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Antimicrobial synergy of apple skin polyphenol and thyme essential oil in Açaí edible films and their effects on film properties (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

(13-Mar-13)

Antioxidant characterization and sensory evaluation during storage of ultraviolet-B light exposed baby carrots (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Increasing strawberry shelf-life with carvacrol and methyl cinnamate antimicrobial vapors released from edible films (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Antibacterial activity and physical properties of açaí edible films incorporated with thyme essential oil and apple skin polyphenol (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Characteristics of extraction and functionality of protein from tomato pomace produced with different industrial processing methods     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shao, D., Atungulu, G.G., Pan, Z., Yue, T., Zhang, A. 2013. Characteristics of extraction and functionality of protein from tomato pomace produced with different industrial processing methods. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI: 10.1007/S11947-013-1057-0.

Optimization of microwave roasting of almond (Prunus dulcis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(05-Oct-12)

Ultraviolet-B radiation induced crosslinking improves physical properties of cold- and warm-water fish gelatin gels and films     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Otoni, C.G., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Bechtel, P.J., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Ultraviolet-B radiation induced crosslinking improves physical properties of cold- and warm-water fish gelatin gels and films. Journal of Food Science. 00(0). DOI:10.1111/j1750-3841.2012.02839.x.

Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds - (Proceedings)

Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. June 20-22, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 122-131.

Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds (abstract). Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. (00).

A nutrient-dense, high fiber, fruit-based supplement bar increases HDL, particularly large HDL, lowers homocysteine, and raises glutathione in a 2-week trial     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mietus-Snyder, M.L., Shigenaga, M.K., Suh, J.H., Shenvi, S.V., Lal, A., Mchugh, T.H., Olson, D.A., Lilienstein, J., Krauss, R.M., Gildengoren, G., Mccann, J.C., Ames, B.N. 2012. A nutrient-dense, high fiber, fruit-based supplement bar increases HDL, particularly large HDL, lowers homocysteine, and raises glutathione in a 2-week trial. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 26:000-000. DOI: 10.1096/FJ.11-201558.

Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on ham and bologna using pectin-based apple, carrot, and hibiscus edible films containing Carvacrol and Cinnamaldehyde - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ravishankar, S., Zhu, L., Jaroni, D., Olsen, C.W., Mchugh, T.H., Friedman, M. 2012. Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on ham and bologna using pectin-based apple, carrot, and hibiscus edible films containing Carvacrol and Cinnamaldehyde. Journal of Food Science. 77(7):M377-M382.

Storage stability of sterilized liquid extracts from pomegranate peel     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qu, W., Breksa III, A.P., Pan, Z., Ma, H., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Storage stability of sterilized liquid extracts from pomegranate peel . Journal of Food Science. 77(7):C765-C772. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02779.x.

Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Breksa III, A.P., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products. Food Chemistry. 134:1862-1869. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.03.097.

Alternaria sp. MG1, a resveratrol-producing fungus: isolation, identification, and optimal cultivation conditions for resveratrol production     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zeng, Q., Shi, J., Liu, Y., Pan, Z. 2012. Alternaria sp. MG1, a resveratrol-producing fungus: isolation, identification, and optimal cultivation conditions for resveratrol production. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 95:369-379. DOI: 10.1007/s00253-012-4045-9.

Rice bran stabilization using alternative techniques (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

Wang, T., Pan, Z., Khir, R., Yuan, Q. 2012. Rice bran stabilization using alternative techniques (abstract). Meeting Abstract. p. 1.

Purification and characterization of a hexanol-degrading enzyme extracted from apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, J., Shi, J., Pan, Z. 2012. Purification and characterization of a hexanol-degrading enzyme extracted from apple. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60:3246-3252.

Dynamic vapor sorption isotherms of medium grain rice varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bingol, G., Prakash, B., Pan, Z. 2012. Dynamic vapor sorption isotherms of medium grain rice varieties. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 48:156-163. DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2012.02.026.

Spatial variation of drying rates within a multi-tray cabinet dryer (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

Milczarek, R.R., Vallot, L., Tom, M.Y., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Spatial variation of drying rates within a multi-tray cabinet dryer (abstract). National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. (00).

