Projects

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES TO LOWER THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF FOOD PROCESSING USING FLUID MILK AS A TEMPLATE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 419612

USDA-MOST PROTOCOL ANNEX IX: DAIRY PRODUCTION AND DAIRY PROCESSING COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES Memorandum of Understanding (M)   Accession Number: 418642

INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN A CADRE OF FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD MICROBIOLOGY GRADUATES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421294

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Impact of high pressure processing on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of starter-free Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Mar-13)

Computer simulation of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and process economics of the fluid milk process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tomasula, P.M., Yee, W.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Nutter, D.W., Bonnaillie, L. 2013. Computer simulation of energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and process economics of the fluid milk process. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:3350-3368. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-6215

High pressure processing of Queso Fresco: effects on textural and rheological properties over 12 wk of storage - (Abstract Only) - (18-Jun-12)

Impact of curd milling on the quality traits of starter-free pasteurized Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Impact of curd milling on the quality traits of starter-free pasteurized Queso Fresco. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(10):5527-5535.

Chemistry of Queso Fresco - (Book / Chapter)

Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Guo, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Chemistry of Queso Fresco. In: Tunick, M., Gonzalez de Mejia, E., editors. Hispanic Foods: Chemistry and Bioactive Compounds; American Chemical Society Symposium Series, Washington, DC: American Chemical Society Publication. 1109:11-23. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2012-1109.ch002.

Measuring the antioxidative activities of Queso Fresco after post-packaging high-pressure processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paul, M., Van Hekken, D.L., Brewster, J.D., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Measuring the antioxidative activities of Queso Fresco after post-packaging high-pressure processing. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology. 3:297-303.

Fractionation of whey protein isolate with supercritical carbon dioxide to produce enriched alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin food ingredients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Fractionation of whey protein isolate with supercritical carbon dioxide to produce enriched alpha-lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin food ingredients. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(20):5257-5266.

Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.

Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.

Kinetics, aggregation behavior and optimization of the fractionation of whey protein isolate with hydrochloric acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Kinetics, aggregation behavior and optimization of the fractionation of whey protein isolate with hydrochloric acid. Journal of Food and Bioproducts Processing. DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2012.01.002.

Characterization of Queso Fresco during storage at 4 and 10 deg C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Iandola, S.K., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Characterization of Queso Fresco during storage at 4 and 10 deg C. Journal of Food Research. 1:308-391.

Increasing awareness among fluid milk processors of the economic feasibility of energy efficiency projects, and encouraging their adoption through access to benchmarking and other decision-support tools - (Proceedings)

Barnes, G., Tomasula, P.M., Nutter, D.W. 2012. Increasing awareness among fluid milk processors of the economic feasibility of energy efficiency projects, and encouraging their adoption through access to benchmarking and other decision-support tools. Carbon Management. Proceedings of the Carbon Management Technology Conference, February 7-9, 2012, Orlando, Florida. CMTC-150339-PP.

Chemistry of Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)

Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Guo, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Chemistry of Queso Fresco. American Chemical Society 243rd National Meeting Abstracts. AGFD:0045.

Fractionation of whey protein isolate with supercritical carbon dioxide – process modeling and cost estimation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yver, A., Bonnaillie, L., Yee, W.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Tomasula, P.M. 2011. Fractionation of whey protein isolate with supercritical carbon dioxide – process modeling and cost estimation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 13(1):240-259.

Effect of salt on microbiology and proteolysis of Queso Fresco cheese during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Tunick, M.H., Huo, G. 2012. Effect of salt on microbiology and proteolysis of Queso Fresco cheese during storage. Milchwissenschaft. 67(1):74-77.

Mexican Queso Chihuahua: functional properties of aging cheese - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olson, D.W., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F., Gardea, A. 2011. Mexican Queso Chihuahua: functional properties of aging cheese. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(9):4292-4299.

