Van Hekken, D.L., Park, Y.W., Tunick, M.H. 2013. Effects of reducing fat content on the proteolytic and rheological properties of Cheddar-like caprine milk cheese. Small Ruminant Research. 110(1):46-51.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Impact of curd milling on the quality traits of starter-free pasteurized Queso Fresco. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(10):5527-5535.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Guo, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Chemistry of Queso Fresco. In: Tunick, M., Gonzalez de Mejia, E., editors. Hispanic Foods: Chemistry and Bioactive Compounds; American Chemical Society Symposium Series, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society Publication. 1109:11-23. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2012-1109.ch002.
Van Hekken, D.L., Iandola, S.K., Tunick, M.H. 2012. Volatile compounds in milled/unmilled Queso Fresco during storage. American Chemical Society 244TH National Meeting Abstract. AGFD: 0151.
Paul, M., Van Hekken, D.L., Brewster, J.D., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Measuring the antioxidative activities of Queso Fresco after post-packaging high-pressure processing. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology. 3:297-303.
Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.
Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.
Van Hekken, D.L., Paul, M., Tunick, M.H. 2012. Update on project determining biologically active compounds in milk. Meeting Abstract. Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting. p 8.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Iandola, S.K., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Characterization of Queso Fresco during storage at 4 and 10 deg C. Journal of Food Research. 1:308-391.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Guo, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Chemistry of Queso Fresco. American Chemical Society 243rd National Meeting Abstracts. AGFD:0045.
Paul, M., Nunez, A., Van Hekken, D.L. 2012. The effect of milling on proteins in model Queso Fresco cheeses. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology. 3:1-6.
Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Tunick, M.H., Huo, G. 2012. Effect of salt on microbiology and proteolysis of Queso Fresco cheese during storage. Milchwissenschaft. 67(1):74-77.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Tomasula, P.M. 2011. Effects of high pressure processing on the composition, functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94:(1)536.
Tomasula, P.M., Leggett, L.N., Kwoczak, R., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Toht, M.J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2011. Use of high pressure processing to control Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94(1):480.
Paul, M., Van Hekken, D.L. 2011. Assessing antihypertensive activity in native and model queso fresco cheese. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(5):2280-2284.
Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Shieh, J.J., Tunick, M.H. 2011. Effect of salt on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of Queso Fresco during storage. International Dairy Journal. 21:352-357.
Luchansky,J., Tomasula,P., VanHekkan,D., Porto-Fett,A. 2010. The effect of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the fate of pathogens in specialty and lower fat/reduced sodium cheese [abstract]. American Dairy Society Symposium. Denver,CO. p. 1.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L. 2009. Rheological and microstructural changes in Queso Fresco during storage. American Chemical Society National Meeting. AGFD 130.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L. 2010. Rheology and texture of Queso Fresco cheeses made from raw and pasteurized milk. Journal of Food Quality. 33:204-215.
Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Tunick, M.H., Shieh, J.J. 2009. Effect of salt on the functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco. [abstract].
Leggett,L.,Porto-Fett,A.,Call,J.,Shoyer,B.,Kwoczak,R.,Farkye,N.,Van Hekken,D.,Tomasula,P.,Luchansky,J. 2009.Growth of Listeria Monocytogenes on Queso Fresco during storage at 4 deg and 10 deg C [abstract].American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting.Philadelphia,PA. p.1.
Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C. 2009. EFFECTIVENESS OF CROSS-FLOW MICROFILTRATION FOR REMOVAL OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH UNPASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG WHITE FROM PROCESS PLANT. Journal of Food Science. 74(6):M319-M327.
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Paul, M., Van Hekken, D.L. 2009. CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTILISTERIAL BACTERIOCINS PRODUCED BY E. FAECIUM AND E. DURANS ISOLATES FROM HISPANIC-STYLE CHEESES. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 36(3):261-268.
Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Powell, A.M., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2009. Fate of lysostaphin in milk from individual cows through pasteurization and cheesemaking. Journal of Dairy Science. 92:444-457.
Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Kwoczak, R., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C. 2008. Application of Membrane Separation Technology for Removal of Microorganisms from Unpasteurized Liquid Egg White. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. pg. 68-69.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Shieh, J.J., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. EFFECTS OF MANUFACTURING PARAMETERS ON THE CHEMICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF QUESO CHIHUAHUA. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(Suppl.2):17.
Hnosko, J., Van Hekken, D.L., Clark, S. 2008. Latin American cheeses. In: Costello, M., Drake, M.A., Bodyfelt, F., editors. The Sensory Evaluation of Dairy Products. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Springer. p. 489-504.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Vallejo-Cordoba, B., Gonzalez-Cordova, A.F. 2008. TEXTURE, RHEOLOGY, AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF QUESO FRESCO FROM THE U.S. AND MEXICO. Meeting Abstract.
Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L.M., Qi, P.X., Van Hekken, D.L. 2007. Fractionation of Dairy Proteins Using High-Pressure and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. In Proceedings at the International Conference on Traditional Dairy Foods, November 14-17, 2007, Karnal, India. p.3.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Cooke, P.H. 2008. Rheology and microstructure of queso blanco as afffected by pressing procedure and storage conditions. Milchwissenschaft. 63(2):157-160.
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Vallejo-Cordoba, B., Van Hekken, D.L., Gonzalez-Cordova, A. 2008. Characterization of the microflora isolated from queso fresco raw milk and pasteurized milk. Journal of Food Safety. 28(1):59-75.
Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Tomasula, P.M. (Abstract) 2007. Fate of lysostaphin in milk through the cheesemaking process. 2007. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:(Suppl 1):270
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Cooke, P.H. 2007. Effects of pressing procedure and storage conditions on the rheology and microstructure of queso blanco. ACS Meeting Abstract.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Soryal, K.A., Zeng, S.S. 2007. Proteolytic and rheological properties of aging cheddar-like caprine milk cheeses manufactured at different times during lactation. Journal of Food Science. 72:(3):E115-E120.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Call, J.E., Molina-Corral, J.F., Gardea, A.A. 2007. Queso chihuahua:effects of seasonality of cheesemilk on rheology. International Journal of Dairy Technol. 60:13-21.
Van Hekken, D.L. 2006. Over 100 years of milk and dairy foods research by the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (Abstract) American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. J Dairy Sci.(Suppl.l):459.
Olson, D.W., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Soryal, K.A., Zeng, S.S. 2007 Effects of aging on functional properties of caprine milk made into cheddar- and colby-like cheeses. Small Ruminant Research. 70:218-227.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Vallejo-Cordoba, B. Gonzalez, Cordova. 2006. Characterization of queso fresco cheeses manufactured in Mexico and the United States. (Abstract). American Dairy Science Association Ann Mtg. J Dairy Science. 89(Suppl. 1):313.
Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L. 2006. Use of high pressure and supercritical carbon dioxide for protein production, processing and modification. 97th Annual American Oil Chemists' Society National Meeting. Book of Abstracts. P7.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Malin, E.L., Smith, P.W., Holsinger, V.H. Rheological characterization of low and full-fat mozzarella cheese made with microfluidized milk. 2005: In Press.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Soryal, K.A., Zeng, S.S. 2005. Effect of aging on the rheological properties of cheddar- and colby-like cheese-made with caprine milk from different stages of lactation. (abstract). IFT Annual Book of Abstracts. Available: http://confex.com/ift 2005/techprogram/paper 29761 htm.
Van Hekken, D.L., Drake, M., Molina-Corral, F.J., Guerrero-Prieto, V.M., Gardea, A.A. 2005. Mexican mennonite-style cheese:sensory profile of young cheeses from Chihuahua, Mexico. (abstract). J. Dairy Science. Paper No. M49. 88(Supp.1):18
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Park, Y.W. 2005. Effect of frozen storage on proteolytic and the rheological properties of soft caprine milk cheese. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:1966-1972.
Olson, D.W., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J. Gardea, A.A. 2004. Effect of seasonality and pasteurization of the cheesemilk on functional properties of aging Mexican Mennonite Cheese. (abstract). American Chemical Society 228th National Meeting. Paper No. AGFD76.
Bricker, A.L., Van Hekken, D.L. Effect of short-term frozen storage on cheese microflora. ACS Chem. Soc. 226th National Meeting. Abstract No. AGFD93. August 26, 2004.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Park, Y.W. 2004. Effect of frozen storage on the proteolytic and rheological properties of Monterey Jack caprine milk cheese. Institute of Food Technology Annual Meeting. Paper 17A-17.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J., Gardea, A.A. 2004. Effect of aging on the proteolytic and rheological properties of Mennonite-style cheeses from Chihuahua, Mexico. American Dairy Science Assn. Annual Mtg. Paper T287.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Molina-Corral, F.J., Gardea, A.A. 2004. Effects of seasonality of cheesemilk on the rheology of Mexican Mennonite-style chese. (abstract). American Chemical Society. Paper No. AGFD057.
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Park, Y.W. 2004. Rheological and proteolytic properties of Monterey Jack Goat's milk cheese during aging. (abstract). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. (17)52:5372-5377.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L. 2006. Chemistry and rheology of cheese. In:Weenen, H., Shahidi, F. editors, ACS Books. Chemistry Flavor and Texture of Lipid-Containing Foods. p.133-141.
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Malin, E.L., Guinee, T.P., Beresford, T.P., Broadbent, J., McMahon, D.J. 2003. Rheology of low-fat cheddar cheeses made with exopolysaccharide-producing cultures. (abstract). American Chemical Society. Paper No. AGF0063.