Featured Speakers

Margaret Barth, California Baptist University, USA
Title: Phytonutrients and antioxidant activity in traditional, Native American edible plants from Southern California

Osama Ibrahim, Bio Innovation LLC, USA
Title: An overview of non-nutritive high intensive sweeteners used to reduce calories in foods and beverages

Salam A. Ibrahim, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Title: Use of date palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) to develop a medium for cultivation of Lactobacillus reuteri

Zahur Zee Haque, Mississippi State University, USA
Title: Generation of stable nano-vasicular systems designed for hyper-antioxidative macromolecular cargo

Hend Letaief, California State University, Fresno, USA
Title: Understanding phenolic extraction through the physical properties of wine grapes from California

Poulson Joseph, Kalsec, Inc., USA
Title: Lipid oxidation in Foods: Natural Solutions

Jennifer Catalano,, United States International Trade Commission, USA
Title: Utility of Microarray Technology as a Detection System for Potential Contaminants

Reza Tahergorabi, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, USA
Title: Application of Isoelectric Solubilization/ Precipitation in Recovery of Proteins from Seafood Processing By-products

Baraem Ismail, University of Minnesota, USA
Title: Considerations in Protein Ingredient Use: The Impact of Modification, Molecular Structure and Interactions

Wenjie Liu, North Carolina State University, USA
General Mills, USA
General Mills, USA
Title: Binding Fat/water in Hot Dogs: Capillarity or Emulsion?

Elisa McGee, University of Toronto, Canada
Title: Model System Points to Strategies for the Fortification of Tea with Iron

Jozef Kula, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Title: Salvia officinalis extracts – a rich source of vitamin E

Karolina Siucinska, Research Institute of Horticulture, Poland
Title: Preservation of Highbush Blueberry Fruit (Vaccinum corymbosum L) using Novel Ultrasound Assisted Drying Techniques

Carla Severini, University of Foggia, Italy
Title: Changes in chemical attributes and aromatic profile of espresso coffee as affected by variables under the control of the barista

Antonio Derossi, University of Foggia, Italy
Title: Developing innovative healthy food:vacuum impregnation of apple slices with aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Mill.) gels

Massimo Cecaro, General Secretary, Italian Medical Press, Italy
Title: Massi-Care: a new model to prevent foodborne illness and to improve healthy food culture

Ana Maria Rincon, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Italy
Title: Safety evaluation of substances proposed for use as food additives or nutrient sources in the European Union (EU)

Naofumi Morita, Toyo College of Food Technology, Japan
Title: Germination and graded polishing of cereal and pseudoceral improve nutritional and functional properties

Reena Grittle Pinhero, University of Guelph, Canada
Title: Effect of processing on the bioactive constituents, antioxidant potential and estimated glycemic index of early maturing potato varieties

Iliyan Staykov, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada
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Michaela Schmitz, Bonn Rhein Sieg University of Applied Science, Germany
Title: Effect of variety, treatment and storage conditions on the allergenic potential of fresh fruit

Daniela Fußbroich, Fulda University of Applied Science , Germany
Title: Impact of Soyasaponin I on TLR2 and TLR4 induced inflammation in the MUTZ-3-cell model

Sorelle Nsogning Dongmo, Technical University Of Munich, Germany
Title: Impact of starter culture on the aroma profile and sensory attributes of barley malt beverages produced by lactic acid fermentation

Magda Johanna Vandeloo, European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP), Belgium
Title: Nutrition Early in Life and Breast Cancer

Mery Tambaria Damanik Ambarita, Ghent University, Belgium
Title: The influence of some minerals from terasi on the sensory attributes of sambal terasi, the traditional chili sauce from Indonesia

Thomas Bohn, GenØk – Center for Biosafety, Norway
Title: Contamination of soy for food and feed by intended use of herbicides: the case of Roundup Ready GM soy

Jørgen Lerfall, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Norway
Title: Directly filleted Atlantic salmon - Effect of rinsing regime on colour and stability of carotenoids in fillet surface

Sunniva Hoel, Sør-Trøndelag University College, Norway
Title: Effect of storage temperature on bacterial growth rates and community structure in fresh retail sushi

Bosnea Loulouda, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Title: Complex coacervation as a novel encapsulation method for probiotics

Jalloul Bouajila, University of Paul Sabatier, France
Title: Comparison of different methods for extraction from medicinal plants: Yield, chemical composition and biological activities

Remi Schneider, French Institute of Vine and Wine (IFV), France
Title: Varietal thiols in wine : a review on their aromatic contribution and their liberation mechanism from the precursors present in grapes and musts

Anthony Fardet, INRA Clermont-Ferrand Research Center, France
Title: The impact of processing on food health potential is the big issue: the example of the plant-based food lipotropic potential

Claude Genot, INRA UR1268 Biopolymères Interactions Assemblages, France
Title: Involvement of the interfacial layer and protein partition on oxidation of oil-in-water emulsions

Romdhane Karoui, Artois University, France
Title: Use of rapid analytical methods for determination of the quality of food products

Permal Deo, University of South Australia, Australia
Title: Australian native food extracts inhibits endogenous and exogenous advanced glycation end products

Dilip Ghosh, Soho Flordis International (SFI), Australia
Title: The future of dietary supplements and personalized nutrition

