Rebecca Milczarek
Healthy Processed Foods Research
Research Agricultural Engineer
Phone: (510) 559-5656
Fax: (510) 559-5818
Room 1107
USDA, ARS, PWA, WRRC-PFR
800 BUCHANAN STREET
ALBANY, CA 94710
Publications
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Quality of watermelon juice concentrated by forward osmosis and conventional processes
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Milczarek, R.R., Olsen, C.W., Sedej, I. 2020. Quality of watermelon juice concentrated by forward osmosis and conventional processes. Processes. 8(12). Article 1568. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8121568.
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Texture of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki sp.) chips: instrumental, sensory, and consumer input for product development
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Milczarek, R.R., Woods, R., Lafond, S.I., Smith, J.L., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Vilches, A.M., Breksa Iii, A.P., Preece, J.E. 2020. Texture of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki sp.) chips: instrumental, sensory, and consumer input for product development. Foods. 9(10):1434. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9101434.
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Fate of nutrients of interest during direct sun-drying of apricots
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Olsen, C.W., Milczarek, R.R. 2020. Fate of nutrients of interest during direct sun-drying of apricots. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper number: 2000153. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202000153.
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Fate of nutrients of interest during direct sun-drying of apricots
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Olsen, C.W., Milczarek, R.R. 2020. Fate of nutrients of interest during direct sun-drying of apricots. Meeting Abstract. Poster Number 2000153.
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Physical, microbial, and chemical quality of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki) chips during storage
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Milczarek, R.R., Vilches, A.M., Olsen, C.W., Breksa III, A.P., Mackey, B.E., Brandl, M. 2020. Physical, microbial, and chemical quality of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki) chips during storage. Journal of Food Quality. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7413689.
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Enhancing quality and nutrition of spray-dried concentrated watermelon juice using watermelon co-product carrier blends
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Milczarek, R.R., Sedej, I. 2020. Enhancing quality and nutrition of spray-dried concentrated watermelon juice using watermelon co-product carrier blends. Meeting Abstract. Paper Number 25254.
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Prediction of drying rate of nectarines (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) from real-time ambient weather factors during direct sun drying
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Milczarek, R.R., Ramirez-Gutierrez, D.M., Ileleji, K.E. 2019. Prediction of drying rate of nectarines (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) from real-time ambient weather factors during direct sun drying [abstract]. International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF), September 23-26, 2019, Melbourne, Australia.
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Nondestructive determination of the astringency of pollination-variant persimmons (Diospyros kaki) using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxometry
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Milczarek, R.R., Liang, P., Wong, T., Augustine, M.P., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Vilches, A.M., Haff, R.P., Preece, J.E., Breksa, A.P. 2019. Nondestructive determination of the astringency of pollination-variant persimmons (Diospyros kaki) using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxometry. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 149:50-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.11.006.
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Olive
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Milczarek, R.R., Larson, D., Li, Y., Sedej, I., Wang, S. 2019. Olive. In: Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Zicari, S., editors. Integrated Processing Technologies for Food and Agricultural By-Products. 1st Edition. San Diego, CA: Elsevier Inc. p. 355-371. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-814138-0.00014-9.
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Synthesis of descriptive sensory attributes and hedonic rankings of dried persimmon (Diospyros kaki sp.)
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Milczarek, R.R., Woods, R., LaFond, S.I., Breksa, A.P., Preece, J.E., Smith, J., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Vilches, A.M. 2017. Synthesis of descriptive sensory attributes and hedonic rankings of dried persimmon (Diospyros kaki sp.). Food Science and Nutrition. 6(1):124-136. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.537.
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Solar thermal drum drying performance of prune and tomato pomaces
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Milczarek, R.R., Ferry, J., Alleyne, F.S., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Winston, R. 2017. Solar thermal drum drying performance of prune and tomato pomaces. Food and Bioproducts Processing. 106:53-64.
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Process and formulation effects on solar thermal drum dried prune pomace
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Milczarek, R.R., Ferry, J.J., Alleyne, F.S., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Winston, R.A. 2017. Process and formulation effects on solar thermal drum dried prune pomace. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Session P04 Poster Session 4.
