Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
Centre Director A/Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa has extensive experience in leadership and engagement with food industries and Indigenous communities and enterprises. A/Prof. Sultanbawa was recently recognised for her ground breaking engagement in bringing Indigenous communities together with food processing companies (2017 Business Higher Education Round Table award for Outstanding Community Engagement).
Projects Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa is involved with:
Establishing a value proposition for the burdekin plum
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Gengning Chen
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Gayathri Rajagopal
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Dr Kamalesh Adhikari
Read moreOverview Native fruits green plum and burdekin plum will be assessed for their chemical composition, nutritional quality and sensory properties. The project will target the functional food industry by developing market specific products with a..
Nutritional quality and functionality of selected Australian native herbs
Read moreNative herbs and spices will identify sensory and nutritional properties and will particularly focus on toxicological risks associated with bush tomato, salt bush, gulbarn and jilungin. The project target will be to identify sufficiently promising..
Publications contributed to by Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa:
Proceedings Promoting Health and Food Security with Indigenous Crops
Download (757.02 KB)(2024) A joint virtual Workshop between The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: Effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption
- Oladipupo Adiamo
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Louwrens Hoffman
- Prof Mike Gidley
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Simone Osborne
Future flavours from the past: Sensory and nutritional profiles of green plum (Buchanania obovata), red bush apple (Syzygium suborbiculare) and wild peach (Terminalia carpentariae) from East Arnhem Land, Australia
- Selina Fyfe
- Prof Michael Rychlik
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Horst Joachim Schirra, Annemarie van Doorn, Ujang Tinngi
Biochemical composition and aroma of Melaleuca citrolens Barlow (Myrtaceae) leaves from different regions of Australian Northern Territory
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Nilesh Prakash Nirmal, Dr Ram Mereddy, Dennis Webber
Investigating the Efficacy of Tasmannia lanceolata Extract in Inactivating Fungi and Prolonging the Shelf Life of Date Fruit
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Fahad Al-Asmari, Dr Ram Mereddy
Visit website(2022) Investigating the Efficacy of Tasmannia lanceolata Extract in Inactivating Fungi and Prolonging the Shelf Life of Date Fruit
Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages
- Dr Anh Phan
- Maral Seidi Damyeh
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Jiale Zhang
Visit website(2022) Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages
Determination of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and Ellagic acid samples in Gubinge
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.6/11/2020
Nutritional analysis of Kakadu plum seedcoat
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Determination of Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Boab and Jiggal samples
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Formulation of a Kakadu plum leaf hand sanitiser and screening tests for antimicrobial activities and total phenolic compounds
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Determination of vitamin C and ellagic acid levels in Gubinge samples
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Determination of Vitamin C in Kakadu plum puree
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Accelerated shelf-life testing of Gulbarn herbal tea samples
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Nutritional composition and minerals in Kakadu Plum fruit powder with and without seeds
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 26/04/2021
DPPH radical scavenging activity of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) samples
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Nutritional composition and minerals in Terminalia Carpentaria fruit powder
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Nutritional composition, anti-nutrients level and amino acid profile of Acacia colei seed flour
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Vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, moisture content and water activity of Kaiyu Superfoods Kakadu plum samples
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Empowering the Yarrabah Cooperative Society through the Science of Food Quality
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Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes
Visit website(2022) Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes
Determination of Ascorbic acid in Kakadu plum samples
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Moisture content, water activity and vitamin C in Kakadu Plum fruit powder
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Physico-chemical parameters, total ellagic acid and vitamin C in Kakadu Plum fruits
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Nutritional composition of Green Plum Buchanania obovovata fruit
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Nutritional composition of Red Bush Apple (Syzygium suborbiculare) fruit
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Nutritional and mineral composition, Allergen gluten test and Microbial analysis of ‘Collagen’, ‘Energy’ and ‘Hemp’ products with Kakadu plum
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Nutritional composition of the fruits, roots and leaves of Australian Boab/Baobab (Adensonia gregorii)
