Projects

New and Improved Processes for Texturizing Milk Components Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416951

Developing Protein-Enriched Extruded Plantain Snack for Ghana Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 417952

Publications

HEALTH AND FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Qi, P.X., Wu, D., Ren, Z., Pae, M., Pang, H., Meydani, N. 2009. HEALTH AND FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS OF TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEINS. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.

Effects of Biomass in Polyethylene or Polylactic Acid Composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Thomas, A.E., Cooke, P.H. 2009. Effects of Biomass in Polyethylene or Polylactic Acid Composites. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 3(2):172-180.

Health Benefits of Texturized Whey Proteins - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Qi, P.X., Wu, D., Ren, Z., Pae, M., Pang, E., Meydani, S. 2009. Health Benefits of Texturized Whey Proteins. Meeting Abstract.

Viscoelastic behavior and microstructure of protein solutions - (Abstract)

Tunick, M.H., Cooke, P.H., Onwulata, C.I. 2009. Viscoelastic behavior and microstructure of protein solutions. American Chemical Society Abstracts.

The Future of Milk Protein Texturization - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I. 2009. The Future of Milk Protein Texturization. Meeting Abstract.

Thermo mechanical and surface morphology of reactively-mixed starch-protein composite - (Abstract)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Onwulata, C.I., Thomas, A.E. 2009. Thermo mechanical and surface morphology of reactively-mixed starch-protein composite. Meeting Abstract. Abstract 97Session 15

Integration of Sustainability Into Process Simulaton of a Dairy Process - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Tomasula, P.M., Yee, W.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Onwulata, C.I. 2008. Integration of Sustainability Into Process Simulaton of a Dairy Process. International Dairy Federation Seminar.

R&D Needs and Opportunities in Food Science and Technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Flora, L.F., Kramer, W.H. 2008. R&D needs and opportunities in food science and technology. Food Technology. 62(11):41-47.

PRODUCTION OF EXTRUDED BARLEY, CASSAVA, CORN AND QUINOA ENRICHED WITH WHEY PROTEINS AND CASHEW PULP - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Aug-08)

GELLING PROPERTIES OF TYROSINASE-TREATED DAIRY PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. GELLING PROPERTIES OF TYROSINASE-TREATED DAIRY PROTEINS. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI 10.107/S11947-008-012-4.

FLOW BEHAVIOR OF PROTEIN BLENDS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Thomas, A.E., Tunick, M.H. 2008. FLOW BEHAVIOR OF PROTEIN BLENDS. Meeting Abstract.

SIMPLE RHEOLOGY OF MIXED PROTEINS - (Book/Chapter)

Onwulata, C.I., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. SIMPLE RHEOLOGY OF MIXED PROTEINS. Meeting Abstract.

USE OF EXTRUSION-TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATES IN PUFFED CORN MEAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Jan-08)

TENSILE AND FLEXURAL PROPERTIES OF BM0 TO BM20 BIOCOMPOSITES - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. Tensile and flexural properties of bm0 to bm20 biocomposites. Meeting Abstract.

PROCESSING OF REACTIVELY-MIXED MOLDED DAIRY-BASED BIOCOMPOSITES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Processing of reactively-mixed molded dairy-based biocomposites. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. P. 145-148.

BAKING PROPERTIES OF MILK PROTEINS-COATED WHEAT BRAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I. 2008. Baking Properties of Milk Proteins-Coated Wheat Bran. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 32(2008):24-38.

MICROSTRUCTURE OF MILK-PROTEIN-COATED FLAX FIBERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Cooke, P.H., Harden, J., Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E. 2007. Microstructure of milk-protein-coated flax fibers. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 1(3):372-379.

RHEOLOGY OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE - (Abstract)

Tunick, M.H., Onwulata, C.I. 2007. Rheology of extruded whey protein isolate.(Abstract) American Chemical Society Book of Abstracts. AGFD171

MELT AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF INJECTION MOLDED MILK-PROTEIN-BASED BIOPOLYMERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Carvahlo, C.W., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Melt and thermal properties of injection molded milk-protein-based biopolymers. In: The Polymer Processing Society 23rd Annual Meeting. May 27-31, 2007 Salvador, Brazil p.1-5.

PROCESSING WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE AND CORN STARCH USING A TORQUE RHEOMETER - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Carvalho, C.W.P., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. (Proceedings)Processing Whey Protein Isolate and Corn Starch Using a Torque Rheometer. The Polymer Processing Society 23rd Annual Meeting. In: Book of Abstracts. May 27-31, 2007. Salvador, Brazil. p.1-6.

THERMOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPRESSION MOLDED STARCH AND PROTEIN BLENDS - (Abstract)

Carvalho-Piler, C.W., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Thermomechanical properties of compression molded starch and protein blends. (Abstract). 6th International Symposium on Biopolymers & Composites. p. 1-4.

