Projects

Characterization and Control of Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Raw and Processed Grains, Legumes, and Vegetables Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409089

New Technologies to Process Value-Added, Healthy Foods from Fruits and Vegetables Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409241

Improving Citrus Nutritional Properties and Quality to Benefit Human Health and Enhance Citrus Utilization Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409221

Processing and Biotechnological Improvement of Foods to Prevent Obesity Related and Other Degenerative Diseases Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408538

Food Processing Methods to Reduce Allergenicity Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416844

Edible Apple and Tomato Antimicrobial Films Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 410999

Publications

Antibacterial Effects of Allspice, garlic, and Oregano Essential Oils in Tomato Films Determined by Overlay and Vapor Phase Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-May-09)

Effects of Allspice, Cinnamon, and Clove Bud Essential Oils in Edible Apple Films on Physical Properties and Antimicrobial Activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-May-09)

Allspice, cinnamon, and clove bud plant essential oils in edible apple films inactivate the foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract) - (11-Feb-09)

Allspice, garlic, and oregano plant essential oils in tomato films inactive the foodborne pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract) - (11-Feb-09)

Hedonic evaluation of cooked chicken wrapped with apple and tomato films formulated with cinnamaldehyde and carvacol - (Abstract) - (11-Feb-09)

Dehydration of pollock skins prior to gelatin production - (Abstract) - (10-Feb-09)

Improved barrier and mechanical properties of novel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose edible films with chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Moura, M.R., Aouada, F.A., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Krochta, J.M., Mattoso, L.H. 2009. Improved barrier and mechanical properties of novel hydroxypropyl methylcellulose edible films with chitosan/tripolyphosphate nanoparticles. Journal of Food Engineering. 92:448-453.

Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7, Physical Properties, and Storage Stability of Novel Carvacrol-Containing Edible Tomato Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Friedman, M. 2008. Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7, Physical Properties, and Storage Stability of Novel Carvacrol-Containing Edible Tomato Films. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):M378-383.

Starch/pulp-Fiber Based Packaging Foams and Cast Films Containing Alaskan Fish by-Products (Waste) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., Shey, J., Glenn, G.M., Orts, W.J., Narayan, R.R., Avena Bustillos, R.D. 2008. Starch/pulp-fiber based packaging foams and cast films containing alaskan fish by-products (waste). BioResources. 3(3):758-773.

Properties of Novel Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Films Containing Chitosan Nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Moura, M.R., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Krochta, J.M., Mattoso, L.H. 2008. Properties of Novel Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Films Containing Chitosan Nanoparticles. Journal of Food Science. 73(7):31-36.

Effect of Berry Size and Sodium Hydroxide Pretreatment on the Drying Characteristics of Blueberries under Infrared Radiation Heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wood, D.F., Zhu, Y., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Hirschberg, E. 2008. Effect of Berry Size and Sodium Hydroxide Pretreatment on the Drying Characteristics of Blueberries under Infrared Radiation Heating. Journal of Food Science. 73(6):E259-E265.

Storage Stability and Antibacterial Activity against E. coli O157:H7 of Carvacrol in Edible Apple Films made by Two Different Casting Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Du, W., Olsen, C.W., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Levin, C.E., Friedman, M. 2008. Storage Stability and Antibacterial Activity against Echerichia coli O157:H7 of Carvacrol in Edible Apple Films made by Two Different Casting Methods. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:3082-2088.

Thermal Transitions and Extrusion of Glycerol-Plasticized Whey Protein Mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hernandez-Izquierdo, V.M., Reid, D.S., Mc Hugh, T.H., Berrios, J.D., Krochta, J.M. 2008. Thermal Transitions and Extrusion of Glycerol-Plasticized Whey Protein Mixtures. Journal of Food Science. V73(4):169-175.

Vitamin D2 Formation from Post-Harvest UV-B Treatment of Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) and Retention during Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roberts, J.S., Teichert, A., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. Vitamin D2 Formation from Post-Harvest UV-B Treatment of Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) and Retention during Storage. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:4541-4544.

Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brandl, M., Pan, Z., Huynh, S., Zhu, Y., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat. Journal of Food Protection. 71(5)-897-902

Study of Banana Dehydration using Sequential Infrared Radiation Heating and Freeze-Drying - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Shih, C., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2008. Study of Banana Dehydration using Sequential Infrared Radiation Heating and Freeze-Drying. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie. 41:1944-1951.

Quality of Frozen Fruit Bars Manufactured through Infrared Pre-dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jan-08)

Drying and Quality Characteristics of Fresh and Sugar-infused Blueberries Dried with Infrared Radiation Heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wood, D.F., Hirschberg, E., Olson, D.A. 2008. Drying and Quality Characteristics of Fresh and Sugar-infused Blueberries Dried with Infrared Radiation Heating. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie. 41:1962-1972.

Food Nanotechnology - Food Packaging Applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. The World of Food Science. Food Nanotechnology - Food Packaging Applications. V4:1-3.

