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Peggy M Tomasula (PhD)
Dairy and Functional Foods Research
Research Leader

Phone: (215) 233-6703
Fax: (215) 233-6795

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Recovery of demulsified fat from waste ice cream - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bacteriocin production by lactic acid bacteria using ice cream by-product as the fermentation substrate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, A.L., Renye Jr, J.A., Oest, A.M., Liang, C., Garcia, R.A., Plumier, B.M., Tomasula, M.M. 2024. Bacteriocin production by lactic acid bacteria using ice cream by-product as the fermentation substrate. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24249.
Effect of alkaline pH values on physical and functional properties of edible films made from calcium caseinates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Plumier, B.M., Akkurt, S., Bonnaillie, L., Yee, W.C., Ashby, R.D., McAnulty, M.J., Garcia, R.A., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. Effect of alkaline pH values on physical and functional properties of edible films made from calcium caseinates. International Dairy Journal. 151:105851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105851.
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) regulate gut microbial metabolites, an in vitro study using three mature human gut microbial cultures in a simulator of human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L.S., Narrowe, A.B., Firrman, J., Mahalak, K.K., Bobokalonov, J., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Bittinger, K., Daniel, S., Tanes, C., Mattei, L., Friendman, E., Soares, J.W., Masuko, K., Zeng, W., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) regulate gut microbial metabolites, an in vitro study using three mature human gut microbial cultures in a simulator of human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME). Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12112105.
Increasing fiber in dairy cow feed is associated with altered milk composition which may support a more beneficial milk microbial community for cows and humans - (Abstract Only)
Associations among milk microbiota, milk fatty acids, milk glycans, and inflammation from lactating Holstein cows Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coates, L.C., Durham, S., Storms, D.H., Magnuson, A.D., Van Hekken, D.L., Plumier, B.M., Finley, J.W., Fukagawa, N.K., Tomasula, M.M., Lemay, D.G., Picklo, M., Barile, D., Kalscheur, K., Kable, M.E. 2023. Associations among milk microbiota, milk fatty acids, milk glycans, and inflammation from lactating Holstein cows. Microbiology Spectrum. 11(3). Article e04020-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.04020-22.
An in-vitro analysis of how lactose modifies the gut microbiota structure and function of adults in a donor-independent manner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Mahalak, K.K., Hu, W., Bittinger, K., Moustafa, A., Jones, S.M., Narrowe, A.B., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. An in-vitro analysis of how lactose modifies the gut microbiota structure and function of adults in a donor-independent manner. Frontiers in Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1040744.
Persistence of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in an in vitro model of the gut microbiome Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Bobokalonov, J., Narrowe, A.B., Bittinger, K., Daniel, S., Tanes, C., Mattei, L., Zeng, W., Soares, J.W., Kobori, M., Scarino Lemons, J.M., Tomasula, M.M., Liu, L.S. 2022. Persistence of the probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in an in vitro model of the gut microbiome. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232112973.
Encapsulation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG in Edible Electrospun mats from Calcium and Sodium Caseinates with Pullulan Blends Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akkurt, S., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, M.M. 2022. Encapsulation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG in Edible Electrospun mats from Calcium and Sodium Caseinates with Pullulan Blends. Journal of Dairy Science Communications. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2021-0173.
Anti-listerial activity of thermophilin 110 and pediocin in fermented milk and whey Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceruso, M., Liu, Y., Gunther, N.W., Pepe, T., Anastasio, A., Qi, P.X., Tomasula, M.M., Renye Jr, J.A. 2021. Anti-listerial activity of thermophilin 110 and pediocin in fermented milk and whey. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107941.
Improvement of physicochemical properties of reduced-cholesterol butter by the addition of beta-sitosteryl oleate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, A., Boakye, P.G., Besong, S.S., Tomasula, M.M., Lumor, S.E. 2021. Improvement of physicochemical properties of reduced-cholesterol butter by the addition of beta-sitosteryl oleate. Journal of Food Science. 86(2):404-410. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15573.
Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce - (Book / Chapter)
Sarker, M.I., Liu, L.S., Shahrin, T., Fan, X., Tomasula, M.M. 2020. Synthetic platform for controlled delivery of 1-MCP: An effective approach to the protection of crops and produce. Book Chapter. . In: Tunick, M. and Liu, L.S., editors. Innovative Uses of Agricultural Products and Byproducts. ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Inc. ACS Symposium Series eBook, Vol. 1347. Chapter 6, p. 109-127.
Impact of steviol glycosides and erythritol on the human and Cebus apella gut microbiome Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahalak, K.K., Firrman, J., Tomasula, M.M., Nunez, A., Lee, J., Bittinger, K., Rinaldi, W., Liu, L.S. 2019. Impact of steviol glycosides and erythritol on the human and Cebus apella gut microbiome. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Pages A-I. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b06181.
Characterization of the physical, microbiological, and chemical properties of sonicated raw bovine milk Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Renye Jr, J.A., Bucci, A.J., Tomasula, P.M. 2019. Characterization of the physical, microbiological, and chemical properties of sonicated raw bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 102:6928-6942. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15775.
Applying in vitro culturing technology to establish and evaluate the human gut microbiota Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Van Den Abbeele, P., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Tomasula, P.M. 2019. Applying in vitro culturing technology to establish and evaluate the human gut microbiota. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 144:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3791/59054.
Establishing a mucosal gut microbial community in vitro using an an artificial simulator Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L.S., Firrman, J., Tanes, C., Bittinger, K., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Wu, G.D., Van Den Abbeel, P., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. Establishing a mucosal gut microbial community in vitro using an an artificial simulator. PLoS One. 13(7):1-20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197692.
Analysis of temporal changes in growth and gene expression for commensal gut microbes in response to the polyphenol naringenin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Arango Argoty, G., Zhang, L., Tomasula, P.M., Wang, M., Pontious, S., Kobori, M., Xiao, W. 2018. Analysis of temporal changes in growth and gene expression for commensal gut microbes in response to the polyphenol naringenin. Microbial Insights. 11:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/1178636118775100.
The effects of microfluidization on the physical, microbial, chemical, and coagulation properties of milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bucci, A.J., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. The effects of microfluidization on the physical, microbial, chemical, and coagulation properties of milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:1-12.
Electrospinning of edible, food-based polymers - (Book / Chapter)
Akkurt, S., Liu, L.S., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. Electrospinning of edible, food-based polymers. In R.V. Rai & J.A. Bai, editors. Nanotechnology Applications in the Food Industry. CRC Press. p. 293-316.
Apigenin impacts growth of the gut microbiota and alters gene expression of Enterococcus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, M., Firrman, J., Zhang, L., Arango-Argoty, G., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S., Xiao, W., Yam, K. 2017. Apigenin impacts growth of the gut microbiota and alters gene expression of Enterococcus. Molecules. 22(8):1292.
Comparing the impact of homogenization and heat processing on the properties and in vitro digestion of milk from organic and conventional dairy herds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Ren, D.X., Tomasula, P.M. 2017. Comparing the impact of homogenization and heat processing on the properties and in vitro digestion of milk from organic and conventional dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:6042-6052.
Impact of processing on in vitro digestion of milk from grazing organic and confined conventional herds - (Abstract Only)
Impact of processing on the healthy fatty acids in milk and other dairy products - (Proceedings)
Characterization of starter-free Queso Fresco made with sodium-potassium salt blends over 12 weeks of 4 degrees C storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, P.M. 2017. Characterization of starter-free Queso Fresco made with sodium-potassium salt blends over 12 weeks of 4 degrees C storage. Journal of Dairy Science. doi: 10.3168/jds.2016-12081.
Electrospinning of guar gum/corn starch blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2017. Electrospinning of guar gum/corn starch blends. SOJ Materials Science and Engineering. 4(1):1-7. doi: 10.15226/sojmse.2016.00129.
Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun ultra-fine cellulose acetate fibrous mats containing tannic acid-Fe+++ complexes. Carbohydrate Polymers. 157:1173-1179. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.10.078.
Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shahrin, T., Sarker, M.I., Zheng, Y., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Impact of different environmental stimuli on the release of 1-MCP from boron-MCP complexes. Journal of Plant Studies. 6:46-57. doi: 10.5539/jps.v6n1p46.
The effect of quercetin on genetic expression of the commensal gut microbes bifidobacterium catenulatum, enterococcus caccae and ruminococcus gauvreauii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Zhang, L., Argoty, G., Wang, M., Tomasula, P.M., Kobori, M., Pontious, S., Xiao, W. 2016. The effect of quercetin on genetic expression of the commensal gut microbes bifidobacterium catenulatum, enterococcus caccae and ruminococcus gauvreauii. Anaerobe. 42:130-141. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2016.10.004. PMID:27742572.
Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W., Sousa, A.M., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Fan, X., Jin, Z.T., Li, X., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2016. Electrospun polymer nanofibers reinforced by tannic acid/Fe+++ complexes. Materials. 9(757):1-12. doi: 10.3390/ma9090757.
The effect of naringenin on the genetic expression of commensal gut bacteria - (Abstract Only)
Firrman, J., Liu, L.S., Tomasula, P.M., Xiao, W. 2016. The effect of naringenin on the genetic expression of commensal gut bacteria. ASM Conference. 16(9):11.
Bioactive peptides released during of digestion of processed milk - (Abstract Only)
Advances in food packaging films from milk proteins - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of Queso Fresco made with Na/K salt blends and stored for 12 weeks - (Abstract Only)
Preserving viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in vitro and in vivo by a new encapsulation system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, R., Zhang, Y., Polk, D., Tomasula, P.M., Yan, F., Liu, L.S. 2016. Preserving viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in vitro and in vivo by a new encapsulation system. Controlled Release Journal. 230:79-87. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.04.009.
Effect of heat and homogenization on in vitro digestion of milk Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tunick, M.H., Ren, D.X., Van Hekken, D.L., Bonnaillie, L., Paul, M., Kwoczak, R., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Effect of heat and homogenization on in vitro digestion of milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 99(6):4124-4139. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-10474.
Genetic expression profile analysis of the temporal inhibition of quercetin and naringenin on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L.S., Firrman, J., Argoty, G.A., Tomasula, P.M., Kobori, M., Zhang, L., Xiao, W. 2016. Genetic expression profile analysis of the temporal inhibition of quercetin and naringenin on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Journal of Probiotics & Health. 4:139. doi: 10.4172/2329-8901.1000139.
Impact of processing on the digestibility of milk - (Abstract Only)
Tunick, M.H., Ren, D.X., Van Hekken, D.L., Bonnaillie, L., Kwoczak, R., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Impact of processing on the digestibility of milk. Meeting Abstract. 2016 Northeast Pasture Consortium Annual Meeting. Book of Abstracts.
Sodium reduction in starter-free Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Guo, L., Ren, D., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Sodium reduction in starter-free Queso Fresco. Meeting Abstract. IDF Parallel Symposia. Programme and Abstracts. p. 134.
Bioactive compounds in dairy products and their relation to neurodegenerative disease - (Abstract Only)
Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Bioactive compounds in dairy products and their relation to neurodegenerative disease. Meeting Abstract. American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition 251:AGFD23.
Physical and chemical changes in whey protein concentrate stored at elevated temperature and humidity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tunick, M.H., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Van Hekken, D.L., Iandola, S.K., Singh, M., Qi, P.X., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Physical and chemical changes in whey protein concentrate stored at elevated temperature and humidity. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:2372-2383. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-10256.
