Author

Faith Angeline Manditsera

Observed names: F Manditsera, F. A. Manditsera, F. Manditsera, F.A. Manditsera, Faith A. Manditsera, Faith Angelina Manditsera, Faith Manditsera, Manditsera, Faith A.

Institution: Harare Institute of Technology

Observed institutions: Chinhoyi University of Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Wageningen University & Research

ORCID: 0000-0001-7977-8162

Observed ORCID: 0000-0001-7977-8162

OpenAlex ID: A5083845849

Safety of wild harvested and reared edible insects: A review

2019 · T.R. Murefu, L. Macheka, et al. · Food Control · 212

Effect of domestic cooking methods on protein digestibility and mineral bioaccessibility of wild harvested adult edible insects

2019 · Faith A. Manditsera, Pieternel A. Luning, et al. · Food Research International · 138

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Barriers, benefits and motivation factors for the implementation of food safety management system in the food sector in Harare Province, Zimbabwe

2013 · Lesley Macheka, Faith Angeline Manditsera, et al. · Food Control · 125

Consumption patterns of edible insects in rural and urban areas of Zimbabwe: taste, nutritional value and availability are key elements for keeping the insect eating habit

2018 · Faith A. Manditsera, Catriona M. M. Lakemond, et al. · Food Security · 121

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Nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of Henicus whellani (Orthoptera: Stenopelmatidae), an edible ground cricket, in south-eastern Zimbabwe

2014 · R. Musundire, C. J. Zvidzai, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 89

Insects in food and feed systems in sub-Saharan Africa: the untapped potentials

2020 · Samuel A. Babarinde, Brighton M. Mvumi, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 65

Effects of Thermal Treatment on the Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Some Vegetables

2010 · B. Chipurura, M. Muchuweti, et al. · Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 64

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The contribution of wild harvested edible insects (Eulepida mashona and Henicus whellani) to nutrition security in Zimbabwe

2018 · Faith A. Manditsera, Pieternel A. Luning, et al. · Journal of Food Composition and Analysis · 55

Contribution of edible insects to improved food and nutrition security: A review

2022 · Faith Matiza Ruzengwe, Shingai P. Nyarugwe, et al. · International Journal of Food Science & Technology · 33

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Nutritional and bioactive compounds composition ofEulepida mashona, an edible beetle in Zimbabwe

2016 · R. Musundire, C.J. Zvidzai, et al. · Journal of Insects as Food and Feed · 31

Mopane worm value chain in Zimbabwe: Evidence on knowledge, practices, and processes in Gwanda District

2022 · Faith A. Manditsera, Juliet Mubaiwa, et al. · PLoS ONE · 28

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Eucalyptus grandis and Tagetes minuta leaf powders effectively protect stored maize against Sitophilus zeamais without affecting grain organoleptic properties

2015 · R Musundire, F Mazodze, et al. · African Journal of Agricultural Research · 26

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Agro-ecological distribution and consumption of wild harvested edible insects, fruits, and vegetables in rural Zimbabwe

2022 · Lesley Macheka, Faith A. Manditsera, et al. · Future Foods · 23

Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder – An example from Zimbabwe

2023 · Moira Ledbetter, Jonathon Desmond Wilkin, et al. · Journal of Functional Foods · 22

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Identifying causes of mechanical defects and critical control points in fruit supply chains: an overview of a banana supply chain

2013 · Lesley Macheka, Ruth Tambudzai Ngadze, et al. · International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation · 21

Postharvest orange losses and small-scale farmers’ perceptions on the loss causes in the fruit value chain: a case study of Rusitu Valley, Zimbabwe

2013 · Stephen Tawanda Musasa, Brighton M. Mvumi, et al. · Journals & Books Hosting (International Knowledge Sharing Platform) · 19

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Optimising mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) processing for improved nutritional and microbial quality

2023 · F. Matiza Ruzengwe, F.A. Manditsera, et al. · Journal of Insects as Food and Feed · 15

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Food safety governance in Zimbabwe: Challenges, regulatory gaps, and strategies for global compliance

2025 · D.T. Mugadza, K.W. Feresu, et al. · Food Control · 14

Effects of seasonal variation and geographical location on the nutritional composition of mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina)

2023 · O.N. Madimutsa, L. Macheka, et al. · Journal of Insects as Food and Feed · 6

Effect of heat treatment on selected macronutrients in the wild harvested edible ground cricket, Henicus whellani Chopard

2021 · Jemitias Tinarwo, Brighton M. Mvumi, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 5

Antimicrobial resistance awareness and food safety concerns among rural households in Zimbabwe

2025 · George Kembo, Lesley Macheka, et al. · One Health · 4

Influence of soil properties on pre-pupal burrowing, pupation and nutritional content of Gonimbrasia belina Westwood

2024 · Courage Bangira, Obert Madimutsa, et al. · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science · 4

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Effect Of Withering Temperature and Time on Biochemical Properties of Vegetatively Propagated and Seedling Tea

2022 · Lesley Macheka, Veronica Chifamba, et al. · Nutrition & Food Science International journal · 3

Isolation and characterization of pectin from tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) fruit pulp as a source of natural pectin

2025 · Patience Paidamoyo Ngani, Faith Angeline Manditsera, et al. · Cogent Food & Agriculture · 2

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Climate change knowledge and changes in child feeding practices in rural Zimbabwe

2025 · George Kembo, Terrence Kairiza, et al. · Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition · 2

Works count: 35

Citation count: 1,126

H-index: 16

I10-index: 18