ARS Grape Quality Research Update - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mc Hugh, T.H. 2007. ARS Grape Quality Research Update. 2007. ARS Grape and Wine Industry Workshop Proceedings, 31-34.

Applications of Nanoscience to Edible Films - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mc Hugh, T.H., Avena-Bustillos, R., Dogan, N., Aouada, M., Mattoso, L. 2007. Applications of Nanoscience to Edible Films. Recent Progress in Food Science and Engineering Int'l Symposium Proceedings. 16-21.

What Constitutes a Fruit or Vegetable Serving Equivalent in Processed Products? - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-07)

Food Nanotechnology: Food Packaging Applications - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-07)

Effect of Sucrose Concentration and Solution Temperature on Mass Transfer During Sugar Infusion of Blueberries - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2007. Effect of Sucrose Concentration and Solution Temperature on Mass Transfer During Sugar Infusion of Blueberries. Proceedings of the 3rd CIGR World Congress Meetings. Section VI Int'l Symposium on Food and Agricultural Products, 1-13.

Barrier Properties and Vapor Sorption Isotherms of Nanoemulsion Fish Gelatin Films - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-07)

Edible Coating as Carrier of Antimicrobial Agents to Extend the Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Apples - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-07)

Effect of Dipping Treatments on Color Stabilization and Texture of Apple Cubes for Infrared Dry-Blanching Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2007. Effect of Dipping Treatments on Color Stabilization and Texture of Apple Cubes for Infrared Dry-Blanching Process. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 31:632-648.

Effect of IR Drying Temperature on the Quality of Partially Dried Fresh and Infused Blueberries - (Abstract) - (16-Feb-07)

Properties of Extruded Expandable Breadfruit Products - (Abstract) - (16-Feb-07)

Apple Puree-Alginate Edible Coating as Carrier of Antimicrobial Agents to Prolong Shelf-Life of Fresh-Cut Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas-Grau, M.A., Raybaudi-Massilia, R.M., Soliva-Fortuny, R.C., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Mc Hugh, T.H., Martin-Belloso, O. 2007. Apple Puree-Alginate Edible Coating as Carrier of Antimicrobial Agents to Prolong Shelf-Life of Fresh-Cut Apples. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 45(2):254-264.

Effects of Plant Essential Oils and Oil Compounds on Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Alginate-Apple Puree Edible Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas-Grau, M.A., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Henika, P.R., Martin-Belloso, O., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2007. Effects of Plant Essential Oils and Oil Compounds on Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Alginate-Apple Puree Edible Films. Journal of Food Engineering. 81(3):634-641.

Effects of Microcrystalline Cellulose on Functional Properties of Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Microcomposite Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dogan, N., Mc Hugh, T.H. Effects of Microcrystalline Cellulose on Functional Properties of Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose Microcomposite Films. Journal of Food Science. January/February 2007. 72:(1)E16-E22.

Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Apple Puree Edible Films Containing Plant Essential Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas-Grau, M.A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Henika, P.R., Martin-Belloso, O., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2006. Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Apple Puree Edible Films Containing Plant Essential Oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:9262-9267.

Cost to Benefit - Fish Skin Yields Unique Gelatin Products - (Popular Publication)

Bower, C.K., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. Cost to Benefit - Fish Skin Yields Unique Gelatin Products. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 11(4):28-29.

Study of Banana Dehydration Using Sequential Infrared Radiation and Freeze-Drying - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z., Shih, C., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2006. Study of Banana Dehydration Using Sequential Infrared Radiation and Freeze-Drying. Proceedings of XVI CIGR World Congress, 9/3-9/7/06, Bonn, Germany. Paper 1-16.

Rheological and Thermal Properties of Salmon Processing Byproducts - (Abstract)

El-Mashad, H.M., Chiou, B., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Bechtel, P.J., Mc Hugh, T.H., Zhang, R. 2006. Rheological and thermal properties of salmon processing byproducts. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Portland, OR, July 9-12, 2006, Paper No. 066157.

Characterization of Fish Skin Gelatin Gels and Films Containing the Antimicrobial Enzyme Lysozyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bower, C.K., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H., Bechtel, P.J. 2006. Characterization of fish skin gelatin gels and films containing the antimicrobial enzyme lysozyme. Journal of Food Science. 71(5):141-145

Water Vapor Permeability of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

R.J. Avena Bustillos, C.W. Olsen, D.A. Olson, B. Chiou, E. Yee, P.J. Bechtel, T.H. McHugh, 2006. Water Vapor Permeability of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films. Journal of Food Science. Vol 71(4):E202-E207.

Starch Gel Matrices Used for Controlled Release of Volatile Liquids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, G.M., Klamczynski, A., Ludvik, C.N., Shey, J., Imam, S.H., Chiou, B., Mc Hugh, T.H., Orts, W.J. 2006. Starch gel matrices used for controlled release of volatile liquids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(9):3297-3304.