Pilot-scale crossflow-microfiltration and pasturization to remove spores of Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) from milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tomasula, P.M., Mukhopadhyay, S., Datta, N., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Tunick, M.H. 2011. Pilot-scale crossflow-microfiltration and pasturization to remove spores of Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) from milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 94:4277-4291.

Use of high pressure processing to control Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Leggett, L.N., Kwoczak, R., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Toht, M.J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2011. Use of high pressure processing to control Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94(1):480.

Effects of high pressure processing on the composition, functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Tomasula, P.M. 2011. Effects of high pressure processing on the composition, functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94:(1)536.

Functional foods innovations - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jan-11)

Removal of Bacillus anthracis sterne spore from commercial unpasteurized liquid egg white using crossflow microfiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E. 2011. Removal of Bacillus anthracis sterne spore from commercial unpasteurized liquid egg white using crossflow microfiltration. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 35:550-562.

Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of fluid milk - (Review Article)

Tomasula, P.M., Nutter, D.W. 2011. Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of fluid milk. Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. 62:41-88.

Effect of salt on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of Queso Fresco during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Shieh, J.J., Tunick, M.H. 2011. Effect of salt on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of Queso Fresco during storage. International Dairy Journal. 21:352-357.

Removal of Salmonella Enteritidis from commercial† unpasteurized liquid egg white using pilot scale crossflow tangential microfiltration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E. 2010. Removal of Salmonella Enteritidis from commercial† unpasteurized liquid egg white using pilot scale crossflow tangential microfiltration. Internationl Journal of Microbiology. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2010.07.009.

Tensile and solubility properties of calcium caseinate films cross-linked with genipin - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Qi, P.X. 2010. Tensile and solubility properties of calcium caseinate films cross-linked with genipin. The Cornucopia. Paper No. 116.

The effect of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the fate of pathogens in specialty and lower fat/reduced sodium cheese - (Abstract Only)

Luchansky,J., Tomasula,P., VanHekkan,D., Porto-Fett,A. 2010. The effect of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the fate of pathogens in specialty and lower fat/reduced sodium cheese [abstract]. American Dairy Society Symposium. Denver,CO. p. 1.

Supercritical fluid extraction and processing of foods - (Review Article)

Tomasula, P.M. 2010. Supercritical fluid extraction and processing of foods. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering. 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Enclopedia Program. 1(1):1620-1623.

Removal of Bacillus anthracis sterne spore from commercial unpasteurized liquid egg white - (Abstract Only)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Kwoczak, R., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2010. Removal of Bacillus anthracis sterne spore from commercial unpasteurized liquid egg white. Meeting Abstract. 273-01. p.77.

Simulation tools for design of the next gseneration of milk processing plants - (Abstract Only) - (10-Jun-09)

Effect of salt on the functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)

Guo, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M., Tunick, M.H., Shieh, J.J. 2009. Effect of salt on the functional and rheological properties of fresh Queso Fresco. [abstract].

Utilization of supercritical carbon dioxide to produce milk protein fractions - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L., Qi, P.X. 2009. Utilization of supercritical carbon dioxide to produce milk protein fractions [abstract]. ADSA Meeting Abstract.

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF PROTEIN-BASED EDIBLE FILMS AND COATINGS - (Book / Chapter)

Tomasula, P.M., Qi, P., Dangaran, K.L. 2009. Structure and Function of Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings. In: Embuscado, M.E., Huber, K.C., Editors. Edible Films and Coatings for Food Applications. New York, NY:Springer Science Media. Chapter 2: p.25-56.

Supercritical carbon dioxide fractionation of whey protein isolate for new food-grade ingredients - (Abstract Only)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2009. Supercritical carbon dioxide fractionation of whey protein isolate for new food-grade ingredients [abstract]. IFT '09 Annual Meeting & Food Expo. Paper No. 251:14.

Removal of Salmonella enteritidis from unpasteurized liquid egg white using a cross flow microfiltration - (Abstract Only)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2009. Removal of Salmonella enteritidis from unpasteurized liquid egg white using a cross flow microfiltration [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting. 123(54):156-157.