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 17/12/2021
Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil-in-water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Fahad Alderees, Ram Mereddy
Visit website(2022) Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil-in-water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum
Vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, moisture content, and water activity of Kaiyu Superfoods samples
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Nutritional analysis of Bush Apple
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Nutritional and microbiological analysis of Native Mix
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Nutritional profile of Kakadu plum powder
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 11/03/2020
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu Plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/03/2020
Determination of microbial quality of Kakdu plum powder
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 19/02/2020
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 03/12/2019
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 11/09/2019
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/09/2019
Determination of Ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 28/07/2020
Determination of antioxidant potential (Terminalia canescens)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 23/07/2019
Chemical residues and elemental – dried leaves of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 19/07/2019
Profile of ripe Munydjutj, green plum Buchanania obovovata fruit from East Arnhem land
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 19/11/2021
Nutritional composition and sensory profiling of Larrani, Red Bush Apple (Syzygium suborbicularae) fruit
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Terminalia ferdinandiana (Gubinge) leaves
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Determination of colour, total soluble solids, pH and total phenolic contents of Gubinge syrup
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Nutritional profile of Gubinge / Kakadu plum powders
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In vitro Bioaccessibility and Intestinal Absorption of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Terminalia ferdinandiana
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Ujang Tinggi, Mary Fletcher, Simone Osborne
Visit website(2022) In vitro Bioaccessibility and Intestinal Absorption of Selected Bioactive Compounds in Terminalia ferdinandiana
The Framework for Responsible Research With Australian Native Plant Foods: A Food Chemist’s Perspective
Visit website(2022) The Framework for Responsible Research With Australian Native Plant Foods: A Food Chemist’s Perspective
Insights on the role of chemometrics and vibrational spectroscopy in fruit metabolite analysis
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Vic Khanh Truong, James Chapman
Visit website(2021) Insights on the role of chemometrics and vibrational spectroscopy in fruit metabolite analysis
Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Petunia Mashiane, Vimbainashe e. Manhivi, Tinotenda Shoko, Retha M. Slabbert
Visit website(2021) Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches
Anti-Yeast Synergistic Effects and Mode of Action of Australian Native Plant Essential Oils
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Fahad Alderees, Ram Mereddy, Stephen Were
Visit website(2021) Anti-Yeast Synergistic Effects and Mode of Action of Australian Native Plant Essential Oils
Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Faith Seke, Vimbainashe E. Manhivi, Tinotenda Shoko, Retha M. Slabbert
Visit website(2021) Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)
Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit
- Dr Anh Phan
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Jiale Zhang
Visit website(2021) Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit
Proceedings Indigenous Plant Foods for Nutrition and Health
Download (227.80 KB)(2021) A joint virtual Workshop between: The ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods (ARC ITTC UAF), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia and The SARChI Research Programme in Phytochemical Food Network to Improve the Nutritional Quality for Consumers, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
The effect of maturity and season on health-related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Maral Seidi Damyeh
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Selina Fyfe
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Miridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2021) The effect of maturity and season on health-related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
Visit website(2021) Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
Impact of polyphenol-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits and seeds on viability of human intestinal and liver cells in vitro
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Rama Addepalli, Mary Fletcher, Simone Osborne
Visit website(2021) Impact of polyphenol-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits and seeds on viability of human intestinal and liver cells in vitro
Determination of ellagic acid, punicalagin, and castalagin from Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) by a validated UHPLC-PDA-MS/MS methodology
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Hung Trieu Hong, Ujang Tinggi, Mary Fletcher, Simone Osborne
Visit website(2021) Determination of ellagic acid, punicalagin, and castalagin from Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) by a validated UHPLC-PDA-MS/MS methodology
A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Florence M. Mashitoa, Tinotenda Shoko, Retha M Slabbert, Jerry L. Shai.