Tensile Properties of Compression-Molded Whey Protein Sheets: Determination of Molding Condition and Glycerol-Content Effects and Comparison with Solution-Cast Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

R. Sothornvit, C.W. Olsen, T.H. Mc Hugh, J.M. Krochta. February 2007. Tensile properties of compression-molded whey protein sheets: Determination of molding condition and glycerol-content effects and comparison with solution-cast films. Journal of Food Engineering. 78(3):855-860.

Study of Strawberry Dehydration Using Sequential Infrared Radiation and Freeze-Drying - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

Development of Healthy Foods to Prevent Obesity and Obesity-Related Diseases - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Development of Healthy Foods to Prevent Obesity and Obesity-related Diseases. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. Sym. 950-1010 Paper #5:1-4.

Barrier Properties, Gel Strength, and Microbial Safety of Fish skin Gelatin Gels and Films - (Abstract)

Bower, C.K. 2006. Barrier properties, gel strength, and microbial safety of fish skin gelatin gels and films. Aquaculture America Conference.

Feasibility of Using Infrared Heating for Blanching and Dehydration of Fruits and Vegetables - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Ameratanga, K., Olsen, C.W., Zhu, Y., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Feasibility of using infrared heating for blanching and dehydration of fruits and vegetables. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056086. p. 1-13. St. Joseph. MI.

Dehydration As a Stabilization Method for Alaskan Pollock Skins Prior to Gelatin Extraction - (Abstract)

Mc Hugh, T.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bechtel, P.J., Bower, C.K., Pantoja, A. 2005. Dehydration as a stabilization method for alaskan pollock skins prior to gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 99C-24. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Thermal Transitions and Extrusion of Glycerol-Plasticized Whey Protein Mixtures - (Abstract)

Hernandez, V.M., Reid, D.S., Mc Hugh, T.H., Berrios, J.D., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Pan, J., Krochta, J.M. 2005. Thermal transitions and extrusion of glycerol-plasticized whey protein mixtures. Meeting Abstract No. 54D-7. p. 60., IFT Annual Meeting, July 2005, New Orleans, LA.

Tensile and Puncture Properties of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films - (Abstract)

Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olson, D.A., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Tensile and puncture properties of mammalian and fish gelatin films. Meeting Abstract No. 109-5. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Water Vapor Permeability of Mammalian and Fish Gelatin Films - (Abstract)

Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Water vapor permeability of mammalian and fish gelatin films. Meeting Abstract No. 54D-4. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Evaluation of Power Ultrasound As a Processing Aid for Fish Gelatin Extraction - (Abstract)

Olson, D.A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bower, C.K., Bechtel, P.J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Evaluation of power ultrasound as a processing aid for fish gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 71C-26. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Processing and Quality Characteristics of Pears Processed by a New Infrared Dry Blanching/dehydration Method - (Abstract)

Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Ameratanga, K., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Processing and quality characteristics of pears processed by a new infrared dry blanching/dehydration method. Meeting Abstract No. 84-7. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

Tensile Properties of Fruit and Vegetable Edible Films - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mc Hugh, T.H., Olsen, C.W. 2004. Tensile properties of fruit and vegetable edible films. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources,Food & Ag Panel Meeting, Section Food & Non-Food Processing, p. 104-108.

Characterization of Fish Skin Gelatin Gels and Films Containing the Antimicrobial Enzyme Lysozyme - (Abstract)

Bower, C.K., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H., Bechtel, P.J. 2005. Characterization of fish skin gelatin gels and films containing the antimicrobial enzyme lysozyme. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Fruit and Vegetable Films and Uses Thereof - (Patent Application)

Mc Hugh, T.H., De Bord, M.D., Olsen, C.W. 2004. Fruit and vegetable films and uses thereof. Serial #10/937,183, Patent Application Filed 9/8/04.

Novel Infrared Dry Blanching (Idb) Infrared Blanching, and Infrared Drying Technologies for Food Processing - (Patent Application)

Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. Novel Infrared Dry Blanching (IDB) Infrared Blanching, and Infrared Drying Technologies for Food Processing. Patent Application Serial #10/917797.

New Technologies in Fruit and Vegetable Processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

McHugh, T.H., Olsen, C.W., Olson, D.A. 2004. New Technologies in Fruit and Vegetable Processing. In Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Rrsources Food and Agricultural Panel. pp. 430-436.

Fruit and Vegetable Edible Wraps: Application to Partially Dehydrated Apple Pieces - (Book/Chapter)

MC HUGH, T.H., OLSEN, C.W., SENESI, E. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EDIBLE WRAPS: APPLICATION TO PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED APPLE PIECES.

Film E Coperture Eduli Con Matrici a Base Di Frutta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Senesi, E., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2002. Film e coperture eduli con matrici a base di frutta. Industrie Alimentari. Anno 41, p. 1289-1294.