Using dairy ingredients to produce edible films and biodegradable packaging materials - (Book / Chapter)

Tomasula, P.M. 2010. Using dairy ingredients to produce edible films and biodegradable packaging materials. In: Corredig, M., Editor. Dairy-derived Ingredients: Food and Nutraceutical Users. Woodhead Publishing in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition. CRC Press; Woodhead Publishing. p. 589-624

ARS: Health benefits of dairy products made from milk from pasture fed cows - (Abstract Only) - (06-Feb-09)

Growth of Listeria monocytogenes on Queso Fresco during storage at 4 deg and 10 deg C - (Abstract Only)

Leggett,L.,Porto-Fett,A.,Call,J.,Shoyer,B.,Kwoczak,R.,Farkye,N.,Van Hekken,D.,Tomasula,P.,Luchansky,J. 2009.Growth of Listeria Monocytogenes on Queso Fresco during storage at 4 deg and 10 deg C [abstract].American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting.Philadelphia,PA. p.1.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CROSS-FLOW MICROFILTRATION FOR REMOVAL OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH UNPASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG WHITE FROM PROCESS PLANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C. 2009. EFFECTIVENESS OF CROSS-FLOW MICROFILTRATION FOR REMOVAL OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH UNPASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG WHITE FROM PROCESS PLANT. Journal of Food Science. 74(6):M319-M327.

FATE OF LYSOSTAPHIN IN MILK FROM INDIVIDUAL COWS THROUGH PASTEURIZATION AND CHEESEMAKING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Powell, A.M., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2009. Fate of lysostaphin in milk from individual cows through pasteurization and cheesemaking. Journal of Dairy Science. 92:444-457.

Integration of sustainability into process simulaton of a dairy process - (Proceedings)

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.

Pilot-scale fractionation of whey proteins with supercritical CO2 - (Proceedings)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. Pilot-scale fractionation of whey proteins with supercritical CO2. In: US - Japan Proceedings. August 24-28, 2008. p. 120-121.

Production of extruded barley, cassava, corn and quinoa enriched with whey proteins and cashew pulp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Thomas, A.E., Cooke, P.H., Phillips, J.G., Carvalho, C.P., Ascheri, J.R., Tomasula, P.M. 2010. Production of extruded barley, cassava, corn and quinoa enriched with whey proteins and cashew pulp. International Journal of Food Properties. 13(2):338-359.

Application of Membrane Separation Technology for Removal of Microorganisms from Unpasteurized Liquid Egg White - (Proceedings)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Kwoczak, R., Call, J.E., Porto Fett, A.C. 2008. Application of Membrane Separation Technology for Removal of Microorganisms from Unpasteurized Liquid Egg White. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. pg. 68-69.

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.

Whey protein fractionation using supercritical carbon dioxide - (Abstract Only)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. Whey protein fractionation using supercritical carbon dioxide [abstract]. 236TH ACS National Meeting Abstract.

EFFECT OF PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) ON THE STRUCTURE OF CASEIN MICELLES - (Abstract Only) - (15-May-08)

FUNCTIONALITY OF MEMBRANE SEPARATED EGG WHITE PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)

Mukhopadhyay, S., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Luchansky, J.B., Kwoczak, R. 2008. Functionality of membrane separated egg white proteins. Meeting Abstract. pg.131.

EFFECTS OF MANUFACTURING PARAMETERS ON THE CHEMICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF QUESO CHIHUAHUA - (Abstract Only)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Shieh, J.J., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. EFFECTS OF MANUFACTURING PARAMETERS ON THE CHEMICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF QUESO CHIHUAHUA. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(Suppl.2):17.

Simple rheology of mixed proteins - (Abstract Only)

Onwulata, C.I., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. Simple rheology of mixed proteins [abstract].

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

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

FRACTIONATION OF DAIRY PROTEINS USING HIGH-PRESSURE AND SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE - (Proceedings)

Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L.M., Qi, P.X., Van Hekken, D.L. 2007. Fractionation of Dairy Proteins Using High-Pressure and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. In Proceedings at the International Conference on Traditional Dairy Foods, November 14-17, 2007, Karnal, India. p.3.