Visit website(2021) A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities
Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Faith Seke, Vimbainashe E. Manhivi, Tinotenda Shoko, Retha M. Slabbert
Visit website(2021) Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)
The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Olivia Wright
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prameela Vanambathina, Rao C. Rachaputi, Robert J. Henry
Visit website(2021) Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea
Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy
Visit website(2021) Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy
Mid-infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to qualitatively predict the effects of species, regions and roasting on the nutritional composition of Australian Acacia seed species
Visit website(2021) Mid-infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to qualitatively predict the effects of species, regions and roasting on the nutritional composition of Australian Acacia seed species
Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient
- Dr Anh Phan
- Oladipupo Adiamo
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
Visit website(2021) Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient
Unlocking the secrets of kernels using near-infrared spectroscopy
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Dr Anh Phan
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) Unlocking the secrets of kernels using near-infrared spectroscopy
The use of a micro near infrared portable instrument to predict bioactive compounds in a wild harvested fruit—Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) The use of a micro near infrared portable instrument to predict bioactive compounds in a wild harvested fruit—Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Assessing the interaction between drying and addition of maltodextrin to Kakadu plum powder samples by two dimensional and near infrared spectroscopy
Visit website(2021) Assessing the interaction between drying and addition of maltodextrin to Kakadu plum powder samples by two dimensional and near infrared spectroscopy
Plant-based phenolic molecules as natural preservatives in comminuted meats: a review
Visit website(2021) Plant-based phenolic molecules as natural preservatives in comminuted meats: a review
Tecticornia sp. (Samphire)—A Promising Underutilized Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Olivia Wright
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Hung Trieu Hong, Elvis T. Chua
Visit website(2021) Tecticornia sp. (Samphire)—A Promising Underutilized Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian acacia seed: effect of species and regions
Visit website(2021) Nutritional, anti‐nutritional, antioxidant, physicochemical and functional characterization of Australian acacia seed: effect of species and regions
Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Louwrens Hoffman
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Prof Michael Rychlik
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Shanmugam Alagappan, Mridusmita Chaliha, Steve Fuller, Nadine Weber
Visit website(2021) Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)
Monitoring two different drying methods of Kakadu plum puree by combining infrared and chemometrics analysis
Visit website(2021) Monitoring two different drying methods of Kakadu plum puree by combining infrared and chemometrics analysis
Challenges and opportunities of the fourth revolution: a brief insight into the future of food
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- James Chapman, Aoife Power, Vic Khanh Truong
Visit website(2021) Challenges and opportunities of the fourth revolution: a brief insight into the future of food
The nutritional potential of the native australian green plum (Buchanania obovata) compared to other anacardiaceae fruit and nuts
- Selina Fyfe
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Michael Rychlik
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Horst Joachim Schirra
Visit website(2020) The nutritional potential of the native australian green plum (Buchanania obovata) compared to other anacardiaceae fruit and nuts
High value dehydrated products from traditional vegetables in South Africa as a low-calorie meal replacement with health benefits
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dharini Sivakumar
Visit websiteAAUN PRDF Final Report – 15th December 2020 ‘High value dehydrated products from traditional vegetables in South Africa as a low-calorie meal replacement with health benefits’
Interactions Between Phytochemicals and Minerals in Terminalia ferdinandiana and Implications for Mineral Bioavailability
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Ujang Tinggi, Mary Fletcher, Simone Osborne
Visit website(2020) Interactions Between Phytochemicals and Minerals in Terminalia ferdinandiana and Implications for Mineral Bioavailability
The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae)
Visit website(2020) The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae)
Antimicrobial activity, total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves at various stages of maturity
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Mridusmita Chaliha, Shan Cao, Julian Gorman
Visit website(2020) Antimicrobial activity, total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves at various stages of maturity
An infrared analysis of Terminalia ferdinandiana exell [Combretaceae] fruit and leaves—towards the development of biospectroscopy tools to characterise uniquely Australian foods
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Miridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2020) An infrared analysis of Terminalia ferdinandiana exell [Combretaceae] fruit and leaves—towards the development of biospectroscopy tools to characterise uniquely Australian foods
Effect of sample presentation on the near infrared spectra of wild harvest Kakadu plum fruits (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Comalie Manolis
Visit website(2020) Effect of sample presentation on the near infrared spectra of wild harvest Kakadu plum fruits (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Impact of curcumin-mediated photosensitization on fungal growth, physicochemical properties and nutritional composition in Australian grown strawberry
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Dr Anh Phan
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Shamy Sarwar, Ram Mereddy, Hung Trieu Hong
Visit website(2020) Impact of curcumin-mediated photosensitization on fungal growth, physicochemical properties and nutritional composition in Australian grown strawberry
Biochemical, antioxidant and sensory evaluation of Davidsonia pruriens and Davidsoina jerseyana fruit infusion.
