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Dr. Batsirai Chipurura

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Batsirai Chipurura

Qualifications: DPhil (2017), Food Science and Technology, UZ; Master of Philosophy, (2011),  Food Science and Technology; BSc Special Honours in Food Science, (2004),UZ; BSc Food Science and Technology ,(2001), UZ.

Area of Specialisation: Bioactive compounds in Foods, Nutritional composition of indigenous foods, Food product development, Food toxicology

Phone: 303211 Extension 15595/15596

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Publications 

  1. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M., & Manditsera, F. (2010). Effects of Thermal Treatment on the Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Some Vegetables. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2(3).
  2. Chipurura, B., & Muchuweti, M. (2010). Effect of irradiation and high pressure processing technologies on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities of vegetables. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2(4), 190-199.
  3. Nhukarume, L., Chikwambi, Z., Muchuweti, M., & Chipurura, B. (2010). Phenolic content and antioxidant capacities of Parinari curatelifolia, Strychnos spinosa and Adansonia digitata. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 34(s1), 207-221.
  4. Munodawafa, T., Chagonda, L. S., Viol, I. D., Muchuweti, M., Moyo, S. R., Chipurura, B., ... & Govil, J. N. (2010). Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of some Zimbabwean traditional medicinal plants. Drug plants IV, 215-225.
  5. Muchuweti, M., Kasiamhuru, A., Benhura, M. A. N., Chipurura, B., Amuna, P., Zotor, F., & Parawira, W. (2008, March). Assessment of the nutritional value of wild leafy vegetables consumed in the Buhera district of Zimbabwe: A preliminary study. In International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food Security, Nutrition, Income and Sustainable Development 806 (pp. 323-330).
  6. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M., & Kasiyamhuru, A. (2013). Wild leafy vegetables consumed in Buhera District of Zimbabwe and their phenolic compounds content. Ecology of food and nutrition, 52(2), 178-189.
  7. Chipurura, B., Mushonga, G. N., & Pswarayi, F. (2014). Optimizing the Color of French Fries: A Review. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 12(2), 100-108.
  8. Muchuweti, M., Matongo, N., Benhura, M. A. N., Bhebhe, M., Kasiyamhuru, A., & Chipurura, B. (2011, June). Nutritional composition of Parinari curatellifolia fruit and a jam made from the pulp of the fruit: an untapped resource. In II International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species: Crops for the Future-Beyond Food Security 979 (pp. 621-624).
  9. Pswarayi, F., Mutukumira, A. N., Chipurura, B., Gabi, B., & Jukes, D. J. (2014). Food control in Zimbabwe: A situational analysis. Food Control, 46, 143-151.
  10. Chipurura, B., & Muchuweti, M. (2013). Post-harvest treatment of Adansonia digitata (baobab) fruits in Zimbabwe and the potential of making yoghurt from the pulp. International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation, 3(4), 392-402.
  11. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M., & Bhebhe, M. (2011, June). An Assessment of the Phenolic Content, Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Selected Indigenous Vegetables of Zimbabwe. In II International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species: Crops for the Future-Beyond Food Security 979 (pp. 611-620).
  12. Chipurura, B., Pswarayi, F., & Muchuweti, M. (2014). Sensory properties and consumer acceptance of a stirred-type yoghurt Produced from Baobab (Adansonia digitata) pulp during refrigerated storage. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 14(2).
  13. Muchuweti, M.,  Bhebhe, M., Chipurura, B., Kasiyamhuru, A. and Chitindingu, K. Determination of Profiles, Antioxidant Activity and Quantity of Phenolic Compounds in Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea) Varieties Found in Zimbabwe.(2013). The African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 7 (1): 25-31
  14. Nyasha Chakuma, Batsirai Chipurura, Maud Muchuweti, Kudakwashe Chitindingu, Michael Bhebhe & Lameck Chagonda (2015) Total Phenolic Content, Free Radical Scavenging and Antioxidant Potential of Lannea discolor (Sond.) Engl Bark and Root Extracts, Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 5:1, 71-77.
  15. M. Bhebhe, B. Chipurura and M. Muchuweti (2015). Determination and comparison of phenolic compound content and antioxidant activity of selected local Zimbabwean herbal teas with exotic Aspalathus linearis. South African Journal of Botany, 100: 213–218.
  16. Bhebhe, M., Füller, T. N., Chipurura, B., & Muchuweti, M. (2015). Effect of Solvent Type on Total Phenolic Content and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Black Tea and Herbal Infusions. Food Analytical Methods, 1-8.
  17. Idah Katendema1, Tafadzwa Taderera1*, Batsirai Chipurura2, Michael Bhebhe3, Kudakwashe Chitindingu3, 4 and Maud Muchuweti3 (2015). Heavy metal accumulation in selected medicinal plants. Journal of Applied Sciences In Southern Africa (JASSA). Vol 21; 2, 2015
  18. Chipurura Batsirai, Michael Bhebhe and Maud Muchuweti (2016). Nutritional content, phenolic compounds composition and antioxidant activities of yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp (Adansonia digitata). Nutrafoods, 15: 61-69.
  19. Tafadzwa Munodawafa, Sylvester Moyo, Batsirai Chipurura and Lameck Chagonda (2016). Brine Shrimp lethality bioassay of some selected Zimbabwean traditional medicinal plants. International Journal of Phytopharmacology, 7(5):

