Master of Food Science & Technology (MSc)
Master of Food Science & Technology (MSc)
The impact of composition and techno-functional properties of edible insect (Macrotermes subhyalinus, Gonimbrasia belina and Hermetia illucens) flours on the nutritional and sensorial profile of biscuits
Publications:
Mshayisa, V. V., Vanqa, N., & Kinyuru, J. (2025). Nutritional, antioxidant, and sensory evaluation of biscuits enriched with Hermetia illucens and Gonimbrasia belina flours. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1(150), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-bja10262
Vanqa, N., Mshayisa, V. V., & Basitere, M. (2022). Proximate, Physicochemical, Techno-Functional and Antioxidant Properties of Three Edible Insect (Gonimbrasia belina, Hermetia illucens and Macrotermes subhylanus) Flours. Foods, 11(7), 976. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11070976
Vanqa, N., Mshayisa, V. V., & Basitere, M. (2024). Macrotermes subhylanus flour inclusion in biscuits: Effects on nutritional, sensorial and microbial characteristics. Heliyon, 10(12), e32702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32702
Enhancing Nutritional and Functional Properties of Baked Products with Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina) Powder: A Comprehensive Study on Composite Flours, Muffins, Snack Bar and Rusks
Ultrasound and Pulsed Electric Field-Assisted Extraction of Mopane Worm Proteins: Effects on Nutritional, Physicochemical, and Techno-Functional Properties
Techno-functional, structural and antioxidant properties of Mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor) proteins extracted via pulsed electric field and ultrasound