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Nilesh Prakash Nirmal, Ram Meredy, Dennis Webber
Visit website(2020) Biochemical, antioxidant and sensory evaluation of Davidsonia pruriens and Davidsoina jerseyana fruit infusion. Food Chemistry, (In press, Corrected proof).
Comparison of Phenolic Compounds, Carotenoids, Amino Acid Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Activities in the Leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Cultivars
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Mapula R. Moloto, Jerry L. Shai
Visit website(2020) Comparison of Phenolic Compounds, Carotenoids, Amino Acid Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Cultivars. Foods, 9(9), 1285.
Nutritional Value and Antimicrobial Activity of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian Indigenous Plant
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Miridusmita Chaliha, Hung Triu Hong, UjangTinggi
Visit website(2020) Nutritional Value and Antimicrobial Activity of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian Indigenous Plant. Foods, 9(7), 887.
Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Vimbainashe E. Manhivi
Visit website(2020) Enhancement of the Phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables. International journal of Food Properties, 23 (1).
Complexities in developing Australian Aboriginal enterprises based on natural resources
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Julian T. Gorman, Melissa Betivoglio, Chris Brady, Penelope Wurm, Sivaram Vemuri
Visit website(2020) Complexities in developing Australian Aboriginal enterprises based on natural resources. The Rangeland Journal, 42(2), 113-128.
‘Wild mango’, one of the earliest-known plant foods eaten in Australia, next big thing
Visit website‘Wild mango’, one of the earliest-known plant foods eaten in Australia, next big thing. Australian Geographic, Jun 2020
A Mid Infrared (MIR) Spectroscopy Study of the Composition of Edible Australian Green Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)—a Qualitative Study
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Shanmugam Alagappan
Visit website(2020) A Mid Infrared (MIR) Spectroscopy Study of the Composition of Edible Australian Green Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)—a Qualitative Study. Food Analytical Methods, 13, 1627-1633.
A Practical Approach on the Combination of GC-MS and Chemometric Tools to Study Australian Edible Green Ants
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Shanmugam Alagappan, Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2020) A Practical Approach on the Combination of GC-MS and Chemometric Tools to Study Australian Edible Green Ants. Food Analytical Methods, 13, 1475-1481.
Enrichment of Mango Fruit Leathers with Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Improves Their Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties.
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Tshudufhadzo Mphaphuli, Vimbainashe E. Manhivi, Retha Slabbert
Visit website(2020) Enrichment of Mango Fruit Leathers with Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Improves Their Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties. Foods 2020, 9(4), 431
Australian natives: new opportunities based on traditional knowledge
Visit websiteFull text available through the AIFST quarterly publication Food Australia, or contact authors for more details: Heather Smyth and Yasmina Sultanbawa. ‘Australian natives: new opportunities based on traditional knowledge’, Food Australia, Apr-Jun 2020.
Effects of Different Drying Methods on Untargeted Phenolic Metabolites, and Antioxidant Activity in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and Nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Millicent G. Managa
Visit website(2020) Effects of Different Drying Methods on Untargeted Phenolic Metabolites, and Antioxidant Activity in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and Nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Molecules 25(6)1326
Determination of Ascorbic Acid in Kakadu plum
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Australian Native Plant Foods and Their Contribution to Diet Diversity
Visit website(2020) Australian Native Plant Foods and Their Contribution to Diet Diversity. Proceedings 36(1) 111
Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Louwrens Hoffman
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Adiamo Oladipupo
Visit website(2019) Acacia seed proteins: Low or high quality? A comprehensive review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 19(1) 1541-
Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as a Sustainable Indigenous Agribusiness
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Julian T. Gorman, Penelope A.S. Wurm, SivaramVemuri, Chris Brady.
Visit website(2019) Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as a Sustainable Indigenous Agribusiness. Economic Botany.74, 74-91.
Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly – nutritional and bioactive properties.
