Maryna de Wit

Maryna de Wit

University of the Free State

H-index: 18

Africa-South Africa

About Maryna de Wit

Maryna de Wit, With an exceptional h-index of 18 and a recent h-index of 16 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of the Free State, specializes in the field of Food Science, Fruit and vegetable processing and technology.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Effect of pH on the Mechanical Properties of Single-Biopolymer Mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica), Pectin and Alginate Films: Development and Mechanical …

Effect of Native Mucilage on the Mechanical Properties of Pectin-Based and Alginate-Based Polymeric Films

Flavour profile, consumer acceptance and cooking methods of Portulacaria afra (spekboom) leaves

Review of the Underutilized Indigenous Portulacaria afra (Spekboom) as a Sustainable Edible Food Source

The Physicochemical and Nutritional Value of Fresh and Processed Portulacaria afra (Spekboom) Leaves

Extraction and stability of betalains from beetroot tubers and the fruit of eight cactus pear cultivars

Application of betalain extracts as colouring foods to food products

Gelling potential of native cactus pear mucilage

Maryna de Wit Information

University

Position

Senior lecturer Food Science

Citations(all)

957

Citations(since 2020)

670

Cited By

505

hIndex(all)

18

hIndex(since 2020)

16

i10Index(all)

31

i10Index(since 2020)

22

Email

University Profile Page

University of the Free State

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Maryna de Wit Skills & Research Interests

Food Science

Fruit and vegetable processing and technology

Top articles of Maryna de Wit

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Effect of pH on the Mechanical Properties of Single-Biopolymer Mucilage (Opuntia ficus-indica), Pectin and Alginate Films: Development and Mechanical …

Polymers

Brandon Van Rooyen

Maryna De Wit

Gernot Osthoff

Johan Van Niekerk

Arno Hugo

2023/12/7

Effect of Native Mucilage on the Mechanical Properties of Pectin-Based and Alginate-Based Polymeric Films

Coatings

Brandon Van Rooyen

Maryna De Wit

Gernot Osthoff

Johan Van Niekerk

Arno Hugo

2023/9/14

Flavour profile, consumer acceptance and cooking methods of Portulacaria afra (spekboom) leaves

International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science

Ayanda B Zulu

Carina Bothma

Maryna De Wit

Alba du Toit

2023/9/1

Review of the Underutilized Indigenous Portulacaria afra (Spekboom) as a Sustainable Edible Food Source

Alba Du Toit

Rozanne MacDonald

Elmay Steyn

Zamancwane P Mahlanza

Ayanda B Zulu

...

2023/4/25

The Physicochemical and Nutritional Value of Fresh and Processed Portulacaria afra (Spekboom) Leaves

Agronomy

Zamancwane P Mahlanza

Maryna de Wit

Arnold Hugo

Alba du Toit

2023/2/27

Extraction and stability of betalains from beetroot tubers and the fruit of eight cactus pear cultivars

Vuyisa Sigwela

Maryna De Wit

Alba Du Toit

Arno Hugo

2022

Application of betalain extracts as colouring foods to food products

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

VN Sigwela

M de Wit

A Du Toit

A Hugo

2022/9/26

Gelling potential of native cactus pear mucilage

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

B van Rooyen

M de Wit

G Osthoff

2022/9/26

Morphological and physico-chemical properties of nopalitos from twenty cactus pear cultivars

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

BL Makhalemele

M de Wit

MM Truter

A Du Toit

HJ Fouche

...

2022/9/26

An overview of the agro-industrial applications of cactus pears: a South African perspective

M de Wit

2022/9/26

The potential of spineless cactus as a drought tolerant energy crop for biogas production: a geographic analysis of potential impact depending on water use efficiency (WUE) and …

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

A Tarrisse

M de Wit

JA van Niekerk

2022/9/26

Characterization of mucilage proteins and carbohydrates responsible for capacity and stability of foam food systems

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

Sibongile Miya

Maryna de Wit

Angeline Van Biljon

Sonja L Venter

Eric Amonsou

2022/9/26

Edible characteristics of two nopalito cultivars compared to selected popular vegetables

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

OS Mpemba

A Du Toit

M De Wit

SL Venter

A Hugo

2022/9/26

Comparison and integration of cactus mucilage protein and soy protein in functional food systems

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

V Nkoi

M de Wit

A van Biljon

JA van Niekerk

2022/9/26

Opuntia cladode mucilage: proteins

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

S Miya

M de Wit

A van Biljon

SL Venter

E Amonsou

2022/9/26

The influence of basic cooking methods on texture attributes of Morado nopalitos

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

A Du Toit

OS Mpemba

M de Wit

SL Venter

A Hugo

2022/9/26

Correlation of Opuntia ficus-indica Mill. and O. robusta mucilage yield to different physico-chemical characteristics

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

S Miya

M de Wit

A van Biljon

SL Venter

E Amonsou

2022/9/26

Opuntia ficus-indica Mill. and O. robusta cladode mucilage: carbohydrates

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

S Miya

M de Wit

A van Biljon

SL Venter

E Amonsou

2022/9/26

Cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) crop applications and emerging biopolymer innovations

XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022): International Symposium on Value Adding and Innovation Management in the 1380

B Van Rooyen

M De Wit

G Osthoff

J Van Niekerk

2022/8/14

Functional properties of cactus pear mucilage: gelling and spherification

X International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal: Cactus-the New Green Revolution in Drylands 1343

D Mushanganyisi

M de Wit

A Du Toit

L Du Toit

C Bothma

...

2022/9/26

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