Dr. Batsirai Chipurura

Qualifications:

DPhil (2017), Food Science and Technology, UZ; MPhil (2011), Food Science and Technology; BSc Special Honours in Food Science, (2004),UZ; BSc Food Science and Technology ,(2001), UZ.

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

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

Faculty: Science

Department: Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences

Research Category: Food Science & Technology

Biography:

Email: bchipurura@gmail.com

Phone: +263242303211

Publications:

1. Chipurura B., Bhebhe, M. and Muchuweti, M. (2016). Nutritional content, phenolic compounds composition and antioxidant activities of yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp (Adansonia digitata). Nutrafoods, 15: 61-69.
2. Munodawafa, T., Moyo, S., Chipurura, B. and Chagonda, L. (2016). Brine Shrimp lethality bioassay of some selected Zimbabwean traditional medicinal plants. International Journal of Phytopharmacology, 7(5):
3. Chakuma, N., Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M., Chitindingu, K., Bhebhe, M., & Chagonda, L. (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.
4. Bhebhe, M., Chipurura, B. and Muchuweti, M. (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.
5. 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.
6. Katendema, I., Taderera, T., Chipurura, C., Bhebhe, M., Chitindingu, K., and Muchuweti, M, (2015). Heavy metal accumulation in selected medicinal plants. Journal of Applied Sciences In Southern Africa (JASSA). 21(2) 2015
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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).