Shirani Gamlath, Deakin University, Australia
Title: Innovations in underutilized cereals and legume products to support current trends in the functional food industry

Iulia Andreea Pinzaru, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, Romania
Title: Rutin bioconjugates/cyclodextrin supramolecular system with improved antioxidant activity and enhanced bioavailability

Regina Célia Santos Mendonça, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil
Title: Bacteriophages use for biocontrol of Listeria monocytogenes in soft cheese

Gilvanete Maria Ferreira, Federal Institute of Amapa, campus Macapa (IFAP), Brazil
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Carlos Humberto Corassin, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Title: The ability of different Saccharomyces cerevisiae- based products to reduce aflatoxin M1 in milk produced by dairy cows

Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro Fritz, Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Brazil
Title: Soluble gas stabilization (SGS) process to inhibit microbial grown of non-respiring food

Ana Carolina Lopez de Dicastillo, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Chile
Title: Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-tyrosinase activities of phenolic extracts from Chilean berries and leaves

Sarwat Sultana, Jamia Hamdard University, India
Title: Role of 18-β Glycyrrhetinic Acid on Cisplatin Induced Hepatotoxicity: Plausible Role of ROS, Inflammation and Apoptosis in Wistar Rats

Na-Hyung Kim, Wonkwang University, Korea
Title: Evaluation of foods on obesity & atopic dermatitis using animal models

Paul Jinchul Jang, Chung-Ang University, South Korea
Title: Quantification of sweet taste by CD and SPR using recombinant sweet taste receptor T1R2-T1R3 and sweet-tasting protein brazzein

Fabio Granados Chinchilla, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Title: Inorganic contaminants and composition analysis of commercial feed grade mineral compounds available in Costa Rica

Zhuomin Zhang, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Title: Development of novel enrichment media and methods of trace food volatiles

Pengfei Chen, Sichuan University, China
Title: Comprehensive extraction of oil and lignocellulose from soy sauce residue.

Ayman Hafiz M. Amer Eissa, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Title: Assessment of the Quality Losses of Fruits and Vegetables during Transportation

Haleama Al Sabbah, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
Title: Evaluation of Microbial Quality and antibacterial Activity of Common Herbs in the United Arab Emirates

Sabiha Achat, University of Béjaïa, Algeria
Title: Physicochemical parameters and anthocyanins kinetic degradation modelling from blood orange juice as affected by ascorbic acid fortification during pasteurization

Hanee Al-Dmoor, Al-Balqa Applied University & Scientific Food Center, Jordan
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Dr. Héctor E. Martínez Flores, Michoacana University of San Nicolas Hidalgo, Mexico
Title: Microencapsulation as an alternative to ensure the viability of Saccharomyces boulardii in gastrointestinal tract

Maricarmen Quirasco Baruch, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
Title: Antibacterial activity produced by Enterococcus spp. isolated from an artisanal Mexican dairy product, Cotija cheese

María Amanda Gálvez Mariscal, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
Title: Detection of GM soybean pollen in Mexican honey by digital PCR

Stefany Cárdenas-Pérez, National School of Biological Sciences, Mexico
Title: Efficient image analysis method to evaluate ripening process of fruits and correlating with physicochemical and microscopy techniques

Marina Ramos, University of Alicante, Spain
Title: Novel nanocomposite films based on poly (lactic acid) and thymol for active packaging

Arantzazu Valdés, University of Alicante, Spain
Title: Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Almond Skin Byproducts (Prunus amygdalus): A Multivariate Analysis

Alice Nongonierma, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Sara KoohiKamali, Islamic Azad University, Iran
Title: Comparison of the Oxidative Stability and Water Miscibility of Conjugated Linoleic Acid Complexed with Lysine and Arginine

Amir M. Mortazavian, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Perkins Muredzi, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
Title: An Investigation on the Causes of Escherichia coli and Coliform Contamination of Cheddar Cheese and How to Reduce the Problem (A Case Study at a Cheese Manufacturing Firm in Harare, Zimbabwe)

Thozama Mandindi, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Title: Communicating modern improvements to nutritional and food sciences: An evaluation of consumer knowledge and views towards functional foods

Idiat Bolajoko Ogunyinka, University of Zululand, South Africa
Title: Proximate analysis, functional properties and amino acids composition of Citrullus lanantus seed (melon) protein isolate

Claus Muss, St. Elisabeth University Bratislava (EU), Slovakia
Title: Food Safety and Non allergic Food Hypersensitivity

Sebnem Tellioglu Harsa, Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey
Title: Functional Food Ingredients For Gut Health

Abdelkarim Guaadaoui, Mohammed 1st University (UMP), Morocco
Title: Common Food Biocompounactives: Opportunities & Challenges

Gan Chee Yuen, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Extraction and identification of novel antioxidative and anti-diabetic peptides from Basil seed

Mohd Zaid Abdullah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Detection of Micro-crack Defect on Eggshel by means of Candle Lighting and Improved Anistropic Diffusion Filtering

Sittichoke Sinthusamran, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Title: Effect of drying and frying conditions on physical and chemical characteristics of fish maw from swim bladder of seabass (Lates calcarifer)

Christopher Echereobia, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
Title: Effect of Utra – violet (UV) irradiation on the postharvest control of Cowpea Weevil and the proximate composition of Cowpea seeds