Effect of UV-B light and genotype on antioxidant enhancement of carrot slices - (Abstract Only)

(09-Feb-12)

Effect of UV-B light on soluble phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of selected fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)

(09-Feb-12)

Ultraviolet-B light treatment increases antioxidant capacity of carrot products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Woods, R.D., Olson, D.A., Breksa III, A.P., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Ultraviolet-B light treatment increases antioxidant capacity of carrot products. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92(11):2341-2348.

Effect of geometry of rice kernels on drying modeling results     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Prakash, B. 2012. Effect of geometry of rice kernels on drying modeling results. Drying Technology: An International Journal. 30(8):801-807. DOI:10.1080/07373937.2012.665112.

Review of current technologies for reduction of Salmonella populations on almonds - (Review Article)

Pan, Z., Bingol, G., Mchugh, T.H., Brandl, M. 2012. Review of current technologies for reduction of Salmonella populations on almonds. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 5(6):2046-2057. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-012-0789-6.

Biochemical characteristics and thermal inhibition kinetics of polyphenol oxidase extracted from Thompson seedless grape     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Zheng, Y., Pan, Z. 2012. Biochemical characteristics and thermal inhibition kinetics of polyphenol oxidase extracted from Thompson seedless grape. European Food Research and Technology. 234(4):607-616. DOI:10.1007/S00217-012-1664-4.

Producing lower-calorie deep fat fried french fries using infrared dry-blanching as pretreatment     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bingol, G., Ang, Z., Pan, Z., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Producing lower-calorie deep fat fried french fries using infrared dry-blanching as pretreatment. Journal of Food Chemistry. 132(2):686-692. DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.10.055.

Three dimensional geometric modeling of processing-tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Pan, Z., Upadhyaya, S., Atungulu, G., Delwiche, M. 2011. Three dimensional geometric modeling of processing-tomatoes. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(6):2287-2286.

Size and moisture distribution characteristics of walnuts and their components     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Khir, R., Pan, Z., Atungulu, G., Thompson, J., Shao, O. 2011. Size and moisture distribution characteristics of walnuts and their components. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-011-0717-1.

Properties of extruded expandable breadfruit products     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ma, H., Pan, Z., Li, B., Atungulu, G.G., Olson, D.A., Wall, M.M., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Properties of extruded expandable breadfruit products. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 46(1):326-334. DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2011.09.007.

Novel food processing innovations to improve food safety and health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mchugh, T.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D. 2011. Novel food processing innovations to improve food safety and health. Progress in Nutrition. 13(3):155-159.

Development of a low flow meter for measuring gas production in bioreactors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clark, I., Zhang, R., Pan, Z., Brown, B., Ambuel, J., Delwiche, M. 2011. Development of a low flow meter for measuring gas production in bioreactors. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(5): 1959-1964.

Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films for food safety - (Book / Chapter)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Hua, S.T., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films for food safety. In: Science against Microbial Pathogens: Communicating Current Research and Technological Advances. Badajoh, Spain: Formatex. p. 1124-1134.

Decontamination of nuts and spices - (Book / Chapter)

(30-Apr-11)

Development of infrared heating technology for tomato peeling - (Proceedings)

Pan, Z., Li, X., Yong, W., Atungulu, G., Mchugh, T.H., Delwiche, M. 2011. Development of infrared heating technology for tomato peeling. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Congress on Engineering and Food, May 22-26, 2011. Athens, Greece. p. 795-796.

Effect of UV-B light and different cutting styles on antioxidant enhancement of commercial fresh-cut carrot products - (Abstract Only)

(10-Feb-11)

Effect of UV-B light on soluble phenolic content of various whole and fresh-cut vegetables - (Abstract Only)

(10-Feb-11)

Effect of microwave- and microwave-convection drying conditions on the total soluble phenolic content of 2-phase olive mill waste - (Abstract Only)

Milczarek, R.R., Jackson, O.A., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2011. Effect of microwave- and microwave-convection drying conditions on the total soluble phenolic content of 2-phase olive mill waste. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Moisture diffusivity in rice components during absorption and desorption     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prakash, B., Bingol, G., Pan, Z. 2011. Moisture diffusivity in rice components during absorption and desorption. Drying Technology: An International Journal. doi: 10.1080/Drying Technology, 29: 8, 939 — 945.

