Mailing Address
Athens, CAES Campus
University of Georgia, Department of Food Science & Technology, 301 Food Science Building, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602-2610
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Athens, CAES Campus
University of Georgia, Department of Food Science & Technology, 301 Food Science Building, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602-2610
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Description of Research Interests
Food Chemistry: Lipid biotechnology/chemistry/biochemistry. We work on the chemical and enzymatic modification of lipids, including the production of structured lipids and various fat analogs. We then study the chemical, physical and physiological properties of modified lipids and their food applications. We design fat analogs for use in infant formula, trans-free margarines, trans-free spreads, trans-free shortenings, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, or as food ingredients. We also isolate, characterize, and assess the antioxidant capacities of phytochemicals.
Website
Lipid Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Phytochemicals Laboratory
Courses Taught
FDST 6500/8500: Graduate Seminars
FDST 8010: Food Lipids
FDST 8100: Food Carbohydrates