Research posters

Acute effects of cooked Canadian wild rice consumption on appetite and glycemic response in humans

Authors: Nnedinso Aguwa, Foluke Oyekale, Dianna Dandeneau, Makan Pourmasoumi, Bruce Hardy, Erin M. Goldberg, Rebecca C. Mollard, Dylan MacKay

Advancing a Circular Economy: Sustainable Protein Extraction from Sunflower Meal with Improved Yield and Purity

Authors: Zainab Husain, Nandika Bandara

Advancing Food Quality and Human Nutrition through HVACP Technology for Enhanced Hemp Protein Functionality

Authors: Manpreet Kaur, and Nandika Bandara

Advancing high-protein snack production: Unlocking the potential of nitrogen gas-assisted extrusion with x-ray & high-speed imaging

Authors: Siwen Luo, Jitendra Paliwal, Filiz Koksel

Air-frying enhances Phytosterol availability in Brassica vegetables

Authors: Rashmi Siribaddanage, Ruchira Nandasiri, Breanne Semenko, Champa Wijekoon, Miyoung Suh

Antioxidant Activity of Supercritical Fluid Extracts of Underutilized Medicinal Plants against the Soxhlet Extracts

Authors: Thanuranga Tharushi Samarasinghe, Chathuni Jayathilake

Antioxidant and in vitro enzyme inhibition activities of fava bean bioactive peptides

Authors: Timilehin D. Oluwajuyitan and Rotimi E. Aluko

Are Innovative Techniques Addressing My Food Choices? A Type 2 Diabetes Remission Study of Lived-Experiences.

Authors: Tahmina Rahman, Alexis Marcotte-Chénard, Barbara Oliveira, Margherita Cameranesi, Rebecca Mollard, Jonathan P. Little, and Dylan MacKay

Bioactive peptides from Moringa stenopetala seeds: Characterization and Nutraceutical Potential

Authors: Abisoye D. Olukitibi and Rotimi E. Aluko

Characterization of canola protein film enhanced with modified nanomaterials, plasticizers, and crosslinking agents

Authors: Cristina Chairez-Jimenez, Aklilu Getnet Messele, Tizazu Mekonnen, Cristina Chuck-Hernández, Nandika Bandara

Chemically modified canola protein for improved material properties in canola protein-based nanocomposites

Authors: Vidheesha Abeysinghea,b, Aklilu Messelec, Dylan Jubinvillec, Tizazu Mekonnenc, Thilini Dissanayakea,b, Cristina Chaireza,b and Nandika Bandaraa,b

Chinese Sea Buckthorn Leaves Are Potential Natural Resources of Antioxidants

Authors: Juan Wei, Trust Beta, Jinmei Zhao, Daniel Zogona, Si Nhat Nguyen, Yang Bi

Comparative Extraction of Chickpea Proteins: Unveiling Superior Technofunctionality and Quality through Deep Eutectic Solvents

Authors: Kofi Oduro and Nandika Bandara

Comparative Study of the Foaming and Emulsification Properties of Blue and White Lupin Protein Fractions

Authors: Stanley Chukwuejim and Rotimi E. Aluko

Determination of Metal Content in Plant-Based Protein Supplements using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy Techniques

Authors: Atanas Karamanov, Michael C. Janzen, Rotimi E. Aluko

Dry Fractionation for Production of White Pea Bean and Chickpea Protein Concentrates

Authors: John E. Bachu, Michael C. Janzen, Finley J. Makila, Rotimi E. Aluko

Effect of dietary supplemented fish oil (FO) on immune response to LPS challenge in layers

Authors: Shengnan Li, Mingyan Jing, Maryna Plaksii, Shusheng Zhao, Harold M. Aukema, James D. House, and Chengbo Yang

Effect of chickpea pre-treatment methods on microstructure and physical properties of enriched wheat bread

Authors: Obasi Ukpai Ukoji, Muhammad Mudassir Arif Chaudhry, Lindsey Boyd, Elaine Sopiwnyk, Jitendra Paliwal

Emulsifying and foaming properties of pea (Pisum sativum L.) vicilin and legumin blends

Authors: Adewunmi R. Giwa, Rotimi E. Aluko

Enzymatic modification of oleic acid for the production of nanoencapsulation platforms for bioactive compounds

Authors: Flavia Adais Rocha dos Santos, Nandika Bandara

Evaluating Canada Western Red Spring Wheat Genotypes for the Development of Wholegrain Refrigerated Dough products

Authors: Maneka Malalgoda, Reyna Stefanson, Indhurathna Swaminathan, Anashwar Valsalan and Isabella Gonzalez Garcia

Evaluating Lysine Damage in Yellow Peas and Their Derivatives Across Different Processing Techniques

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Zhanhui Lu, Véronique Perreault, Jason Neufeld, Adam Franczyk, Nguyen Thao Bui, Pankaj Bhowmik, Alain Doyen, Matthew Nosworthy, Rotimi Aluko, and James House

Evaluating the Nutritional Profiles and Structural and Physicochemical Properties of Ancient Wheat Species

Authors: Sathsara Thakshani Deyalage, Sijo J. Thandapilly, James D. House, Maneka Malalgoda (Corresponding author)

Evaluation of cold plasma technology in transforming lentil protein isolates into high-value ingredients

Authors: Mariela Rodríguez, Nandika Bandara

Evaluation of commercial ELISA for the determination of ergot alkaloids in wheat

Authors: Chamali Kodikara, Dainna Drul, Nandika Bandara, Sheryl A. Tittlemier

Fabrication of Low - Temperature Induced Hemp Protein Gels for Encapsulation: Optimization of Pretreatment and Crosslinkers