Antimicrobial volatile essential oils in edible films and pouches for produce safety - (Abstract Only)

(01-Feb-11)

Role of Edible Film and Coating Additives - (Book / Chapter)

(18-Jan-11)

Applications of Edible Films and Coatings to Processed Foods - (Book / Chapter)

(11-Jan-11)

Continuous and pulsed ultrasound-assisted extractions of antioxidants from pomegranate peel     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Qu, W., Ma, H., Atungulu, G.G., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2011. Continuous and pulsed ultrasound-assisted extractions of antioxidants from pomegranate peel. Ultrasonics. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2011.01.005.

Infrared Pasteurization of raw almonds     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bingol, G., Yang, J., Brandl, M., Pan, Z., Wang, H., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2011. Infrared pasteurization of raw almonds. Journal of Food Engineering. 104 (2011), pp. 387-393 doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2010.12.034.

Practical implications of probe- and sample-related variables in puncture testing of clingstone peaches - (Proceedings)

(20-Dec-10)

Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS     - (Trade Journal)

Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS. Trade Journal Publication. 1(12)1.

Miniaturization of cellulose fibers and effect of addition on the mechanical and barrier properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Moura, M.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wood, D.F., Zucolotto, V., Otoni, C.G., Mattoso, L.H. 2010. Miniaturization of cellulose fibers and effect of addition on the mechanical and barrier properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Journal of Food Engineering. doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.12.008.

Nanocomposites in Food Packaging – A Review     - (Book / Chapter)

Cordeiro De Azeredo, H.M., Mattoso, L.H., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Nanocomposites in Food Packaging – A Review, Advances in Diverse Industrial Applications of Nanocomposites, Boreddy Reddy (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-202-9, InTech. p. 1-22

Physical and antibacterial properties of edible films formulated with apple skin polyphenols     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Physical and antibacterial properties of edible films formulated with apple skin polyphenols. Journal of Food Science. 76(2):149-155. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.02012.x.

Effect of shrinkage on isothermal drying behavior of 2-phase olive mill waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Milczarek, R.R., Dai, A.A., Otoni, C.G., Mchugh, T.H. 2011. Effect of shrinkage on isothermal drying behavior of 2-phase olive mill waste. Journal of Food Engineering. 103(4): 434-441.

Preparation and functional evaluation of antihypertensive polypeptides from rice based on ultrasonic pretreatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ma, H., Hao, Z., Liu, B., Pan, Z. 2010. Preparation and functional evaluation of antihypertensive polypeptides from rice based on ultrasonic pretreatment. Journal of Food Chemistry. 6:36-40.

Allspice, cinnamon and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.C., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Allspice, cinnamon and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes. Progress in Nutrition. p. 88.

Modeling moisture movement in rice - (Book / Chapter)

Prakash, B., Pan, Z. 2011. Modeling moisture movement in rice. In: Mohamed El-Amin, editor. Intech. p. 283-304

Moisture diffusivity of rough rice under infrared radiation drying     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Khir, R., Pan, Z., Salim, A., Hartsough, B.R., Mohamed, S. 2011. Moisture diffusivity of rough rice under infrared radiation drying. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 44(1):1126-1132. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2010.10.003.

Moisture diffusivity of rough rice under infrared radiation drying     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ragab, K., Pan, Z., Adel, S., Hartsough, B.R., Sherief, M. 2010. Moisture diffusivity of rough rice under infrared radiation drying. LWT - Food Science and Technology. doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2010.10.003.

Extraction of phenolics from pomegranate peels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, Z., Pan, Z., Ma, H., Atungulu, G.G. 2011. Extraction of phenolics from pomegranate peels. Open Food Science Journal. (5):17-25.

