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Associate Professor Alistair Carr BTech, MTech, PhD

Associate Professor in Dairy Technology

School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: A2.51, Riddet
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Technology - Massey University (1993)
  • Master of Technology, Second Class Honours (Division 1) - Massey University (1994)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (1999)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

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Thematics

Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300):
Chemical Engineering (090400):
Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Engineering (090000): Food Engineering (090802): Food Nutritional Balance (090803): Food Packaging, Preservation and Safety (090804): Food Processing (090805): Food Sciences (090800):
Innovation and Technology Management (150307):
Law And Legal Studies (180000):
Membrane and Separation Technologies (090404): Powder and Particle Technology (090406): Rheology (090408):
Technology (100000)

Research Outputs

Journal

Carr, AJ., Patel, H., Bennett, R., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, C., & Coker, C. (2017). Effect of micellar structure of casein and its modification on plasmin-induced hydrolysis. International Dairy Journal. 75, 75-82
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Smith, JR., Hindmarsh, JP., Carr, AJ., Golding, MD., & Reid, D. (2017). Molecular drivers of structural development in Mozzarella cheese. Journal of Food Engineering. 214, 257-265
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Hindmarsh, J.
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Smialowska, A., Matia-Merino, L., & Carr, AJ. (2017). Oxidative stability of iron fortified goat and cow milk and their peptide isolates. Food Chemistry. 237, 1021-1024
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
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Smialowska, A., Matia-Merino, L., Ingham, B., & Carr, AJ. (2017). Effect of calcium on the aggregation behaviour of caseinates. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 522, 113-123
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
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Smialowska, A., Matia-Merino, L., & Carr, AJ. (2017). Assessing the iron chelation capacity of goat casein digest isolates. Journal of Dairy Science. 100(4), 2553-2563
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Smith, JR., Vogt, SJ., Seymour, JD., Carr, AJ., & Codd, SL. (2017). Probing water migration in Mozzarella cheese during maturation and heating utilizing magnetic resonance techniques. Journal of Food Engineering. 198, 1-6
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Ingham, B., Smialowska, A., Erlangga, GD., Matia-Merino, L., Kirby, NM., Wang, C., . . . Carr, AJ. (2016). Revisiting the interpretation of casein micelle SAXS data. Soft Matter. 12(33), 6937-6953
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
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Ingham, B., Erlangga, GD., Smialowska, A., Kirby, NM., Wang, C., Matia-Merino, L., . . . Carr, AJ. (2015). Solving the mystery of the internal structure of casein micelles. Soft Matter. 11(14), 2723-2725
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
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Vogt, SJ., Smith, JR., Seymour, JD., Carr, AJ., Golding, MD., & Codd, SL. (2015). Assessment of the changes in the structure and component mobility of Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese during heating. Journal of Food Engineering. 150, 35-43
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Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., Carr, A., & Bennett, RJ. (2014). Effect of lactosylation on plasmin-induced hydrolysis of β casein. International Dairy Journal. 38(2), 213-218
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ., Hardacre, A., Brennan, C., & Md Nor, N. (2013). The development of expanded snack product made from pumpkin flour-corn grits: Effect of extrusion conditions and formulations on physical characteristics and microstructure. Foods. 2(2), 160-169
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ. (2011). Future foods. New Zealand Science Teacher. (126), 15-16 Retrieved from http://www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/~m.steel/Non_UC/files/research/NZST.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Steinhorn, G., Sims, IM., Carnachan, SM., Carr, AJ., & Schlothauer, R. (2011). Isolation and characterisation of arabinogalactan-proteins from New Zealand kanuka honey. Food Chemistry. 128(4), 949-956
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Ravindran, G., Carr, A., & Hardacre, A. (2011). A comparative study of the effects of three galactomannans on the functionality of extruded pea-rice blends. Food Chemistry. 124(4), 1620-1626
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Carr, AJ. (2010). Nitrogen in foods. New Zealand Science Teacher. (125), 13-15 Retrieved from http://www.nzase.org.nz/nzst/NZST125.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ., & Munro, PA. (2004). Reversible cold gelation of sodium caseinate solutions with added salt. Journal of Dairy Research. 71(1), 126-128
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Havea, P., Carr, AJ., & Creamer, LK. (2004). The roles of disulphide and non-covalent bonding in the functional properties of heat-induced whey protein gels. Journal of Dairy Research. 71(3), 330-339
[Journal article]Authored by: Carr, A., Havea, P.
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Carr, AJ., Munro, PA., & Campanella, OH. (2002). Effect of added monovalent or divalent cations on the rheology of sodium caseinate solutions. International Dairy Journal. 12(6), 487-492
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Book