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Predictive model for consumer preference of a dried, chip-style persimmon product
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Woods, R., Lafond, S.I., Smith, J.L., Milczarek, R.R., Preece, J.E., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Predictive model for consumer preference of a dried, chip-style persimmon product. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Session P05 Poster Session.
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Texture attributes of a persimmon (Diospyros kaki) chip-style product
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Olsen, C.W., Woods, R., Sedej, I., Smith, J.L., Milczarek, R.R., Preece, J.E., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Texture attributes of a persimmon (Diospyros kaki) chip-style product. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Session P05.
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Mathematical and computational modeling simulation of solar drying systems
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Milczarek R.R., Alleyne F.S. 2017. Mathematical and computational modeling simulation of solar drying systems. In: Prakash, O., Kumar A., editors. Solar Drying Technology. Green Energy and Technology. Singapore: Springer. p. 357-379.
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Sugar and organic acid content of astringent, non-astringent, and pollination variant persimmons (abstract)
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Vilches, A.M., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Preece, J.E., Milczarek, R.R., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Sugar and organic acid content of astringent, non-astringent, and pollination variant persimmons [abstract].
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Characterization of the organoleptic properties, vitamin C levels and anti-oxidant contents of Californian grown persimmons (abstract)
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Sedej, I., Vilches, A.M., Olsen, C.W., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Preece, J.E., Milczarek, R.R., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Characterization of the organoleptic properties, vitamin C levels and anti-oxidant contents of Californian grown persimmons [abstract].
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Improving the sun drying of apricots (Prunus armeniaca) with photo-selective dryer cabinet materials
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Milczarek, R.R., Avena-Mascareno, R., Alonzo, J., Fichot, M.E. 2016. Improving the sun drying of apricots (Prunus armeniaca) with photo-selective dryer cabinet materials. Journal of Food Science. 81(10):E2466-E2475.
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Reducing astringency in persimmons through processing, an approach for increasing marketability (abstract)
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Sedej, I., Woods, R., Vilches, A.M., Olsen, C.W., Preece, J.E., Milczarek, R.R., Breksa III, A.P. 2016. Reducing astringency in persimmons through processing, an approach for increasing marketability (abstract). American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition - Philadelphia, PA - August 21-25, 2016.
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Spray drying of a phenolic-rich membrane filtration fraction of olive mill wastewater: Optimization and dried product quality
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Sedej, I., Milczarek, R.R., Wang, S., Sheng, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Takeoka, G.R., Dao, L.T. 2015. Spray drying of a phenolic-rich membrane filtration fraction of olive mill wastewater: Optimization and dried product quality. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.13163.
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When wastewater has worth: Water reconditioning opportunities in the food industry to achieve sustainable food manufacturing (abstract)
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Milczarek, R.R. 2016. When wastewater has worth: Water reconditioning opportunities in the food industry to achieve sustainable food manufacturing (abstract).
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Consumer evaluation of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) varieties for a chip-style product (abstract)
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Woods, R., Lafond, S.I., Milczarek, R.R., Preece, J.E., Breksa III, A.P. 2016. Consumer evaluation of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) varieties for a chip-style product (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - July 16-19, 2016.
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Process and formulation effects on the quality of flat plate dried pomace (abstract)
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Milczarek, R.R., Alleyne, F.S., Ferry, J.J., Olson, D.A., Winston, R. 2016. Process and formulation effects on the quality of flat plate dried pomace (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - July 16-19, 2016.
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Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products
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Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2016. Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products. Industrial Crops and Products. 86:40-48.
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Torrefaction of almond shells: effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products
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Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2016. Torrefaction of almond shells: Effects of torrefaction conditions on properties of solid and condensate products. Industrial Crops and Products. 86:40-48.
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Optimization of flat plate drying of carrot pomace (abstract)
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Alleyne, F.S., Ferry, J.J., Milczarek, R.R., Olson, D.A., Winston, R. 2016. Optimization of flat plate drying of carrot pomace (abstract). American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting - Orlando, FL - July 17-20, 2016.
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Optimization of solar thermal dryer designs for the production of sun-dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca)(abstract)
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Alleyne, F.S., Ferry, M., Milczarek, R.R. 2016. Optimization of solar thermal dryer designs for the production of sun-dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca) (abstract). American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting - Orlando, FL - July 17-20, 2016.
