Priority Area: Enriching human health and nutrition
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Glycomacropeptide (GMP) derived from cheese whey: Treating obesity by manipulating hunger hormones and the gut microbiota
This research will create a value-added product from cheese whey, a GMP protein supplement, to treat obesity and prevent related health problems in humans. Obesity affects one in three adults…
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Whey-fortified fermented milk for inhibiting intestinal inflammation
Fermented milk products (FMPs) such as yogurts and kefir are increasing in popularity in the U.S. While consumer acceptance of the established health-promoting properties of FMPs is increasing, it’s not…
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Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) synthesized from lactose as milk supplement to promote probiotic growth
This project intends to synthesize galactooligosaccharides (GOS) from lactose as a cow milk supplement to promote probiotic growth and improve gut health in humans. GOS is a major component in…
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Utilization of plasma activated water (PAW) as a clean-in-place (CIP) sanitizer for surface disinfection of dairy processing equipment
Dairy products are susceptible to microbial contamination and spoilage. Equipment surfaces of manufacturing machinery in the dairy processing line are the main source of biological contamination of processed milk. Contamination…
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Texture analyzer for dairy products
Lewis’ project will use a texture analyzer to expand the research and teaching capacity at UW–River Falls in the areas of food and dairy processing, product development, and dairy packaging…
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Optimization of casein micelle nanoparticle formation using high pressure homogenization and processing aids
Casein proteins, the most abundant proteins in milk, orient themselves into micellar structures with water resistant cores. Micellar structures help the body absorb fat soluble vitamins and other complicated fats.…
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Characterization of cold plasma via optical and electrical diagnostics
Wan’s project will use high resolution spectrometers, an oscilloscope, and deuterium-tungsten halogen sources to better understand cold plasma, a novel non-thermal technology. Cold plasma has demonstrated high efficiency in microbial…
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Dairy processing laboratory to support new faculty research and outreach program
Rayne’s project will renovate the dairy plant lab to turn it into a functional and up-to-date research laboratory space for faculty in the dairy processing field. This renovation will support…
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High-speed refrigerated floor centrifuge dedicated to understanding antibiotic resistance in Listeria monocytogenes isolates from dairy cattle and dairy farms (Biological Safety Level-2)
Huyng’s project will use a high-speed refrigerated floor centrifuge dedicated for Biological Safety Level-2 work. This is essential for research to understand and circumvent antibiotic resistance in Listeria monocytogenes, which…
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Discovering a new dairy-based ingredient to replace fat in whipped cream
A major issue in the dairy cream industry are rising health concerns of consumers looking for low-fat alternatives. Many low-fat options are stabilized by ingredients that are unfamiliar to consumers.…