Environmental assessment of alternative pasteurization technologies for fluid milk production using process simulation - (Abstract Only)
Electrospinning of caseinates to create protective fibrous mats - (Abstract Only)
Electrospinning of caseinates to create protective fibrous mats - (Proceedings)
Environmental assessment of alternative pasteurization technologies for fluid milk production using process simulation - (Proceedings)
Quality of whey powders stored under adverse conditions - (Abstract Only)
Tunick, M.H., Thomas-Gahring, A.E., Van Hekken, D.L., Iandola, S.K., Bazemore, R., Allison, C., Bazemore, K., Singh, M., Qi, P.X., Ukuku, D.O., Mukhopadhyay, S., Onwulata, C.I., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Quality of whey powders stored under adverse conditions. Meeting Abstract. Abstract of 2015 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies. December 15-20, 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii. ENVR102.
Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kara, H.H., Xiao, F., Sarker, M.I., Jin, Z.T., Sousa, A.M., Liu, C., Tomasula, P.M., Liu, L.S. 2015. Antibacterial poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films grafting electrospun PLA/Ally isothioscyanate (AITC) fibers for food packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. DOI: 10.1002/APP.42475.
Controlled delivery of 1-MCP from R1, R2-B-methylene cyclopropane complexes: an effective approach to be used both in closed environments and open crop fields - (Abstract Only)
Two methods for increased specificity and sensitivity in loop-mediated isothermal amplification Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Brewster, J.D., Paul, M., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Two methods for increased specificity and sensitivity in loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Molecules. 20:4048-6059. DOI: 10.3390/molecules20046048.
Case study: Comparison of biological active compounds in milk from organic and conventional dairy herds - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Karreman, H.J., Ingham, E.R., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Case study: Comparison of biological active compounds in milk from organic and conventional dairy herds (abstract). ADSA-ASAS 2015 Joint Annual Meeting (JAM),p.133.
Advantages of pasture-based milk products - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Advantages of pasture-based milk products (abstract). Northeast Pasture Consortium annual meeting. Final Program and Abstracts. 1:12.
Carbon Dioxide: an alternative processing method for milk - (Book / Chapter)
Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Carbon Dioxide: an alternative processing method for milk. Editors: Datta, N., Tomasula, P.M., Emerging Dairy Processing Technologies Opportunities for the Dairy Industry. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO198SQ.UK. Book Chapter. 1:205-240.
Effect of homogenization and pasteurization on the structure and thermal stability of whey protein in milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, P.X., Ren, D., Xiao, Y., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Effect of homogenization and pasteurization on the structure and thermal stability of whey protein in milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 98(5):2884-2897. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8920.
Application of humidity-controlled dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA-RH) to moisture-sensitive edible casein films for use in food packaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2015. Application of humidity-controlled dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA-RH) to moisture-sensitive edible casein films for use in food packaging. Polymers. 7(1):91-114. DOI: 10.3390/polym7010091.
Biodegradable bioplastics from food wastes - (Abstract Only)
Research at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit - (Abstract Only)
Casein films: effects of formulation, environmental conditions, and addition of citric pectin on the structure and mechanical properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonnaillie, L., Zhang, H., Akkurt, S., Yam, K., Tomasula, P.M. 2014. Casein films: effects of formulation, environmental conditions, and addition of citric pectin on the structure and mechanical properties. Polymers. 6:2018-2036. DOI: 10.3390/polym6072018
Rheological behaviors of edible casein-based packaging films under extreme environmental conditions, using humidity-controlled dynamic mechanical analysis - (Abstract Only)
S., A., Bonnaillie, L., Tomasula, P.M. 2014. Rheological behaviors of edible casein-based packaging films under extreme environmental conditions, using humidity-controlled dynamic mechanical analysis. Meeting Abstract. https://asas.confex.com/asas/jam2014/webprogram/paper7702.html..
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing on in vitro digestion of milk proteins and fats - (Abstract Only)
Ren, D.X., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2014. Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing on in vitro digestion of milk proteins and fats. Meeting Abstract. https://asas.confex.com/asas/jam2014/webprogram/paper7513.html.
Computer simulation to predict energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and costs for production of fluid milk using alternative processing methods Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tomasula, P.M., Datta, N., Yee, W.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Nutter, D.W., Sampedro, F., Bonnaillie, L. 2014. Computer simulation to predict energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and costs for production of fluid milk using alternative processing methods. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:4594-4611. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2013-7546.
