high volt electrical stimulation on tenderisation of Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Semimembranosus muscles derived from Boer Goat and large frame Indigenous Veld Goat
van Wyk, Gertruida L., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Strydom, Phillip E. and Frylinck, Lorinda (2023). Effect of sex (ram or wether) and short duration, high volt electrical stimulation on tenderisation of Longissimus thoracis et lumborum and Semimembranosus muscles derived from Boer Goat and large frame Indigenous Veld Goat. Meat Science, 204 109271, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109271
2023
Journal Article
Overview of game meat utilisation challenges and opportunities: a European perspective
Needham, Tersia, Bureš, Daniel, Černý, Jiří and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2023). Overview of game meat utilisation challenges and opportunities: a European perspective. Meat Science, 204 109284, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109284
2023
Journal Article
An overview of pre-processing methods available for hyperspectral imaging applications
Cozzolino, D., Williams, P. J. and Hoffman, L. C. (2023). An overview of pre-processing methods available for hyperspectral imaging applications. Microchemical Journal, 193 109129, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109129
2023
Journal Article
Is mushy tuna syndrome a growing problem for the tuna industry?
Peter, Soni Maria Jacob, Blomberg, Simone P., Holden, Matthew H., Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Tibbetts, Ian R. (2023). Is mushy tuna syndrome a growing problem for the tuna industry?. Foods, 12 (19) 3590, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/foods12193590
2023
Book Chapter
Effects of post-mortem temperature on isometric tension, shortening and PH in ostrich muscle
Hoffman, L. C., Botha, S. St C. and Britz, T. J. (2023). Effects of post-mortem temperature on isometric tension, shortening and PH in ostrich muscle. 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology: Harnessing and exploiting global opportunities. (pp. 241-242) edited by Declan Troy, Rachel Pearce, Briege Byrne and Joseph Kerry. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086865796_096
2023
Book Chapter
Carcass characteristics and meat quality of merino ewes crossed with six sire breeds
Cloete, J. J.E., Hoffman, L. C. and Cloete, S. W.P. (2023). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of merino ewes crossed with six sire breeds. 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology: Harnessing and exploiting global opportunities. (pp. 189-190) edited by Declan Troy, Rachel Pearce, Briege Byrne and Joseph Kerry. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill. doi: 10.3920/9789086865796_071
2023
Conference Publication
The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat
Beya, Michel, Netzel, Michael, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens (2023). The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat. 69th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Padova, Italy, 20-25 August 2023. Padova, Italy: Sistema Congressi.
2023
Journal Article
Near infrared spectroscopy for prediction of yeast and mould counts in black soldier fly larvae, feed and frass: a proof of concept
Alagappan, Shanmugam, Dong, Anran, Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Mantilla, Sandra Milena Olarte, James, Peter, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2023). Near infrared spectroscopy for prediction of yeast and mould counts in black soldier fly larvae, feed and frass: a proof of concept. Sensors, 23 (15) 6946, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/s23156946
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimising and industrialising black soldier fly (BSF) production -redirecting food waste to livestock feed production using insects
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence the meat quality of goat fresh meat and products.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Dr Angela Lees, Dr Anne Beasley, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific Fishers and Processors.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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Doctor Philosophy
Screening for plastic and persistent contaminants in food and feed derived from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) reared on food waste.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on goat methane emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Anne Beasley, Dr Sarah Meale
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Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific Fishers and Processors.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative protein ingredients to replace soybean meal for sustainable livestock production systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
New strategies for improving the texture and acceptance of plant-based foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Stokes, Dr Raisa Rudge, Professor Heather Smyth
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Doctor Philosophy
Alternative protein ingredients to replace soybean meal for sustainable livestock production systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Protein Source in Broiler Diets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising and industrialising black soldier fly (BSF) production -redirecting food waste to livestock feed production using insects
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Associate Professor Daniel Cozzolino
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Australian Native Plants (Kakadu plum and Davidson plum) on the Safety and Quality of Value-added Meat Products
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Proximate factors of "Mushy Tuna Syndrome" in Skipjack Tuna and an Amelioration Plan for South Pacific Fishers and Processors.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Simone Blomberg, Dr Matthew Holden, Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nutritional and Functional Quality of Flour and Proteins from Australian Acacia seed
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mike Gidley, Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
Media
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- exotic meats
- food science
- goats
- insects
- Meat Science
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