Dr C. Benhura

Senior Lecturer

Dr C. Benhura

Qualifications: PhD in Food Science and Technology, (2016),University of Zimbabwe; MSc in Analytical Chemistry,(1997) , University of Zimbabwe; BSc in Chemistry and Biochemistry, (1990), University of Zimbabwe

Areas of Specialisation: Water quality, Food quality management, Development of food products from fruits and cereals, Food chemistry, Food legislation.

Phone: 303211 Extension 15595

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Publications

  1. Benhura C., Zaranyika M.F and Ndlovu M., 2008, The Effect of Industrial Dump waste Disposal on Ground Water Quality”, Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa , Volume 13 issue 1:1-8.
  2. Benhura C and Zaranyika M.F, 2008,The Effect of Industrial Dump waste Disposal on Surface Water Quality,  Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa , Volume 14, issue (1& 2):7-16
  3. Benhura C*, Makamba F., Mushanguri G., Gumiro N and Muzivi I, 2010, Yield Analysis at a Poultry Processing Plant in Harare, Zimbabwe, African Journal of Food, Agriculture , Nutrition and Development, Volume 10, Issue 10, 4219-4234
  4. Benhura C, Inprocess Quality Control In the Food and Water Industry, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Workshop on Food Education, Security and Social Perspectives, Workshop proceedings  October 2008,  Addis Ababa.
  5. Benhura, C., Benhura, M.A.N., Muchuweti, M., Nyagura, S.F., and Gombiro, P.E., (2012), “Proximate analysis of Parinari curatellifolia fruit pulp of fruit from parts of Harare and a rural area in Zimbabwe”, Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 11(7):639-642.
  6. Benhura, C., Benhura, M.A.N., Muchuweti, M and Gombiro, P., and (2013), “Properties of  Parinari curatellifolia (hacha or chakata) fruit from different parts of Harare, Zimbabwe”, African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 13(4):8004-8018.
  7.  Benhura, C., Benhura, M.A.N., Muchuweti, M and  Gombiro, P., and (2013),   
  8. Assessment of the Colour of Parinari Curatellifolia Fruit Using an Image Processing     Computer Software Package. International Journal of Agricultural and Food  Research, 2( 4): 41-48.
  9. Benhura,C., Nyagura, S.F., Dakwa, V.,   Gombiro, P.E.,  Ngwenyama, P., Matanhire, R..,  Garamukanwa, A.,  Mudita, N.,  Zhangazha, J.  and  Mashavira, W. 2012. Food Service Quality Survey at the University of Zimbabwe Private Canteens. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology 4(5): 281-285.
  10. Benhura, C., Rukuni, T., Kadema, C., Mubvakure, B.,  Nazare, R., Gombiro, P.E., Tokwe,, B.,  Matangi, E. and Madzima, A. 2012. Preservation of mango pulp of fruit from Rusitu Valley, Chimanimani in Zimbabwe. Pakistani Journal of Food Sciences 22(4):191-196.
