Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Department of Food Science
Selected Highlights from Research Findings
Biofilm, a natural plastic, with good functional properties has been produced from the protein of sorghum grain by Prof John Taylor and his research group. The research forms part of an international seven member EU sponsored project called Enviropak, which has the aim of developing biodegradable, edible films and coatings to extend the shelf-life of fruits and nuts exported from southern Africa to Europe.
Biofilm, 'n natuurlike plastiek, met goeie funksionele eienskappe is geproduseer deur Prof John Taylor en sy navorsingsgroep van sorghumproteïne. Die navorsing vorm deel van 'n internasionale projek, 'Enviropak', met sewe vennote wat deur die EU befonds word. Die doel van die projek is om biodegradeerbare, eetbare films en deklae te ontwikkel om die rakleeftyd van vrugte en groente te verleng wat uitgevoer word uit suider-Afrika na Europa.
Contact person: Prof JRN Taylor.
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