Dr Vusi Mshayisa is the first doctoral graduate of Food Science and Technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Dr Mshayisa explains that the subject of his doctorate centres around the issue of protein deficiencies in the country, which may be addressed through the use of edible insects.
Mshayisa and his colleagues were working with an edible insect called the Black Soldier Fly Larvae which is high in protein and fats.
Their study focused on characterising these proteins into functional ingredients which could be used to solve the issue of hunger and poverty in South Africa.
These edible insects have a superior protein content which can be extracted through two processes and then be incorporated into food, such as flour which can be used to make bread or muffins.
By extracting the proteins, consumers will be able to receive the nutritional benefits without having to eat these insects.
Currently, these products are not at the commercial stage yet as further studies need to be done to ensure that they are safe and acceptable for consumer use.
Dr Vusi Mshayisa is the first doctoral graduate of Food Science and Technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Dr Mshayisa explains that the subject of his doctorate centres around the issue of protein deficiencies in the country, which may be addressed through the use of edible insects.
Mshayisa and his colleagues were working with an edible insect called the Black Soldier Fly Larvae which is high in protein and fats.
Their study focused on characterising these proteins into functional ingredients which could be used to solve the issue of hunger and poverty in South Africa.
These edible insects have a superior protein content which can be extracted through two processes and then be incorporated into food, such as flour which can be used to make bread or muffins.
By extracting the proteins, consumers will be able to receive the nutritional benefits without having to eat these insects.
Currently, these products are not at the commercial stage yet as further studies need to be done to ensure that they are safe and acceptable for consumer use.
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