Authors: Thilini Dissanayake, Nandika Bandara
Corresponding Author: Nandika Bandara

Food applications for intermediate wheatgrass: Functionality in noodle and pasta formulations

Authors: Mackenzie Ferguson, Douglas Cattani, and Bin Xiao Fu and Maneka Malalgoda

Fortification of wholewheat bread with legume protein isolates: Impacts on end-use quality of bread

Authors: Maneka Malalgoda, Reyna Stefanson, Sachini Senarathna, Anashwar Valsalan, Indhurathna Swaminathan, Paul Laplaud, Liu Man, Janelle Carlin

Fortification with orange sweet potato powder enhances phenolic content and antioxidant properties of wild rice-wheat noodles

Authors: Amadou Diarra, Daniel Zogona, and Trust Beta

Free Asparagine Concentration of Field Peas

Authors: Amanda G. A. Sá, Zhongyang Wan, Jason Neufeld, Thomas D. Warkentin, and James D. House

Impact of alpha-amylase activity on the microstructure of wheat kernels under different germination conditions

Authors: Isanka Gimhani, Jitendra Paliwal and Cristina M. Rosell

Impact of specific mechanical energy on extruded whole wheat flour for enhanced functionality

Authors: Carly Isaak, Anashwar Mullankuzhiyil Valsalan, Dr. Bin Xiao Fu, Dr. Kun Wang, Dr. Maneka Malalgoda, Dr. Filiz Koksel

Impact of traditional and novel extraction methods on functional properties and protein quality of lentil protein ingredients

Authors: Harshani Nadeeshani, Amanda G. A. Sá, James D. House, and Nandika Bandara

Impact of varying alpha-amylase levels from grain to bread

Authors: Nancydeep Kaur, Nicola Gasparre, Cristina M. Rosell

Optimization of an ultrasound-assisted polyphenol extraction from grape pomace peels for incorporation in amaranth beverage

Authors: Mariela Rodríguez, Ariel Fontana, Valeria Tironi

Optimization of extrusion cooking to manufacture a meat analogue that contains proteins hydrolysates

Authors: Helen Agunbiade, Deepak Kadam, Aayushi Kadam, Filiz Koksel, Rotimi E. Aluko

Optimization of Green Protein Extraction from Cold-Pressed Canola Meal, And Utilizing Protein Extracts for Nanoencapsulation

Authors: Thanuranga Tharushi Samarasinghe, Nandika Bandara

Optimizing High Voltage Atmospheric Cold Plasma (HVACP) Processing for dry fractionated Lentil and Lupin Protein Concentrates for functionality improvement

Authors: Shimani Attygalle, Nandika Bandara

Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Legumin and Vicilin Fractions of Chickpea

Authors: Helen Agunbiade, Deepak Kadam, Aayushi Kadam, Filiz Koksel, Rotimi E. Aluko

Physical characteristics and antioxidant activity of wild rice-wheat noodles enriched with purple sweet potato powder

Authors: Nawon Gwak, Daniel Zogona and Trust Beta

Plant-based meat analogues: effect of processing on their protein quality and environmental sustainability

Authors: Ruth Boachie, Rotimi Aluko

Purple Carrots as Forticants to Enhance Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Physical Properties of Wild Rice Noodles

Authors: Beverly C. Too and Trust Beta

Rapid fungal identification, emerging grain contaminants and host plant resistance

Authors: Shimosh Kurera, Matthew Bakker, Sean Walkowiak

Red raspberry polyphenols alleviate ethanol-induced damage in HepG2 cells

Authors: Daniel Zogona, Abel Wend-Soo Zongo, Ting Wu, Trust Beta, and Xiaoyun Xu

State Diagram of Canola Grains using Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Authors: Vijay Balaji Kalyanakumar, Fuji Jian, Trust Beta

Structural Characterization of Sustainably Extracted Dry Bean Protein Isolates

Authors: Mayuri Bane, Chyngyz Erkinbaev, Nandika Bandara

Survey of Fusarium species within Canadian Wheat from the 2024 Harvest Season

Authors: Nicholas Amoncio Gamayao, Matthew Bakker, Sean Walkowiak

The Ergot Project: The Largest Canadian Survey and Genomic Analysis of Claviceps purpurea to Date

Authors: Skyler Shaw, James G. Menzies, Miao Liu, David Overy, Samia Berraies, Curtis Pozniak, Harmeet Chawla, Sheryl Tittlemier, Sean Walkowiak

Transforming Canola Meal into High-Value Biobased Adhesive Through Chemical and Hydrothermal Processing

Authors: Onesmus Musyoki Maithya and Nandika Bandara

Transformations in faba bean protein molecules during the production of plant-based meat analogues

Authors: Ravinder Singh, Filiz Koksel

Unleashing pH power: Investigating the Influence on Antioxidant Activity and Anthocyanins in Barley Tortillas

Authors: Tomer Hatzir, Daniel Zogona, and Trust Beta

Unlocking the nutritional and bioactive potential of Rhodiola rosea and Eleutherococcus senticosus roots

Authors: Carla N. Molina, N. Gasparre, J. Mañes, M. G. Scanlon

Unlocking the Potential of Fish Eyes: Fatty acid Analysis of Manitoba grown fishes

Authors: Jaspal Singh Mudharh, Ruchira Nandasiri, Bruce Hardy, Miyoung Suh

University of Manitoba

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