Carr, AJ., Bennett, R., Legg, A., & Johnston, K. (2017). General aspects of cheese technology. In PHL. McSweeney, PF. Fox, P. Cotter, & D. Everett (Eds.) Vol 2 of Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology 4th Edition. : Academic Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, A., & Golding, M. (2016). Functional milk proteins production and utilization: Casein-based ingredients. In Advanced Dairy Chemistry Volume 1B Proteins Applied Aspects Fourth Edition. (pp. 35 - 66).
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Carr, A. (2012). The interaction between food components and the innovation pipeline. In D. Ghosh, S. Das, D. Bagchi, & RB. Smarta (Eds.) Innovation in healthy and functional foods. (pp. 319 - 330). United States of America: CRC Press an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group
[Chapter]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ., & Nash, H. (2011). Volle Callesen's butter stencil. In K. Taylor, & F. McKergow (Eds.) Te Hao Nui The Great Catch: Object stories from Te Manawa Museum. (pp. 50 - 55). New Zealand: Random House New Zealand
[Chapter]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Havea, P., Baldwin, AJ., & Carr, AJ. (2009). Specialised and Novel Powders. In Dairy Powders and Concentrated Products. (pp. 268 - 293).
[Chapter]Authored by: Carr, A., Havea, P.
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Carr, AJ., Creamer, LK., & Southward, CR. (2003). Advanced dairy chemistry. In PF. Fox, & PLH. McSweeney (Eds.) Advanced dairy chemistry. (pp. 1289 - 1323). United States: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
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Thesis

Smith, JR. (2013). Assessment of structure and component mobility within Mozzarella cheese. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand) Smith, JR. (2013). Assessment of structure and component mobility within Mozzarella cheese. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Edited by: Carr, A.
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IP

Carr, AJ., Coker, CJ., Kells, BA., Elston, PD., & de Barros Ferreira, L.(2010). . US 7,854,952 B2: United States: Process for preparing concentrated milk protein ingredient and processed cheese made therefrom
[Patent]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ., Coker, CJ., Kells, BA., Elston, PD., & Ferreira, LDB.(2010). . EP 1 653 811 B1: Europe: Process for preparing concentrated milk protein ingredient
[Patent]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ., & Havea, P.(2009). . AU 2009100189 A4: Australia: Dairy product and process
[Patent]Authored by: Carr, A., Havea, P.
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Carr, AJ., & Havea, P.(2009). . 2009100189: Australia: Dairy Product and Process
[Patent]Authored by: Carr, A., Havea, P.
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Hewitt, S., Gregory, S., Mills, O., Carr, AJ., & Fitzsimons, W.(2009). . JP4308013 (B2): Japan: Dairy Product and Process
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Carr, AJ., Bhaskar, GV., & Ram, S.(2007). . EP 1 553 843 B1: Europe: Monovalent salt enhances solubility of milk protein concentrate
[Patent]Authored by: Carr, A.
Schlothauer, RC., Schollum, LM., Reid, JR., Harvey, SA., Carr, AJ., & Fanshawe, RL.(2006). . US 7,148,034 B2: United States: Bioactive whey protein hydrolysate
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Conference