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit websiteIndustry Report: Innovation Connections – Rainforest Bounty (2019)
Chemical residue and elemental analysis of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) used as a herbal infusion
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Mridusmita, Chaliha, Marion and Bruno Dann, Twin Lakes Cultural Park
Visit websiteThis report has enabled the sale of 2 tonnes of the dried powder as a herbal infusion (2019)
Information for European Union approval of Kakadu plum as a Traditional Food
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Mridusmita, Chaliha and Australian Native Food and Botanicals (ANFAB)
Visit websiteInformation provided on the production of KP powder, nutritional and biochemical composition, product specification sheets, safety and toxicity. (2019)
Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
Visit websiteIndustry Report: Innovation Connections – Gumby Gumby Australia (2019)
Scoping study on Feijoa – bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
Visit websiteIndustry Report: Innovation Connections – Product Art Ltd. (2019)
Determination of Ascorbic Acid
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Mridusmita, Chaliha, and T.H.E. Kakadu plum Propriety Ltd.
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Terminalia ferdinandiana, a traditional medicinal plant of Australia, alleviates hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and inflammation, in vitro
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Miridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2019) Terminalia ferdinandiana, a traditional medicinal plant of Australia, alleviates hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and inflammation, in vitro. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 17:1
Antioxidant Rich Extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana Inhibit the Growth of Foodborne Bacteria
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Osborne, Simone A
Visit website(2019) Antioxidant-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana interfere with estimation of cell viability. Antioxidants, 8 6.
Ellagic acid-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit and seeds, improve cell viability in vitro compared to ellagic acid alone
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Osborne, Simone A
Visit website(2018). Ellagic acid-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit and seeds, improve cell viability in vitro compared to ellagic acid alone. In: Conference Program & Abstract Booklet. 26th Annual RACI R & D Topics Conference 2018, Canberra, ACT, Australia, (18-19).
Safety assessment of ellagic acid-rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary, Osborne, Simone
Visit website(2018). Safety assessment of ellagic acid-rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum). In: QACS 2018 – Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium, Brisbane QLD, Australia, ().
B13 – Native Australian Fruits: freeze-dried Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) powder as an example for a high-quality food product
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Stan Kubow
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Bobasa, Eshetu M., Chaliha, Mridusmita, Dao, Anh
Visit website(2018). B13 – Native Australian Fruits: freeze-dried Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) powder as an example for a high-quality food product. In: Programme and Abstracts. 3rd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2018, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (43-43).
Mechanism of Action against Food Spoilage Yeasts and Bioactivity of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum Plant Solvent Extracts
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Alderees, Fahad, Mereddy, Ram, Webber, Dennis, Nirmal, Nilesh
Visit website(2018) Mechanism of action against food spoilage yeasts and bioactivity of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum plant solvent extracts. Foods, 7 11: 1-15.
Biochemical and functional properties of indigenous Australian herbal infusions
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Nirmal, Nilesh Prakash, Webber, Dennis, Mereddy, Ram
Visit website(2018) Biochemical and functional properties of indigenous Australian herbal infusions. Food Bioscience, 26 133-138.
Cytotoxicity of Terminalia ferdinandiana extracts in intestinal and hepatic cancer cell lines
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary T., Osborne, Simone A
Visit website(2018). Cytotoxicity of Terminalia ferdinandiana extracts in intestinal and hepatic cancer cell lines. In: Proceedings for the 10th International Symposium on Poisonous Plants (ISOPP). 10th International Symposium on Poisonous Plants (ISOPP), St George, Utah, United States, (30-30).
Nutritional characteristics of native Australian fruits: Kakadu plum and green plum as examples.
Visit website(2018) Nutritional characteristics of native Australian fruits: Kakadu plum and green plum as examples. Nutridate, 29 3: 8-12.
Kakadu plum: safety assessment
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary, Osborne, Simone
Visit website(2018). Kakadu plum: safety assessment. In: Workshop on An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on the Legal, Social and Scientific Uses of the Kakadu plum, Brisbane QLD, Australia, ().
Buchanania obovata: An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Fyfe, Selina A., Tinggi, Ujang, Biehl, Eva M
Visit website(2018) Buchanania obovata : An Australian Indigenous food for diet diversification : Buchanania obovata : An Australian Indigenous food. Nutrition & Dietetics.
Buchanania obovata: Functionality and Phytochemical Profiling of the Australian Native Green Plum
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Fyfe, Selina A.
Visit website(2018) Buchanania obovata: functionality and phytochemical profiling of the Australian native green plum. Foods, 7 5.
Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Kernels: A Novel Nutrition Source
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Fletcher, Mary T., Tinggi, Ujang
Visit website(2018) Chemical and nutritional composition of Terminalia ferdinandiana (kakadu plum) kernels: a novel nutrition source. Foods, 7 4: 60.
Nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) from the Northern Territory, Australia
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Akter, Saleha, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary, Williams, David
Visit website(2018). Nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) from the Northern Territory, Australia. In: Abstracts. Active Integrated Matter (AIM) Conference 2018, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, ().
Sensory vocabulary for five native Australian plant foods and five native Australian leaf teas
Visit website(2018) Sensory vocabulary for five native Australian plant foods and five native Australian leaf teas. In: Oral presentation. Australian and New Zealand Sensory and Consumer Science Symposium, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
Formulation, characterisation and antibacterial activity of lemon myrtle and anise myrtle essential oil in water nanoemulsion
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Nirmal, Nilesh Prakash, Mereddy, Ram, Li, Li
Visit website(2018) Formulation, characterisation and antibacterial activity of lemon myrtle and anise myrtle essential oil in water nanoemulsion. Food Chemistry, 254 1-7.
Processing of native plant foods and ingredients
Visit website(2016). Processing of native plant foods and ingredients. In Yasmina Sultanbawa and Fazal Sultanbawa (Ed.), Australian native plants: cultivation and uses in the health and food industries (pp. 295-307) Boca Raton, FL, United States: Taylor & Francis Group. doi:10.1201/b20635-26
Australian native plants: anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit website(2016). Australian native plants: anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties. In Yasmina Sultanbawa and Fazal Sultanbawa (Ed.), Australian Native Plants: Cultivation and Uses in the Health and Food Industries (pp. 237-249) Boca Raton, Florida, United States: CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group. doi:10.1201/b20635-21
Food preservation and the antimicrobial activity of Australian native plants
Visit website(2016). Food preservation and the antimicrobial activity of Australian native plants. In Yasmina Sultanbawa and Fazal Sultanbawa (Ed.), Australian native plants: cultivation and uses in the health and food industries (pp. 251-263) Boca Raton, FL, United States: Taylor & Francis Group. doi:10.1201/b20635-22
Unique flavours from Australian native plants
Visit website(2016). Unique flavours from Australian native plants. In Yasmina Sultanbawa and Fazal Sultanbawa (Ed.), Australian native plants cultivation and uses in the health and food industries (pp. 265-274) Boca Raton, FL, United States: Taylor & Francis Group. doi:10.1201/b20635-23
Australian native plants: Anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit website(2017). Australian native plants: Anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties. In Australian Native Plants: Cultivation and Uses in the Health and Food Industries
Food preservation and the antimicrobial activity of Australian native plants
Visit website(2017). Food preservation and the antimicrobial activity of Australian native plants. In Australian native plants: cultivation and uses in the health and food industries (pp. 251-264) Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b20635
Processing of native plant foods and ingredients
Visit website(2017). Processing of native plant foods and ingredients. In Australian native plants: cultivation and uses in the health and food industries (pp. 295-308) Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b20635
Value added nutritionally rich products from Australian wattle seeds (Acacia species)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Shelat, K., Cross, D., Olarte Mantilla, S
Visit website(2017).Value added nutritionally rich products from Australian wattle seeds (Acacia species). In: Book of oral abstracts. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, (31-31). 20-22 November 2017.
In vitro antimicrobial effects and mode of action of KP (Terminalia ferdinandiana) products against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Chaliha, M., Shelat, K., Fernando, C., Williams, D
Visit website(2017). In vitro antimicrobial effects and mode of action of KP (Terminalia ferdinandiana) products against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. In: International Tropical Agriculture Conference – High impact science to nourish the world. TropAg2017, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (108-108). 20-22 November 2017.
Extraction and characterization of a novel Terminalia pectin
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Chaliha, Mridusmita, Williams, David
Visit website(2017) Extraction and characterization of a novel Terminalia pectin. Food Science and Biotechnology, 27 1: 65-71.
