Dr. Maud Muchuweti
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Dr. Maud Muchuweti

Executive Dean
University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Wastewater Treatment
62%
Polysaccharide Chemistry
90%
Natural Products
75%
Biochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Chakuma, N., B. Chipurura, M. Muchuweti, K. Chitindingu, M. Bhebhe and L. Chagonda, 2015. Total phenolic content, free radical scavenging and antioxidant potential of lennea discolor [Sond.] engl bark and root extracts. J. Biol. Active Prod. Nat., 1: 71-77.
  2. Bhebhe, M., 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 Afr. J. Bot., 100: 213-218.
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  3. Benhura, C., J. Kugara, M. Muchuweti, S.F. Nyagura, F. Matarise, P.E. Gombiro and G. Nyandoro, 2015. Drying kinetics of syrup of Parinari curatellifolia fruit and cereal based product, zvambwa. J. Food Sci. Technol., 52: 4965-4974.
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  4. Chitindingu, K., M.A.N. Benhura and M. Muchuweti, 2014. Food shortage in Zimbabwe: Can wild cereal grains be an alternative source of nutrition? J. Adv. Chem., 7: 1300-1307.
  5. Chipurura, B., F. Pswarayi and M. Muchuweti, 2014. Sensory properties and consumer acceptance of a stirred-type yoghurt Produced from Baobab (Adansonia digitata) pulp during refrigerated storage. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 14: 8696-8708.
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  6. Benhura, C., M.A.N. Benhura, M. Muchuweti and P.E. Gombiro, 2014. Assessment of the colour of Parinari curatellifolia fruit using an image processing computer software package. Int. J. Agric. Food Res., 2: 41-48.
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  7. Benhura, C., J. Kugara, M. Muchuweti, Nyagura and P.E. Gombiro, 2014. Nutritional composition of food products made from ParinariCuratellifolia fruit syrup and meals of cereals grown in Zimbabwe. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 20: 27-44.
  8. Viol, D.I., L.S. Chagonda, T. Munodawafa, M. Muchuweti, S.R. Moyo and A.H. Mericli, 2013. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic contents of some traditional medicinal plants from Zimbabwe. J. Biol. Active Prod. Nat., 3: 345-352.
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  9. Muchuweti, M., N. Matongo, M.A.N Benhura, M. Bhebhe, Kasiyamhuru and B. Chipurura, 2013. Nutritional composition of parinaricuratellifolia fruit and a jam made from the fruit: An untapped resourse. Acta Hortic., 2: 621-624.
  10. Chipurura, B., M. Muchuweti, W. Parawira and A. Kasiyamhuru, 2013. An assessment of the phenolic content, composition and antioxidant capacity of selected Indigenous vegetables of Zimbabwe. Acta Hortic., 979: 611-615.
  11. Chipurura, B., M. Muchuweti and A. Kasiyamhuru, 2013. Wild leafy vegetables consumed in Buhera District of Zimbabwe and their phenolic compounds content. Ecol. Food Nutr., 52: 178-189.
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  12. Chipurura, B. and M. Muchuweti, 2013. Post harvest treatment of Adansonia digitata (baobab) fruits in Zimbabwe and the potential of making yoghurt from the pulp. Int. J. Postharvest Technol. Innovation, 3: 392-402.
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  13. Benhura, M.A.N., M. Muchuweti, P.E. Gombiro and C. Benhura, 2013. Properties of (Parinari curatellifolia) (Hacha or Chakata) fruit from different parts of Harare, Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 13: 8004-8018.
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  14. Benhura, C., M.A.N. Benhura, M. Muchuweti and P.E. Gombiro, 2013. Viscosity properties of parinaricuratellifolia fruit syrup. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 19: 1-11.
  15. Chitindingu, K., J.J. Chitindingu, M.A. Benhura, A. Marume, I. Mutingwende, M. Bhebhe and M. Muchuweti, 2012. Antioxidant capacity of bioactive compounds extracted from selected wild and domesticated cereals of Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 6: 62-68.
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  16. C. Benhura, M.A.N. Benhura, M. Muchuweti, S.F. Nyagura, P.E. Gombiro 2012. Proximate Analysis of Parinari curatellifolia Fruit Pulp of Fruit from Parts of Harare and a Rural Area in Zimbabwe Pak. J. Nutr., 11: 639-642.
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  17. Nhukarume, L., Z. Chikwambi, M. Muchuweti and B. Chipurura, 2010. Phenolic Compounds and antioxidant capacities of parinari curatellifolia, strychnos apinosa and adanisonia digitata. J. Food Biochem., 34: 207-221.
  18. Chipurura, B., M. Muchuweti and F. Manditseraa, 2010. Effects of thermal treatment on the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of some vegetables. Asian J. Clin. Nutr., 2: 93-100.
  19. Chipurura, B. and M. Muchuweti, 2010. Effect of irradiation and high pressure processing technologies on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities of vegetables. Asian J. Clin. Nutr., 2: 190-199.
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  20. Munodawafa, T., L.S. Chagonda, I. Viol, M. Muchuweti and S.R. Moyo, 2009. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of some zimbabwean traditional medicinal plants. RPMP, 29: 294-402.
  21. Muchuweti, M., A. Kasiayamhuru, M.A.N. Benhura, B. Chipurura, P. Amuna, F. Zotor and W. Parawira, 2009. Assessment of the nutritional value of wild leafy vegetables consumed in the buhera district of zimbabwe: A preliminary study. Acta Hortic., 1: 323-329.
