KM
Kumar Mallikarjunan
Principal Investigator
University of Minnesota
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Food processing and safety, nonthermal technologies, biosensing, packaging
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Work spans process design for plant and animal foods; nonthermal technologies; extrusion-based protein structuring; biosensing and chemometrics for rapid safety and quality assessment; and active, barrier packaging to protect sensory quality and shelf-life.
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KM
University of Minnesota

Extrusion process optimization for plant protein-starch functionality

Research-based solution for optimizing extrusion parameters to tailor the chemistry, structure, and functionality of plant protein ingredients for specific food applications. Combines predictive modeling, response surfac...

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KM
University of Minnesota

Coconut sugar separation from coconut flavor compounds

A two-step process to purify coconut sugar by extracting objectionable flavor compounds with solvents and concentrating sugars via membrane filtration. Designed for food industry applications requiring clean-label coconu...

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KM
University of Minnesota

High pressure processing for microbial reduction in cocoa liquor

Explore high pressure processing techniques to achieve significant microbial reduction in cocoa liquor, maintaining quality. Focus on optimizing pressure, temperature, and time for efficient results, with potential syner...

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KM
University of Minnesota

Chemosensory electronic nose for lipid oxidation detection in proteins

Innovative electronic nose technology for rapid, non-destructive detection of lipid oxidation in dairy, meat, and plant proteins. Utilizes multiple sensors to produce unique smell prints for precise identification of oxi...

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KM
University of Minnesota

Giant magnetic resistance sensor for rapid salmonella detection in chocolate

A GMR-based sensor system designed to swiftly detect Salmonella in chocolate production environments, with potential applications in diverse food matrices. Initially developed for clinical diagnostics, it now targets foo...

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KM
University of Minnesota

Dairy protein-based biodegradable films for shelf life extension of produce

Innovative biodegradable films made from dairy proteins and cellulose enhance shelf life of fresh produce by reducing respiration and microbial spoilage. Incorporating antimicrobial enzymes further boosts their effective...

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KM
University of Minnesota

Extending shelf life of fresh meat with cold plasma and high pressure processing

Innovative combination of atmospheric cold plasma, high pressure processing, and natural antimicrobials to extend the shelf life and maintain quality of fresh meat products. Includes electronic nose technology for rapid,...

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KM
Kumar Mallikarjunan
Principal Investigator
University of Minnesota
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Principal Investigator
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Food processing technologyFood safety and quality control
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Food Chemistry & BiochemistryFood Engineering & ProcessingFood Science
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