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Membrane-filtered olive mill wastewater: Quality assessment of the dried phenolic-rich fraction
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Sedej, I., Milczarek, R.R., Wang, S., Sheng, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Takeoka, G.R., Dao, L.T. 2016. Membrane-filtered olive mill wastewater: Quality assessment of the dried phenolic-rich fraction. Journal of Food Science. 81:E889–E896. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13267.
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Efficiency and design analysis of a solar thermal powered flat plate dryer (abstract)
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Ferry, J.J., Alleyne, F.S., Milczarek, R.R., Olson, D.A., Winston, R. 2016. Efficiency and design analysis of a solar thermal powered flat plate dryer. (abstract) American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting - Orlando, FL - July 17-20, 2016.
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Design of solar thermal dryers for 24-hour food drying processes
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Alleyne, F.S., Milczarek, R.R. 2015. Design of solar thermal dryers for 24-hour food drying processes. In: Proceedings of the 2015 COMSOL Conference in Boston. COMSOL Conference 2015, October 7-9, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts. 2015 COMSOL Conference 2015, October 7-9, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts. 2015.
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Design of solar thermal dryers for 24-hour food drying processes (abstract)
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Alleyne, F.S., Milczarek, R.R. 2015. Design of solar thermal dryers for 24-hour food drying processes (abstract). COMSOL Conference 2015, October 7-9, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts. Paper No. 29072.
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Sustainable technologies for olive mill wastewater management (abstract)
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Sedej, I., Milczarek, R.R., Wang, S.C., Sheng, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Takeoka, G.R. 2015. Sustainable technologies for olive mill wastewater management (abstract). University of California, Davis Postdoctoral Research Symposium.
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Olive mill wastewater membrane filtration fraction: Drying techniques and quality assessment of the dried product (abstract)
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Sedej, I., Milczarek, R.R., Wang, S.C., Sheng, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Takeoka, G.R. 2015. Olive mill wastewater membrane filtration fraction: Drying techniques and quality assessment of the dried product (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL July 11-14,2015.
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Evaluation of sectrally-selective materials for multi-layer solar thermal crop drying (abstract)
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Alleyne, F.S., Milczarek, R.R., Mchugh, T.H. 2015. Evaluation of sectrally-selective materials for multi-layer solar thermal crop drying (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL; July 11-14,2015.
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Improving sun-dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca) with photo-selective dryer cabinet materials (abstract)
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Milczarek, R.R., Avena-Mascareno, R., Alonzo, J., Fichot, M.E. 2015. Improving sun-dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca) with photo-selective dryer cabinet materials (abstract). International Congress on Engineering and Food - Québec City, Canada - June 14-18, 2015.
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Torrefaction of pomaces and nut shells
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Chiou, B., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Klamczynski, A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Milczarek, R.R., Du, W., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2014. Torrefaction of pomaces and nut shells. Bioresource Technology. 177:58-65.
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Computer and control applications in a vegetable processing plant
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Bingol, G., Milczarek, R.R., Balaban, M., Yu, W. 2015. Computer and control applications in a vegetable processing plant. In: Hui, Y.H., Özgül Evranuz, E., editors. Handbook of Vegetable Preservation and Processing. 2nd edition. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor and Francis Group. p. 393-412.
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New co-products from grain-based fuel ethanol production and their drying performance
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Liu, K., Milczarek, R.R., Barrows, F. 2014. New co-products from grain-based fuel ethanol production and their drying performance. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. PCP 5 Sysposium.
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Centrifugation as a pre-treatment in olive mill wastewater processing (abstract)
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Sedej, I., Milczarek, R.R., Wang, S., Sheng, R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Takeoka, G.R. 2014. Centrifugation as a pre-treatment in olive mill wastewater processing (abstract). Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Paper No. 120-01.
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Drum drying performance of condensed distillers solubles and comparison to performance of modified condensed distillers solubles
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Milczarek, R.R., Liu, K. 2015. Drum drying performance of condensed distillers solubles and comparison to performance of modified condensed distillers solubles. Journal of Food and Bioproducts Processing. 94:208-217. DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2014.01.004.
