Priority Area: Enriching human health and nutrition
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Acquisition of an automated platform (OmniLog ID Plus system)
Mantovani’s project will use a Biolog OmniLog Plus ID System, a technology that can identify over 2,500 species of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, to decipher the interplay…
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Development of biocontrol agents against Listeria monocytogenes in dairy production
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a prominent foodborne pathogen of particular concern in the dairy industry. Listeria is ubiquitous in dairy farms and easily contaminates contaminates dairy products. Due to its…
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High-resolution mass spectrometry analysis (HRMS) of dairy products
Production of high-quality milk, cheese, and other dairy products is essential to the Wisconsin dairy industry. Conventional methods to monitor dairy product quality use non-specific compositional analysis, such as fat…
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Pulsating droplet tensiometerfor measuring interfacial rheologyin dairy products
Hartel’s project will use a Drop Shape Analyzer, a device that analyzes the interfacial properties at fat/serum and air/serum boundaries in dairy products, to greatly enhance capabilities of understanding the…
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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.…