Functional Foods Containing Whey Proteins - (Book/Chapter)

Onwulata,C.I., Faryabi,B., Mohr,S., Mulvaney,S.J. 2008. Functional Foods Containing Whey Proteins. In: Onwulata,C.I., Huth, P.J., editors. Whey Processing, Functionality and Health Benefits. Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing and IFT Press. p. 213-226.

Whey Texturization for Snacks - (Book/Chapter)

Onwulata, C.I., Pordesimo, L.O. 2008. Whey Texturization for Snacks. In: Onwulata,C.I.,Huth, P.J., editors. Whey Processing, Functionality and Health Benefits. Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing and IFT Press. p.169-184.

Milk Whey Processes: Current and Future Trends - (Book/Chapter)

Onwulata, C.I. 2008. Milk Whey Processes: Current and Future Trends. In Onwulata,C.I., Huth,P.J., editors. Whey Processing, Functionality and Health Benefits. Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing and IFT Press. p. 369-389.

Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Erhan, S.Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E., Onwulata, C.I., Mckeon, T.A. 2008. Modified flax fibers reinforced soy-based composites: mechanical properties and water absorption behavior. Composite Interfaces. 15:207-220.

FOOD POWDER DELIVERY THROUGH A FEEDER SYSTEM:EFFECT OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pordesimo, L.O., Onwulata, C.I., Carvalho, C.W. 2009. FOOD POWDER DELIVERY THROUGH A FEEDER SYSTEM:EFFECT OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES. International Journal of Food Properties. 12:556-570

COLD EXTRUSION TEXTURIZATION OF WHEY PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Cold extrusion texturization of whey proteins. AOCS Book of Abstracts: p. 143.

BIOPOLYMERS FROM POLYLACTIC ACID AND MILK PROTEINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Biopolymers from polylactic acid and milk proteins. American Chemistry Society Abstracts.

RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH AND WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE GELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Carvalho, C.W., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Rheological Properites of Starch and Whey Protein Isolate Gels. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 13(3):207-216.

PACKAGING, FILMS AND COATINGS: TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dangaran, K.L., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M., Cherry, J.P. 2006. Packaging, films and coatings: technologies and applications. (Baltimore,MD) Meeting Abstract. http://www.sustainablebizness.com/zerowasteinitiative.htm

THE EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTING MILK-PROTEIN BASED BIOMATERIALS FOR POLYETHYLENE ON MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF MOLDED PRODUCTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Isobe, S. 2006. The effect of substituting milk-protein based biomaterials for polyethylene on material properties of molded products. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.

FUNCTIONALITY OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEINS, AND PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID AND SUGARBEET PULP BLENDS - SIMULATED EXTRUSION - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S. 2006. Functionality of extruded whey proteins, and properties of polylactic acid and sugarbeet pulp blends - simulated extrusion. Meeting Abstract.

DRYING PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATES AND ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nalesnik, C.A., Onwulata, C.I., Tunick, M.H., Phillips, J.G., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Drying properties of extruded whey protein concentrates and isolates. Journal of Food Engineering. 80: 688-694.

RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED MILK POWDERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tunick, M.H., Onwulata, C.I. Rheological properties of extruded milk powders. International Journal of Food Properties. p.835-844.

PROPERTIES OF BIOPLASTICS FROM MILK PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I. 2006. Properties of bioplastics from milk proteins. Polymer Processing Society-Yamagata, JA. Proceedings SPI:1-3

TWO-STAGE EXTRUSION OF PLASTICIZED PECTIN/PVOH BLENDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M.L., Coffin, D.R., Onwulata, C.I., Willett, J.L. Two-stage extrusion of plasticized pectin/pvoh blends. 2006. Carbohydrate Polymers 65,p.421-429.

EXTRUDED CORN MEAL AND WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE: EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Dec-05)

TEXTURIZATION OF WHEY PROTEINS FOR USE IN FORTIFIED FOODS - (Abstract)

Tunick, M.H., Onwulata, C.I. 2006. Texturization of whey proteins for use in fortified foods. ACS Spring Meeting Paper AGFD0013

BAKING PROPERTIES OF MILK PROTEINS-COATED WHEAT BRAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I. 2005. Baking properties of milk proteins-coated wheat bran. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.

EXTRUDED AND INJECTION MOLDED BIOPOLYMERS: PROPERTIES OF POLYLACTIC ACID PLA/SUGAR-BEET PULP BLENDS, AND WHEY PROTEIN/CORN GLUTEN MEAL (CGM) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Liu, L.S., Finkenstadt, V.L., Willett, J.L. 2005. Extruded and injection molded biopolymers: properties of polylactic acid pla/sugar-beet pulp blends, and whey protein/corn gluten meal (cgm). UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. November 21-29,2005. Fuji,Japan. p.99-105.

PROPERTIES OF WHEY ISOLATES EXTRUDED UNDER ACIDIC AND ALKALINE CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Isobe, S., Tomasula, P.M., Cooke, P.H. Properties of whey isolates extruded under acidic and alkaline conditions. J. Dairy Science. 89: 71-81. 2005.

