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Antioxidant content and potential of fresh and processed cladodes and fruit from different coloured cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta) cultivars
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)English: Different coloured cactus fruit, peel, seeds and cladodes were studied for antioxidant content and -capacity in fresh products. Fruit and cladodes from seven different cultivars from the O.ficus-indica spp. and ... -
Food preferences of international students at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2016)No abstract available -
The evaluation of electro-chemically activated water as an alternative detergent for polyamide and machine washable wool
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: The electro-chemical activation of aqueous media is relatively new technology. The alkaline part of the activated media (catholyte) is used in a wide variety of applications due to outstanding detergency properties. ... -
Nutritional composition, descriptive sensory analysis and consumer acceptability of products developed from Agave americana flowers
(University of the Free State, 2014-02)English: The nutritional composition of agave flowers was determined and the following nutrients were analysed: moisture (86.62%); energy (226 kJ/100 g); proteins (1.71 g/100 g); fat (0.46 g/100 g); dietary fibre (2.12 ... -
An assessment of Seshoeshoe dress as a cultural identity for Basotho women of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2007-09)English: The focus of this survey study was to investigate the perceptions of the people regarding the seshoeshoe dress as part of the cultural identity for Basotho women in Lesotho. The population for the study was ... -
The water, energy and soil removal efficiency of a top and a front loader washing machine
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)English: Water and energy are used in the domestic laundering processes for optimum soil and stain removal. Water and energy conservation are important issues in the quest for more environment friendly household practices. ... -
The evaluation of conventional retting versus solar baking of Agave americana fibres in terms of textile properties
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)The overall goal of the study was to evaluate solar baking against conventional retting as decortication methods of Agave americana fibre in terms of textile properties. The study focused mainly on: • Identification of the ...
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