Queso Chihuahua: Manufacturing Procedures, Composition, Protein Profiles, and Microbiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Corral, F.J., Tomasula, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Gardea, A.A. 2008. Queso Chihuahua: Manufacturing Procedures, Composition, Protein Profiles, and Microbiology. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 61(1):62-69.

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

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

CALCIUM-INDUCED SUPRAMOLECULAR STRUCTURES IN THE CALCIUM CASEINATE SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)

Qi, P.X., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Calcium-induced supramolecular structures in the calcium caseinate system. (abstract). American Chemical Society Book of Abstracts. AGFD14.

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

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 Only)

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.

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

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.

Whey protein fractionation - (Book / Chapter)

Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2008. Whey protein fractionation. In: Onwulata, C.I., Huth, P.J., editors. Whey Processing, Functionality and Health Benefits. Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing and IFT Press. p. 15-37.

BLENDED FILMS OF NOVEL CASEIN WITH FOUR DIFFERENT CARRAGEENANS TO IMPROVE PROPERTIES - (Abstract Only)

Dangaran, K.L., Cooke, P.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Blended films of novel casein with four different carrageenans to improve properties. IFT Meeting Abstract.

EMPIRICAL MODELING OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CASEIN FILMS AS AFFECTED BY PLASTICIZER CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Mar-07)

COLD EXTRUSION TEXTURIZATION OF WHEY PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)

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

FATE OF LYSOSTAPHIN IN MILK THROUGH THE CHEESEMAKING PROCESS - (Abstract Only)

Van Hekken, D.L., Wall, R.J., Somkuti, G.A., Tomasula, P.M. (Abstract) 2007. Fate of lysostaphin in milk through the cheesemaking process. 2007. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:(Suppl 1):270

Whey protein fractionation using supercritical carbon dioxide - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L., Van Hekken, D.L., Qi, P.X., Dangaran, K.L. 2007. Whey protein fractionation using supercritical carbon dioxide [abstract]. 98th AOCS Annual Meet & Expo. p. 143.

CHARACTERIZATION OF CASEINS CROSSLINKED BY A NATURALLY OCCURRING CROSSLINKING AGENT-GENIPIN - (Abstract Only)

Qi, P.X., Tomasula, P.M. 2007. Characterization of caseins crosslinked by a naturally occurring crosslinking agent-genipin. (abstract). 98th AOCS Ann Mtg & Expo. p. 139.

THERMAL INACTIVATION OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS IN MILK USING HIGH-TEMPERATURE SHORT TIME PASTEURIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tomasula, P.M., Kozempel, M.F., Konstance, R.P., Gregg, D.A., Boettcher, S., Baxt, B., Rodriguez, L.L. 2007. Thermal inactivation of foot-and-mouth disease virus in milk using high-temperature short time pasteurization. Journal of Dairy Sci. 90:3202-3211.

BIOPOLYMERS FROM POLYLACTIC ACID AND MILK PROTEINS - (Proceedings)

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.

MEXICAN QUESO CHIHUAHUA: RHEOLOGY OF FRESH CHEESE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J., Gardea, A.A. 2007. Mexican Queso Chihuahua: rheology of fresh cheese. International Journal of Dairy Technology. 60(1):5-12.

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

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

A STRUCTURAL STUDY OF BOVINE B-CASEIN BY CD, FLUORESCENCE, FTIR AND MOLECULAR MODELING - (Proceedings) - (18-Jul-06)

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.

VALIDATION OF PILOT-PLANT SCALE MICROFILTRATION TO REMOVE SPORES OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS STERNE FROM FLUID MILK - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Datta, N., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Validation of pilot-plant scale microfiltration to remove spores of bacillus anthracis sterne from fluid milk. Society for Industrial Microbiology Meeting (SIM). p.5.

PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS IN CASEIN PRECIPITATED BY PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE (C02 CASEIN) - (Abstract Only)

Qi, P.X., Cooke, P.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Protein-protein interactions in casein precipitated by pressurized carbon dioxide (c02 casein). Nanoscale International Conference. #4b p.15.

IMPROVING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CO2-PRECIPITATED CASEIN FILMS BY REDUCING PROTEIN PARTICLE SIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dangaran, K.L., Cooke, P.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Improving physical properties of co2-precipitated casein films by reducing protein particle size. Journal of Food Science. 71(4:E196-201.

PREDICTING BIOPOLYMER FILM FUNCTION USING PLASTICIZER EFFICIENCY RATINGS - (Abstract Only)

Dangaran, K.L., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Predicting biopolymer film function using plasticizer efficiency ratings. IFT 2006 Ann. Meeting Book of Abstracts, 054C-06.

STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF EDIBLE FILMS AND COATINGS FROM DAIRY PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)

Dangaran, K.L., Qi, P.X., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Structure, properties and applications of edible films and coatings from dairy proteins. 2006 Ann AOCS Mtg & Expo. St. Louis, MO. p. 108.

CHARACTERIZATION OF CASEIN FILMS MADE BY PRESSURIZED CARBON DIOXIDE: SALT EFFECT ON WATER SOLUBILITY - (Abstract Only)

Qi, P.X., Cooke, P.H., Dangaran, K.L., Tomasula, P.M. 2006. Characterization of casein films made by pressurized carbon dioxide: salt effect on water solubility. 97th AOCS Ann Meeting & Expo Book of Abstracts. p. 106

FATE OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS (STERNE) IN PASTEURIZED WHOLE LIQUID EGG STORED AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES AND COOKED USING A COMMERCIAL GRILL - (Abstract Only)

Porto Fett, A.C., Brito, J., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Fate of bacillus anthracis (sterne) in pasteurized whole liquid egg stored at different temperatures and cooked using a commercial grill. [Abstract] International Association of Food Protection's Annual Meeting. P5-38. pg. 185

USE OF HIGH PRESSURE AND SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE FOR PROTEIN PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND MODIFICATION - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L. 2006. Use of high pressure and supercritical carbon dioxide for protein production, processing and modification. 97th Annual American Oil Chemists' Society National Meeting. Book of Abstracts. P7.

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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.

CHARACTERIZATION OF CASEIN-BASED FILMS BY TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY - (Abstract Only)

Qi, P.X., Cooke, P.H., Tomasula, P.M., Wickham, E.D. 2005. Characterization of casein-based films by transmission electron microscopy. (Abstract). 230th ACS National Meeting. Paper No. AGFD 104.

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 Only)

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

TANGENTIAL MICROFILTRATION OF SKIM MILK FOR REMOVAL OF BACILLUS ANTHRACIS SPORES - (Abstract Only)

Datta, N., Tomasula, P.M., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2005. Tangential microfiltration of skim milk for removal of bacillus anthracis spores. (abstract). American Dairy Science Assn. Mtg. Paper No. 153.

CONTINUOUS PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL-BASED FILMS - (Other)

Kozempel, M.F., Tomasula, P.M. 2005. Continuous processing of agricultural-based films. In: Lee, S.E., Associate Editor. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering. New York, NY:Marcel Dekker. Available:http:/ www.dekker.com.

AN ASSESSMENT OF PASTEURIZATION TREATMENT OF WATER, MEDIA, AND MILK WITH RESPECT TO BACILLUS SPORES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novak, J.S., Call, J.E., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B., 2005. An assessment of pasteurization treatment of water, media, and milk with respect to bacillus spores. Journal of Food Protection. Vol.68. No.4 pg. 751-757.

EFFECT OF SEASONALITY AND PASTEURIZATION OF THE CHEESEMILK ON FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF AGING MEXICAN MENNONITE CHEESE - (Abstract Only)

Olson, D.W., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J. Gardea, A.A. 2004. Effect of seasonality and pasteurization of the cheesemilk on functional properties of aging Mexican Mennonite Cheese. (abstract). American Chemical Society 228th National Meeting. Paper No. AGFD76.