  11. Mushonga, N.G.T., Chagwena, D., Benhura,C. and Nyanga, L.K. 2013. An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of University of Zimbabwe Students. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 12 (1): 30-33,
  12. Benhura, C.,Benhura, M.A.N., Muchuweti, M and P.E. Gombiro, 2014. Viscosity Properties of Parinari curatellifolia fruit pulp syrup. Journal of Applied Science in Southern Africa, 19 (1):1-11.
  13. Gombiro, P.E., Mukaro, J., Mugadza, K, Gerad, A., Zaranyika, M.F.,and C.Benhura, 2014. Drinking water quality assessment in Zimbabwe: A case study of bottled water from selected retail outlets in Harare. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 4(3): 2691-2700.
  14. Benhura, C., Kugara, J., Muchuweti, M., Nyagura, S., Matarise, F., Gombiro, P.E and Nyandoro, G., 2015. Drying kinetics of syrup of Parinari curatellifolia fruit and cereal based product, zvambwa. Journal of Food Science and Technology . 52(8):4965–4974 Pisa, P.T.,   Landais, E.,  Margetts, B.,   Vorster, H.H.,  Friedenreich, C.M., Huybrechts, I., Prevel, Y.M., Branca, F.,  Lee, W.T.K., Leclercq, C., Jerling, J., Zotor, F., Amuna, P.,  Jawaldeh, A.A.,   Aderibigbe, R.U.,  Amoussa, W.H.,  Anderson, C.A.M., Skhiri, H.A.,  Atek, M., Benhura, C., Chifamba, J., Covic, N., Dary, O., Delisle, H.,   Ati, J.E.,  Hamdouchi, A.E.,  Rhazi, K.E., Faber, M.,  Kalimbira, A.,  Korkalo, L., Kruger, A.,  Ledo, J.,  Machiweni, T., Mahachi, C., Mathe, N.,  Mokori, A.,  Mouquet-Rivier, C., Mutie, C., Hilde, L.N.,  Norris, S.A.,  Onabanjo, O.O., Rambeloson, Z.,  Foudjo, B.U.S.,  Ubaoji, K.I.,  Zaghloul, S.,  Slimani, N. 2014. Inventory on the dietary assessment tools available and needed in Africa: a prerequisite for setting up a common methodological research infrastructure for nutritional surveillance, research and prevention of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition DOI:10.1080/10408398.2014.981630
  15. Benhura, C., Kugara, J., Muchuweti, M., Nyagura, S and Gombiro, P.E   2015. Nutritional composition of food products prepared from syrup of Parinari curatellifolia fruit and meals of cereals grown in Zimbabwe, Journal of Applied Science of Southern Africa, 20 (2): 27-44     
  16. Benhura, C., Kugara, J., Muchuweti, M., Nyagura, S., Gombiro, P.E and P. Dotito 2016. Effect of drying temperatures on the content of reducing sugars in syrup of Parinari curatellifolia fruit and zvambwa, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 15 (3): 494-499
  17. Benhura, C., Kugara, J., Muchuweti, M., Nyagura, S., Gabaza, M and Gombiro, P.E   2016. Sensory properties of Food Products Prepared from Parinari curatellifolia fruit syrup mixed with cereal meals, Journal of Applied Science of Southern Africa, 22(1):25-32

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