Research Areas

Food safety and legislation (mycotoxin safety and mitigation in food systems). Evaluation of the effectiveness of current food safety regulations in controlling mycotoxin contamination, comparing national (Malawi Bureau of Standards) and international (Codex Alimentarius) standards,Phytochemistry, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, investigating bioactive compound profiles of under-utilised plant foods and their roles in Non-communicable disease prevention and mitigation. ,

Profile

Food Science and Technology Specialist, MSc. in Food Science, My research interests lie in phytochemistry and bioactives, particularly those found in indigenous and underutilized food sources. I am eager to explore the potential health benefits and innovative applications of these natural compounds.

Publications

• Journal Article
  Luhanga, P., Katundu, M., & Maoni, M. (2025). Effects of Postharvest Storage Methods on Retention of Carotenoids in Malawian Local and Hybrid Orange Maize Varieties. Journal of Food Quality, 2025(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/jfq/3238767 (2025)
  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/jfq/3238767/

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