ACID PRECIPITATION USING CO2 - READY FOR COMMERCIALZATION - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Kozempel, M.F. 2004. Acid precipitation using co2 - ready for commercialization.(Abstract). 11th International Symposium & Exhibit-Supercritical Fluid Chromatography - Extaction and Processing Meeting. Paper No. 92.

EFFECT OF AGING ON THE PROTEOLYTIC AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MENNONITE-STYLE CHEESES FROM CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO - (Abstract Only)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J., Gardea, A.A. 2004. Effect of aging on the proteolytic and rheological properties of Mennonite-style cheeses from Chihuahua, Mexico. American Dairy Science Assn. Annual Mtg. Paper T287.

EFFECT OF PASTEURIZATION ON ELIMINATION OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS (FMDV) IN NATURALLY INFECTED COW'S MILK - (Abstract Only)

Tomasula, P.M., Gregg, D.A., Baxt, B., Rodriguez, L.L., Kozempel, M.F., Konstance, R.P. 2004. Effect of pasteurization on elimination of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) in naturally infected cow's milk. (abstract).International Food Technologists Meeting. Paper No. 46-3.

FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF A PILOT SCALE HIGH TEMPERATURE SHORT TIME PASTEURIZER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tomasula, P.M., Kozempel, M.F. 2004. Flow characteristics of a pilot-scale high temperature, short time pasteurizer. (abstract). J. of Dairy Science. 87:2761-2768.

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.

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

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.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SEMI-HARD CHEESE FROM CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO - (Abstract Only)

Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M., Molina-Corral, F.J., Gardea, A.A. 2004. Characterization of semi-hard cheese from Chihuahua, Mexico. International Dairy Federation Symposium:Cheese Ripening, Characterization, and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic.

A CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR BIODEGRADABLE CASEINATE FILMS - (Abstract Only)

Kozempel, M., Tomasula, P.M. 2004. IFT Annual Meeting. A continuous process for biodegradable protein films. Abstract No. 67-F.

DEVELOPMENT OF A SEMI-CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR CO2-PRECIPATED-CASEIN FILMS - (Abstract Only)

Kozempel, M.F., Tomasula, P.M. 2004. Development of a semi-continuous process for co2-precipated-casein. [abstract]. 228th National American Chemical Society Meeting. Paper No. 15.

DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS PROCESS TO MAKE CASEIN FILMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kozempel, M.F., Tomasula, P.M. 2004. Development of a Continuous Process to Make Casein Films. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(5):1190-1195.

THE EFFICIENCY OF CONVENTIONAL PASTERURIZATION TEMPERATURES ON BACILLUS ANTHRACIS (STERNE) SPORES IN WATER, MEDIA, AND MILK - (Abstract Only)

Novak, J.S., Call, J.E., Wallace, F.M., Tomasula, P.M., Luchansky, J.B. 2004. The efficiency of conventional pasterurization temperatures on Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) spores in water, media, and milk [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. P167.

TEMPERATURE PROFILING: SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS OF CO-EXTRUSION WITH WHEY PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Onwulata, C.I., Konstance, R.P., Phillips, J.G., Tomasula, P.M. Temperature profiling: solution to problems of co-extrusion with whey proteins. Journal Of Food Processing And Preservation Research. Vol. 27, Number 5, pp. 337-410. December 2003. Journal of Food Processing & Preservation.

DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS PROCESS TO MAKE CASEIN FILMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KOZEMPEL, M.F., TOMASULA, P.M. DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS PROCESS TO MAKE CASEIN FILMS. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2004. V. 52(5). P. 1190-1195.

THE SURVIVAL OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS IN RAW AND PASTEURIZED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tomasula, P.M., Konstance, R.P. 2004. The survival of foot-and-mouth disease virus in raw and pasteurized milk and milk products. Journal of Dairy Science. 87:1115-1121.

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.