PROCESSES FOR CREATING TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEIN PRODUCTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Processes for creating texturized whey protein products. Proceedings. 4th Internatl Whey Conference.

TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEIN (TWP) APPLICATIONS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M., Mulvaney, S.J., Bahar, S. 2005. Texturized whey protein (twp) applications. International Whey Conf. (IWC 2005). Book Chapter. "The Wonders of Whey:Catch the Power" p221-234.

PROPERTIES OF DAIRY PROTEINS AND ALGINIC ACID GELS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Muir, Z.E., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2005. Properties of dairy proteins and alginic acid gels. ACS National Meeting AGFD 0075.

IMPROVING FUNCTIONALITY OF WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATES FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2005. Improving functionality of whey protein concentrates from different sources. Journal of Dairy Science. Vol. 1 (1) 1-8, 2006.

RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED MILK POWDERS - (Abstract)

Tunick, M.H., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2005. Rheological properties of extruded milk powders. Abstract. American Chemical Society. Paper No. AGFD075.

DRYING KINETICS OF EXTRUDED DAIRY PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Nalesnik, C.A., Onwulata, C.I. 2005. Drying kinetics of extruded dairy proteins. (abstract). AOCS Ann. Mtg. & Expo. Paper No. 53.

EVALUATION OF SUGAR BEET PULP AND POLY(LACTIC ACID) BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, L.S., Onwulata, C.I., Fishman, M.L., Savary, B.J., Hicks, K.B. Evaluation of sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) biodegradable composites. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. 2004. p.80-90.

MELT TEMPERATURE MODELS OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I. 2005. Melt temperature models of extruded whey proteins. (abstract). AOCS Ann. Mtg. & Expo. Paper No. 8043.

PREPARATION OF SOY-BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH PROTEIN COATED FLAX FIBER - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, Z., Akin, D.E., Barton Ii, F.E., Onwulata, C.I., Erhan, S.Z. 2004. Preparation of soy-based composites reinforced with protein coated flax fiber. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. p. 134.

WHEY TEXTURIZATION: A WAY FORWARD - (Trade Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2004. Whey Texturization:A Way Forward. Food Technology. p.50-54.

DRYING PROPERTIES OF EXTRUDED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATES AND ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nalesnik, C.A., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Drying properties of extruded whey protein concentrates and isolates. Journal of Food Engineering. 80:688-694.

EXTRUSION OF PECTIN AND GLYCEROL WITH VARIOUS COMBINATIONS OF ORANGE ALBEDO AND STARCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fishman, M.L., Coffin, D.R., Onwulata, C.I., Konstance, R.P. 2004. Extrusion of pectin and glycerol with various combinations of orange albedo and starch. Carbohydrate Polymers 57:p.401-413.

USE OF TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEINS IN EXPANDED SNACKS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2005. Use of texturized whey proteins in expanded snacks. (abstract). 2nd International Symposium on Spray Drying. Paper No. 65-a.

WATER-PLASTICIZATION OF EXTRUDED MATERIAL MADE FROM MEAT AND BONE MEAL AND SODIUM CASEINATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garcia, R.A., Onwulata, C.I., Ashby, R.D. 2004. Water-plasticization of extruded material made from meat and bone meal and sodium caseinate. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(12):3776-3779.

FOOD PROTEINS:INTERACTIONS AND FUNCTIONALITY - (Book/Chapter)

Onwulata, C., Qi, P.X. 2004. Food protein:interactions and functionality. In:Meyers, R., A.Ed. The Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology: Fundamentals & Applications. Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany. V.4, p.503-519.

EXTRUDED PLASTIC MATERIAL MADE FROM MEAT AND BONE MEAL AND SODIUM CASEINATE IS PLASTICIZED BY WATER - (Abstract)

Garcia, R.A., Onwulata, C.I., Ashby, R.D. 2004. Extruded material made from meat and bone meal and sodium caseinate is plasticized by water [abstract]. 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting. Paper No. AGFD0010.

HIGH MOISTURE EXTRUSION OF WHEY PROTEINS - (Abstract)

Onwulata, C.I. 2004. High Moisture Extrusion of Whey Proteins. IFT Annual Meeting, July 12-16, 2004. Las Vegas, NV. Paper #41-4.

LOW-ACID HIGH ALKALI PROCESSING: TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEINS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Onwulata, C.I. 2003. Low Acid High Alkali: Texturized Whey Proteins. United States Japan Natural Resources Panel, November 7-15. 2003, Tskuba, Japan. p.365.

MINIMIZING VARIATIONS IN FUNCTIONALITY OF WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Konstance, R.K., Tomasula, P.M. 2004. Minimizing variations in functionality of whey protein concentrates from different sources. J. Dairy Sci. 87:749-756.

FUNCTIONALITY OF EXTRUSION-TEXTURIZED WHEY PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2003. Functionality of extrusion-texturized whey proteins. Journal of Dairy Science. 86:3775-3782.