Ennet Moholisa obtained PhD in Food Science in 2015.
Fields of Expertise
- Food Science & Technology: Food safety, shelf life, functional foods, processed meat products.
- Food Safety & Consumer Health: Focused on ensuring meat and meat products meet safety standards and consumer expectations.
- Animal & Meat Science: Carcass quality, sensory evaluation, meat processing, authenticity testing
- Legislation & Policy Research: Contributed to national regulations on brine inclusion in frozen chicken and involved in the projects reviewing the South African Beef Carcass Classification System.
- Innovative Utilisation of Meat Resources: Researching the use of fifth quarter meats (intestines, organs, blood) in processed products and exploring underutilised sources such as goat and indigenous chicken.
- Agro-Processing & Value Addition: Actively engaged in projects that enhance rural development and food sustainability through agro-processing initiatives.
- Sustainability: Food loss & waste prevention, agro‑processing innovation
- Research & Mentorship: Thesis examination, student supervision, peer review, editorial board service
Work Experience Highlights
- ARC – Animal Production Institute
- Conducted groundbreaking research that informed South African legislation on brine inclusion in frozen chicken.
- Involved in review of the Beef Carcass Classification System, ensuring alignment with industry needs and consumer expectations.
- Currently spearheading projects on alternative meat sources and fifth quarter utilisation, contributing to sustainable meat processing practices.
- Collaborates on agro-processing projects aimed at improving food security, rural livelihoods, and innovation in meat product development.
- International & National Engagements
- Organising Committee, Regional Workshop on Food Loss & Waste (2025, Pretoria)–attended all the meetings and involved in program development, some logistics, communication and out reach. Coordinated the ARC team participants and facilitated a group discussion on slaughterhouse blood re-use
- Technical Team, G20-MACS Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting (2025, Polokwane)–involved in write all workshops, scriber for the thematic priority: Transformation of Agrifood Systems and Supported technical agenda
- Rapporteur, Gauteng Agro-Processing Convention & Expo Summit (2025, Johannesburg)–involved in the synthesis of key outcomes and report writing
- Guest Lecturer, University of Johannesburg (2023) – Delivered lecture on processed meat products to postgraduate students.
- Congress Chair, SAAFOST Biennial International Congress (2019) – Led congress session on food security, nutrition, and well-being.
- Advisory Roles
- Member, National Advisory Committee on Food Loss & Waste (2022–present)–Advise on food waste-related research
- Research Interests
- Meat product innovation and chemical stability.
- Consumer-focused food safety and quality.
- Sustainable utilisation of unconventional meat sources.
- Policy development and regulatory frameworks in meat science.