Lopez-Lozano, SR., Scholtens, MR., Smith, RMC., Lopez-Villalobos, ., Burt, D., Harper, L., . . . schreurs, N. (2017). Brief Communication: Assessing the current value of milk, meat and fibre products from the goat industry in New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 173 - 176). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Carr, A., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Schreurs, N., Thomas, D.
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Scholtens, MR., Smith, RMC., Lopez-Lozano, SR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Burt, D., Harper, L., . . . Schreurs, NM. (2017). The current state of the New Zealand goat industry. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 164 - 168). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Carr, A., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Schreurs, N., Thomas, D.
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Smith, RMC., Scholtens, MR., Lopez-Lozano, SR., Lopez-Villalobos, ., Burt, D., Harper, L., . . . Schreurs, . (2017). Brief communication: The potential of the New Zealand goat industry. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 169 - 172). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Carr, A., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Schreurs, N., Thomas, D.
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Smialowska, A., Carr, AJ., Matia-Merino, L., & Ingham, B.(2016, November). Assessing the iron chelation capacity of caprine casein phosphopeptides. http://www.foodfactor.org/files/abstractsbook.rar.
[Conference]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
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Smialowska, A., Carr, A., Matia-Merino, ML., & Ingham, B. (2016). Insights into the aggregation behaviour of calcium caseinate studied by small angle X-ray scattering. Poster session presented at the meeting of IDF World Dairy Summit, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.

