Essays about: "about fruits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the words about fruits.

  1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  3. 2. Consumers’ willingness to pay for food safety attributes of nectarines : A discrete choice experiment in the Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo, South Africa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Kgodisho Tshipidi Mashego; [2023]
    Keywords : Food safety attributes; willingness to pay; discrete choice experiments; conditional logit; nectarines;

    Abstract : Consumer concerns about food safety are growing, and there is an increasing demand for quality fruits and vegetables. As such, fruit control procedures and standards should be based on understanding consumers’ choices and preferences. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effekter av ätbara perenner som inslag i den småskaliga grönsaksproduktionen : en intervjustudie i social, ekonomisk och ekologisk hållbarhet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Hanna Jalilvand Forslund; Vera Celia Öster; [2021]
    Keywords : småskalig odling; ätbara perenner; social hållbarhet; ekonomisk hållbarhet; ekologisk hållbarhet;

    Abstract : I det här arbetet undersöks hur en introduktion av perenna grödor kan påverka den småskaliga grönsaksproduktionens sociala, ekonomiska och ekologiska hållbarhet, med avstamp i att många småskaliga odlare har svårt att få företaget att gå runt. I denna studie har kvalitativ information samlats in genom fem intervjuer med småskaliga odlare som integrerat ätbara perenner i form av bär, frukt, grönsaker och nötter i sina odlingar, detta för att få en bild av hur det ser ut inifrån företagen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Beyond human (self-) care : Exploring fermentation as a practice of caring with humans, non-humans and the planet Earth

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Stephanie Föhr; [2020]
    Keywords : Caring with; fermentation; game design; participatory design; change agency;

    Abstract : The present thesis deals with the playful exploration of fermentation as a practice of care. Fermentation has a lot of positive impacts and can be seen as a practice of care in relation to human self-care, caring with human others, relationships to non-human beings, like microorganisms, and caring with the planet Earth. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of food losses and waste and related greenhouse gas emissions along a fresh apples value chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Oluwadamilola Oluwaseun Omoleye; [2020]
    Keywords : food loss and waste; apple loss; value chain; environmental impacts; GHG; emissions;

    Abstract : Reducing food waste is very important for food security and environmental issues. The aim of this study is to assess potential food losses and waste (FLW) along fresh apples value chain, related environmental impact (emissions), and identify applicable measures to reduce losses and waste. READ MORE