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Torrefaction of agricultural by-products: Effects of temperature and time on energy yields
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Whole grain gluten-free egg-free high protein pasta
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Kahlon, T.S., Milczarek, R.R., Chiu, M.M. 2014. Whole grain gluten-free egg-free high protein pasta. Vegetos: An International Journal of Plant Research. 26:65-71.
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Effects of infrared radiation heating on peeling performance and quality attributes of clingstone peaches
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Li, X., Zhang, A., Atungulu, G., Delwiche, M., Milczarek, R.R., Wood, D.F., Williams, T.G., Mchugh, T.H., Pan, Z. 2013. Effects of infrared radiation heating on peeling performance and quality attributes of clingstone peaches. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 55(1):34-42. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2013.08.020.
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Solar thermal drying of apricots: Effect of spectrally-selective cabinet materials on drying rate and quality metrics (abstract)
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Milczarek, R.R., Alonzo, J.H., Mchugh, T.H. 2013. Solar thermal drying of apricots: Effect of spectrally-selective cabinet materials on drying rate and quality metrics (abstract). Institute of Food Techologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo. 169.01.
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Torrefaction of agricultural by-products (abstract)
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Chiou, B., Bilbao-Sainz, C., Valenzuela-Medina, D., Klamczynski, A., Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Imam, S.H., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J. 2013. Torrefaction of agricultural by-products (abstract). American Chemical Society Abstracts. p.1.
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Whole grain gluten-free egg-free pasta
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Kahlon, T.S., Milczarek, R.R., Chiu, M.M. 2013. Whole grain gluten-free egg-free pasta. Cereal Foods World. 58(1):4-7. DOI: 10.1094/CFW-58-1-0004.
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Optimization of microwave roasting of almond (Prunus dulcis)
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Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Greta, P., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Optimization of microwave roasting of almond (Prunus dulcis). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.12046.
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In Vitro bile acid binding of kale, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage and green bell pepper improves with microwave cooking
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Kahlon, T.S., Milczarek, R.R., Chiu, M.M. 2012. In Vitro bile acid binding of kale, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage and green bell pepper improves with microwave cooking. Vegetos: An International Journal of Plant Research. 25(2):29-36.
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Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds (abstract)
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Milczarek, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R., Mchugh, T.H. 2012. Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds (abstract). Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. (00).
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Exploration of conditions for microwave roasting of almonds
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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.
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Spatial variation of drying rates within a multi-tray cabinet dryer (abstract)
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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).
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In vitro bile acid binding of mustard greens, kale, broccoli, cabbage and green bell pepper improves with sautéing compared with raw or other methods of preparation.
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Kahlon, T.S., Milczarek, R.R., Chiu, M.M. 2012. In vitro bile acid binding of mustard greens, kale, broccoli, cabbage and green bell pepper improves with sautéing compared with raw or other methods of preparation. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 3: 951-958. DOI: 10.4236/fns.2012.37126.
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Effect of microwave- and microwave-convection drying conditions on the total soluble phenolic content of 2-phase olive mill waste
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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.
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Practical implications of probe- and sample-related variables in puncture testing of clingstone peaches
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Milczarek, R.R., McHugh, T.H. 2011. Practical implications of probe-and sample-related variables in puncture testing of clingstone peaches. In: Taoukis, N.G., Stoforos, N. G., Karathanos, V.T., Saravacos, G.D., editors. Proceedings of the International Congress on Engineering and Food, May 22-26, 2011, Athens, Greece. p. 215-216.
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Milling by product Utilization Research at USDA-ARS
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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.
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Effect of shrinkage on isothermal drying behavior of 2-phase olive mill waste
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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.
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Prediction of processing tomato peeling outcomes
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Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace
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Milczarek, R.R., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace. Microwave Power Symposium Proceedings. 233-238.
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Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace
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Milczarek, R.R., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Isothermal microwave and microwave-convection drying of olive pomace. Meeting Abstract.
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Multiphysics modeling of microwave heating of whole tomato
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Milczarek, R.R., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2010. Multiphysics modeling of microwave heating of whole tomato. Institute of Food Technologists.
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ARS News Articles
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