Bioactive rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana by enzyme-assisted extraction: A simple food safe extraction method
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Chaliha, Mridusmita, Williams, David, Edwards, David, Pun, Sharon
Visit website(2017) Bioactive rich extracts from Terminalia ferdinandiana by enzyme-assisted extraction: a simple food safe extraction method. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 11 5: 96-106.
Organic acids in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): The good (ellagic), the bad (oxalic) and the uncertain (ascorbic)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Edwards, David, Pun, Sharon, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Burren, Brian, Tinggi, Ujang
Visit website(2016) Organic acids in Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana): the good (ellagic), the bad (oxalic) and the uncertain (ascorbic). Food Research International, 89 Pt 1: 237-244.
Measuring free ellagic acid: influence of extraction conditions on recovery by studying solubility and UV-Visible spectra
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Edwards, David, Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit website(2016) Measuring free ellagic acid: influence of extraction conditions on recovery by studying solubility and UV-Visible spectra. Chemical Papers, 70 8: 1078-1086.
Measuring the three forms of ellagic acid: suitability of extraction solvents
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Edwards, David, Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit website(2016) Measuring the three forms of ellagic acid: Suitability of extraction solvents. Chemical Papers, 70 2: 144-152.
Tasmanian Pepper Leaf (Tasmannia lanceolata) Oils
Visit website(2016). Tasmanian Pepper Leaf (Tasmannia lanceolata) Oils. In Victor R. Preedy (Ed.), Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety (pp. 819-823) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-416641-7.00093-6
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Oils
Visit website(2016). Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Oils. In Victor R. Preedy (Ed.), Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety (pp. 517-520) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-416641-7.00059-6
Anise Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) Oils
Visit website(2016). Anise Myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) Oils. In Victor R. Preedy (Ed.), Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety (pp. 215-218) Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-416641-7.00023-7
Evaluation of packaging films to extend storage life of Indigenous Australian vegetables and herbs
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Duong, M. Su, Sanderson, J., Cusack, A., Chaliha, M., Currie, M., Pun, S
Visit website(2015). Evaluation of packaging films to extend storage life of Indigenous Australian vegetables and herbs. In: J. D. H. Keatinge, R. Srinivasan and M. Mecozzi, Proceedings of the I International Symposium on Indigenous Vegetables. International Horticultural Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, (183-189).
Changes in quality and bioactivity of native food during storage
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Williams, D., Chaliha, M., Konczak, I
Visit websiteChanges in quality and bioactivity of native food during storage. Canberra, Australia: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), 2015.
Plant extracts as natural antimicrobials in food preservation
Visit website(2015). Plant extracts as natural antimicrobials in food preservation. In V. Ravishankar Rai and Jamuna A. Bai (Ed.), Microbial food safety and preservation techniques (pp. 373-382) Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b17465
Infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to detect methylglyoxal and antibacterial activity in Australian honeys
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Cozzolino, Daniel, Fuller, Steve, Cusack, Andrew, Currie, Margaret
Visit website(2015) Infrared spectroscopy as a rapid tool to detect methylglyoxal and antibacterial activity in Australian honeys. Food Chemistry, 172 207-212.
Profiling ellagic acid content: The importance of form and ascorbic acid levels
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Williams, David J., Edwards, David, Pun, Sharon, Chaliha, Mridusmita
Visit website(2014) Profiling ellagic acid content: the importance of form and ascorbic acid levels. Food Research International, 66 100-106.
Leptospermum (Manuka) honey: accepted natural medicine
Visit website(2014) Leptospermum (Manuka) honey: accepted natural medicine. In Laïd Boukraâ (Ed.), Honey in traditional and modern medicine (pp. 113-124) Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b15608-7
Effect of Packaging Materials and Storage on Major Volatile Compounds in Three Australian Native Herbs
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Chaliha, Mridusmita, Cusack, Andrew, Currie, Margaret
Visit website(2013) Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 61 24: 5738-5745.
Lexicon for the Sensory Description of Australian Native Plant Foods and Ingredients
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Sanderson, J. E
Visit website(2012) Lexicon for the sensory description of Australian native plant foods and ingredients. Journal of Sensory Studies, 27 6: 471-481.
Profiling Australian flavours
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Sanderson, J., Davis, C.
Visit website(2009). Profiling Australian flavours. In: 42nd Annual AIFST Convention, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. 13-16 July 2009.