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Smialowska, A., Carr, AJ., Matia-Merino, ML., & Ingham, B. (2016, November). Assessing the iron chelation capacity of caprine casein phosphopeptides. Presented at The Food Factor: Established, emerging and exploratory food science and technology. Barcelona, Spain.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A., Matia-Merino, M.
Brown, M., Flint, SH., & Carr, A.(2016, November). A study was conducted on the microflora of commercial and homemade bovine milk kefir using grains. .
[Conference]Authored by: Carr, A., Flint, S.
Heyes, JA., Kasim, K., Carr, AJ., Hurst, RD., & O'donoghue, EM.The role of temperature in directly modifying apoplastic viscosity in vivo. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 99 - 104). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Ingham, B., Smialowska, A., Kirby, N., Erlanga, G., Wang, C., & Carr, AJ.(2015, September). Plenary Session 2: SAXS, ANOMALOUS SAXS, AND RESONANT SOFT X-RAY SCATTERING STUDIES OF NATIVE AND IRON-FORTIFIED LIQUID MILK. https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/media/media/spezial/events/sas/2015/Programme/Update_11_Sept/SAS%202015_Conference%20Programme_update%2011th%20Sept.pdf. (16)(pp. 57 - 58).
[Conference]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., Carr, AJ., & Bennett, R.Cross-linking of milk proteins can reduce its susceptibility to plasmin-induced hydrolysis. . Kansas City, MO
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2014). Interactions of whey protein with casein play a major role in preventing plasmin-induced hydrolysis in heated milk system. Poster session presented at the meeting of 7th International Whey Conference Rotterdam Netherlands
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2014). Elucidating the role of plasmin in sedimentation and age gelation in a heat-treated milk system. Poster session presented at the meeting of IFT Conference New Orleans USA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2014). Effect of micellar structure of casein and their modification on plasmin-induced hydrolysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of IFT Conference New Orleans USA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013, September). Effect of substrate modification oin plasmin-induced hydrolysis: A comparative study. Presented at 8th NIZO Dairy Conference. Papendal, Netherlands.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013). Effect of whey proteins on plasmin-induced hydrolysis in high heat-treated milk. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZIFST Conference Hastings New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013). Effect of transglutamination on plasmin-induced hydrolysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZIFST Conference Hastings New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013). Plasmin resistance of the lactosylated protein. Poster session presented at the meeting of IFT Conference Chicago USA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013). Plasmin resistance of high-heat-treated skim milk: a sequential study. Poster session presented at the meeting of 8th NIZO Conference, Papendal, Netherlands
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Patel, H., & Carr, A. (2013). The mechanism of resistance to plasmin activity through protein succinylation: a model study using β casein. Poster session presented at the meeting of ADSA-ASAS Joint annual meeting Indianapolis, USA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ. (2013, July). Food tech: Dragon's Den. Presented at Inspire 2013. Nelson, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ. (2013, July). Bad taste and good health. Presented at Inspire 2013. Nelson, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ. (2013, July). Functional foods: Of intellectual property and commercial success. Presented at New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference 2013: Time for action. Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, AJ., & Rutherfurd-Markwick, KJ. (2012, November). Nutraceutical biopeptides derived from milk. Presented at Inaugural Worldwide Symposium on Milk and Human Health. Seoul, Korea.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
Bennett, RJ., Bhatt, H., Cucheval, A., Coker, C., Carr, A., & Patel, H. (2012). Mechanism of plasmin resistance through protein lactosylation. Poster session presented at the meeting of Gordon Research Seminar. Lucca, Italy
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Carr, A., Munro, P., & Singh, H. (2012, May). Non-thermal cheese milk processing prior to rennet addition as a tool for manipulating textural and melt properties of cheese systems. Presented at 6th International Dairy Federation [IDF] Cheese Ripening and Technology Symposium: Explore, Exchange, Encourage. Madison, United States of America.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A., Singh, H.
Carr, AJ., Norfezah, MN., Hardacre, A., & Brennan, CS. (2011, July). Effect of varying pumpkin flour and screw speed on the extrusion parameters, physical characteristics and microstructure of the development added-value expanded snack products.. Presented at 44th Annual AIFST Convention “Tackling Tomorrow Today”,. Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
Smith, J., Carr, AJ., Golding, M., Zhang, L., & Reid, D. (2011, May). Assessing the use of dielectric spectroscopy to analyse calcium induced compositional and structural changes in a model cheese system.. Presented at Food Process Engineering in a Changing World. Athens, Greece.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
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Smith, J., Carr, A., Golding, M., Reid, D., & Zhang, L. (2011). Assessing the use of dielectric spectroscopy to analyse calcium induced compositional and structural changes in a model cheese. In G. Saravacos, P. Taoukis, M. Krokida, V. Karathanos, H. Lazarides, N. Stoforos, . . . S. Yanniotis (Eds.) 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON ENGINEERING AND FOOD (ICEF11). Vol. 1 (pp. 1833 - 1840). : 11th International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF)
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Carr, AJ., Norfezah, MN., Hardacre, AK., & Brennan, CS. (2009). The effect of process parameters on the operating conditions and physical properties of extruded breakfast cereals made from pumpkin flour and corn grits. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZIFST Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ. (2008, June). Different approaches to water removal in food systems. Presented at Properties of Water Advanced Workshop - New Zealand Institute of Food and Science Technology Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ. (2008, June). A case of throwing the baby out with the bath water when concentrating proteins. Presented at New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, A.
Carr, AJ. (2007). The effect of monovalent salts on the morphology and solubility of milk protein concentrate powders with storage at 40°C. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th Annual Dairy Ingredients Symposium & 3rd International Spray Dried Milk Conference. San Francisco - USA
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 3
Co-supervisor 1 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Arpita Banik - Doctor of Philosophy
    Processing Effects on the Bioaccessibility of Micronutrients from a Dairy Food Matrix

Co-supervisor of:

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2017 - Alice Smialowska - Doctor of Philosophy
    Goat and cow casein derived ingredients and their interactions with iron
  • 2013 - Norfezah Md Nor - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of expanded snack foods containing pumpkin flour and corn grits using extrusion technology
  • 2011 - James Woolnough - Doctor of Philosophy
    Standardisation of in vitro carbohydrate digestion methods for predicting the relative glycemic response to foods

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2016 - Khairul Kasim - Doctor of Philosophy
    Phytochemical variation during blueberry juice processing
  • 2015 - Hemang Bhatt - Doctor of Philosophy
    Prevention of Plasmin-induced Hydrolysis of Caseins

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