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Dec 3, 2015
Ken Lee, a professor in The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Sep 17, 2015
When Morgan Cichon completed her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and economics at Emory University, she knew she wanted to pursue an advanced degree in a chemistry-related field in which her research would be applied.
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Dec 4, 2014
By: Stephanie Diamond
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Dec 1, 2014
This post is written in recognition of World Food Day – “a day of action against hunger.” On this day across the globe people take part in food
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Nov 26, 2014
Last week TIC Gums’ senior regional account manager David Audia and technical service representative Amanda Hoffman visited Ohio State University where they received a tour of the Parker Food Science and Technology Building. OSU works with many regional food companies by providing sensory testing and pilot plant runs to assist in product development. “It was great to see the pilot plant and how OSU is integrated within the community,” said Amanda.
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Nov 5, 2014
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences recently hosted the 2014 International Nonthermal Processing Short Course and Workshop. Under the direction of lead organizer, Dr. VM Balasubramaniam, the event drew over 170 participants from 24 countries. These participants represented various food processors, equipment vendors, government agencies, and academia.
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Oct 27, 2014
After you divide up your Halloween loot and before you dive face first into a peanut butter cup, think about this: A whole bunch of molecular reactions had to occur to bring you that gooey goodness.
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Oct 3, 2014
Order from any number of Chinese takeout restaurants these days, and you might notice that many menus boast “NO ADDED MSG.” The label can also be found in supermarket aisles on snack foods or on packaged seasonings.
The labels are meant to ease consumers’ worries, because MSG, which is used as a flavor enhancer, has for decades been popularly linked to various health problems, such as headaches and allergic reactions. It's even been considered a factor in infantile obesity.
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Sep 26, 2014
Dairy products have been a key component of a healthy diet and a source of many nutrients. The industry has employed time-tested and validated thermal pasteurization and sterilization technologies to ensure consumer confidence. However, changes in consumers’ health and wellness-oriented lifestyles and their perceptions about nutrition have redefined the desired attributes in the processed foods they would like to have.
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Sep 17, 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ask almost anyone, and they’ll tell you there’s a definite link between the foods you eat and your health, including the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