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  22. Parawira, W. and M. Muchuweti, 2008. An overview of the trend and status of food science and technology research in Zimbabwe over a period of 30 years. Sci. Res. Essays, 3: 599-612.
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  23. Ndhlala, A.R., M. Muchuweti, C. Mupure, K. Chitindingu, T. Murenje, A. Kasiyamhuru and M.A. Benhura, 2008. Phenolic content and profiles of selected wild fruits of Zimbabwe: Ximenia caffra, Artobotrys brachypetalus and Syzygium cordatum. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 43: 1333-1337.
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  24. Ndhlala, A.R., K. Chitindingu, C. Mupure, T. Murenje, F. Ndhlala, M.A. Benhura and M. Muchuweti, 2008. Antioxidant properties of methanolic extracts from Diospyros mespiliformis (Jackal Berry), Flacourtia indica (Batoka plum), Uapaca kirkiana (Wild Loquat) and Ziziphus mauritiana (yellow berry) fruits. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 43: 284-288.
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  25. Muchuweti, M. and Z. Chikwambi, 2008. Isolation and identification of anthocyanins in the fruit peels of starkrimson and marx red bartlett common pear cultivars and their bud mutants. Am. J. Food Technol., 3: 1-12.
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  26. Ndhlala, A.R., A. Kasiyamhuru, C. Mupure, K. Chitindingu, M.A. Benhura and M. Muchuweti, 2007. Phenolic composition of Flacourtia indica, Opuntia megacantha and Sclerocarya birrea. Food Chem., 103: 82-87.
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  27. Muchuweti, M., M. Chirongo, A.R. Ndhlala, C.H. Mupure and K. Chitindingu, 2007. Free radical scavenging antioxidant capacity and activities of selected teas of zimbabwe. RPMP, 19: 307-318.
  28. Muchuweti, M., E. Kativu, C.H. Mupure, C. Chidewe, A.R. Ndhlala and M.A.N. Benhura, 2007. Phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of some spices. Am. J. Food Technol., 2: 414-420.
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  29. Muchuweti, M., C. Mupure, A. Ndhlala, T. Murenje and M.A.N. Benhura, 2007. Screening of antioxidant and radical scavenging activity of Vigna ungiculata, Bidens pilosa and Cleome gynandra. Am. J. Food Technol., 2: 161-168.
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  30. Dzingirai, B., M. Muchuweti, T. Murenje, C. Chidewe, M.A.N. Benhura and L. Chagonda, 2007. Phenolic content and phospholids peroxidation inhibition bymethanolic extracts of two medicinal plants: Elionurosmuticus and Hypoxishemerocallidea. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 1: 137-141.
  31. Chitindingu, K., A.R. Ndhlala, C. Chapano, M.A. Benhura and M. Muchuweti, 2007. Phenolic compound content, profiles and antioxidant activities of Amaranthus hybridus (Pigweed), Brachiaria brizantha (Upright brachiaria) and Panicum maximum (Guinee grass). J. Food Biochem., 31: 206-216.
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  32. Ndhlala, A.R., C.H. Mupure, K. Chitindingu, M.A.N. Benhura and M. Muchuweti, 2006. Antioxidant potentials and degrees of polymerization of six wild fruits. Scient. Res. Essay, 1: 87-92.
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  33. Muchuweti, M., L. Nyamukonda, L.S. Chagonda, A.R. Ndhlala, M.M. Chipo and M. Benhura, 2006. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in selected medicinal plants of Zimbabwe. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 41: 33-38.
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  34. Muchuweti, M., J.W. Birkett, E. Chinyanga, R. Zvauya, M.D. Scrimshaw and J.N. Lester, 2006. Heavy metal content of vegetables irrigated with mixtures of wastewater and sewage sludge in Zimbabwe: Implications for human health. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ., 112: 41-48.
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  35. Muchuweti, M., C.H. Mupure, A.R. Ndhlala and A. Kasiyamhuru, 2006. Characterization of polyphenol oxidase from Uapaca kirkiana fruit. J. Sci. Food Agric., 86: 328-332.
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  36. Muchuweti, M., A.R. Ndhlala and A. Kasiyamhuru, 2006. Analysis of phenolic acids including tannins, gallotanins and flavonols in Uapaca kirkiana Fruits. Food Chem., 94: 415-419.
  37. Muchuweti, M., G. Zenda, A.R. Ndhlala and A. Kasiyamhuru, 2005. Sugars, organic acid and phenolic compounds of Ziziphus mauritiana fruit. Eur. Food Res. Technol., 221: 570-574.
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  38. Muchuweti, M., E. Moyo and S. Mushipe, 2005. Some properties of the polygalacturonase from four Zimbabwean wild fruits (Uapaca kirkiana, Zizphus mauritiana, Tamarindus indica and Berchemia discolor fruits). Food Chem., 90: 655-661.
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  39. Muchuweti, M., A.R. Ndhlala and A. Kasiamhuru, 2005. Estimation of the degreee of polymerisation of tannins during ripening of Uapaca kirkiana fruit. J. Sci. Food Agric., 85: 1647-1650.
  40. Muchuweti, M., 1998. Review of gums of industrial value. J. Applied Sci. Sourthen Afr., 4: 29-33.