Two alternative methods to predict amylose content in rice grain by using tristimulus CIELAB values and developing a specific color board of starch-iodine complex solution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ronoubigowa, A., Pan, Z., Wada, Y., Tomohiko, Y. 2011. Two alternative methods to predict amylose content in rice grain by using tristimulus CIELAB values and developing a specific color board of starch-iodine complex solution. Journal of Plant Production Science. 14(2):164-168.

Prediction of processing tomato peeling outcomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(17-Aug-10)

Water absorption properties of ultrasonic treated brown rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cui, L., Yue, T., Pan, Z., Peng, B., Tang, Y. 2010. Water absorption properties of ultrasonic treated brown rice. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering. 41(12):148-152.

Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace - (Proceedings)

Milczarek, R.R., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. 233-238.

The potential of novel infrared food processing technologies: case studies of those developed at the USDA-ARS WRRC and the University of California Davis - (Book / Chapter)

Pan, Z., Atungulu, G.G. 2011. The potential of novel infrared food processing technologies: case studies of those developed at the USDA-ARS WRRC and the University of California Davis. Drying Technology: An International Journal. C.J. Doona, K. Kustin, and F.E. Feeherry (eds). Woodhead Publishing. Cambridge, UK. p 139-208.

Fermentable sugar production from lignocellulosic biomass     - (Book / Chapter)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R. 2010. Fermentable sugar production from lignocellulosic biomass. In: Morena J. Acosta, editor, Advances in Energy Research. Volume 2 p. 45-88.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Pollock and Salmon Skin Gelatin Films - (Book / Chapter)

Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiou, B., Olsen, C.W., Bechel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Physical and Chemical Properties of Pollock and Salmon Skin Gelatin Films. Composition of Hydrolysate Meals Made from Alaska Pollock, Salmon, and Flatfish Processing Byproducts: Comparisons with Traditional Alaska Fish Meals. In: P.J. Bechtel and S. Smiley (eds.), A Sustainable Future: Fish Processing Byproducts. Alaska Sea Grant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, pp. 281-294. doi:10.4027/sffpb.2010.23

Edible coating as carrier of antimicrobial agents to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut apples - (Abstract Only)

Rojas-Grau, M., Raybaudi-Massilia, R., Soliva-Fortuny, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Martin-Belloso, O. 2010. Edible coating as carrier of antimicrobial agents to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut apples . Progress in Nutrition. p. 85.

Dehydration of pollock skins prior to gelatin production - (Abstract Only)

Bower, C.K., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Hietala, K.A., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Dehydration of pollock skins prior to gelatin production. Progress in Nutrition. p. 86.

Physicochemical properties of apple puree-alginate films containing plant essential oils and oil compounds active against Escherichia coli 0157:H7 - (Abstract Only)

Olsen, C.W., Rojas-Grau, M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Henika, P.R., Martin-Belloso, O., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Physicochemical properties of apple puree-alginate films containing plant essential oils and oil compounds active against Escherichia coli 0157:H7. Progress in Nutrition. p. 86

Allspice, garlic and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactivate the foodborne pathogens, Escherichia coli O157:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Allspice, garlic and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactivate the foodbrone pathogens Escherichia coli Ol57:h7, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes. Progress in Nutrition. p. 85-86.

Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehvde and carvacrol - (Abstract Only)

Du, W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Woods, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Mandrell, R.E., Friedman, M. 2010. Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehvde and carvacrol. Progress in Nutrition. p. 87.

Effect of plant essential oils on antimicrobial and physical properties of apple-puree, edible films and coatings - (Abstract Only)

Rojas-Garu, M., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Henika, P.R., Martin-Bellosa, O., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Effect of plant essential oils on antimicrobial and physical properties of apple puree edible films and coatings. Progress in Nutrition. p. 87.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of rice protein with papain and antioxidation activity of hydrolysate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cao, H., Ma, H., Qu, W., Jia, J., Pan, Z., Ding, Q., Luo, L., Wang, Z., He, R. 2009. Enzymatic hydrolysis of rice protein with papain and antioxidation activity of hydrolysate. Journal of Chinese Cereals and Oils Association. 24(7):10-14.