Enrichment and purification of casein glycomacropeptide from whey protein isolate using supercritical carbon dioxide processing and membrane filtration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonnaillie, L., Qi, P.X., Wickham, E.D., Tomasula, P.M. 2014. Enrichment and purification of casein glycomacropeptide from whey protein isolate using supercritical carbon dioxide processing and membrane filtration. Foods. 3:94-109. DOI: 10.3390/foods3010094.
Effect of high pressure processing on reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tomasula, P.M., Renye Jr, J.A., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Toht, M.J., Leggett, L.N., Luchansky, J.B., Porto Fett, A.C., Phillips, J.G. 2014. Effect of high pressure processing on reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:1281-1295. DOI: 10.3168/JDS.2013-7538.
Crossflow microfiltration in the dairy industry - (Book / Chapter)
Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L. 2015. Crossflow microfiltration in the dairy industry. Editors: Datta, N., Tomasula, P.M., Emerging Dairy Processing Technologies Opportunities for the Dairy Indursty. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chestester, West Sussex, PO198SQ, UK. Book Chapter. 1:1-25.
Computer simulation to predict energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and costs for production of extended shelf-life (ESL) milk using microfiltration - (Abstract Only)
Tomasula, P.M., Yee, W.C., Mcaloon, A.J., Bonnaillie, L. 2013. Computer simulation to predict energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and costs for production of extended shelf-life (ESL) milk using microfiltration. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 96:E-Suppl. 1,78. T221.
Comparison of the in vitro digestion of raw pasture milk and commercial HTST and UHT pasteurized milk - (Abstract Only)
Ren, D., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2013. Comparison of the in vitro digestion of raw pasture milk and commercial HTST and UHT pasteurized milk. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 96: E-Suppl. 1,78, T220.
Overview of the dairy and food processing research conducted at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, ERRC, and research to develop sustainable food processes - (Proceedings)
Tomasula, P.M., Bonnaillie, L., Tunick, M.H. 2013. Overview of the dairy and food processing research conducted at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit, ERRC, and research to develop sustainable food processes (abstract). The First US Korea Bilateral Symposium on Food and Agricultural Engineering, p.15-16.
Dairy and functional foods research in the Agricultural Research Service - (Abstract Only)
Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2013. Dairy and functional foods research in the Agricultural Research Service. American Chemical Society National Meeting. AGFD 0102.
Effect of hydrostatic high-pressure processing on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of starter-free Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Farkye, N.Y., Tomasula, P.M. 2013. Effect of hydrostatic high-pressure processing on the chemical, functional, and rheological properties of starter-free Queso Fresco. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:6147-6160. DOI: 10.3168/jds.2012-6212.
High pressure processing of Queso Fresco: effects on textural and rheological properties over 12 weeks of storage - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Farkye, N., Tomasula, P.M. 2013. High pressure processing of Queso Fresco: effects on textural and rheological properties over 12 weeks of storage. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 96:E-Suppl., 298. W214.
Case history: tracking the nutritional value of milk from a transitioning-to-organic dairy herd - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Paul, M., Ingham, E.R., Seidel, R., Tomasula, P.M. 2013. Case history: tracking the nutritional value of milk from a transitioning-to-organic dairy herd (abstract). Northeast Pasture Consortium Final Program and Abstracts 1:20.
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
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.
Impact of high pressure processing on the quality traits of starter-free Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Tomasula, P.M. 2012. Impact of high pressure processing on the quality traits of starter-free Queso Fresco (abstreact). International Dairy Federation, International Dairy Federation, Cheese Ripening & Technology Symposium. Final Program and Abstracts. 1:124.
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)
Paul, M., Tunick, M.H., Van Hekken, D.L., Tomasula, P.M. 2011. Functional foods innovations (abstract). Northeast Pasture Consortium Meeting Final Program and Abstracts 1:8.
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)
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)
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)
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].
EXPLORING THE CROSS-LINKING REACTION MECHANISM OF GENIPIN WITH BETA-LACTOGLOBULIN AND RELATED PEPTIDES BY MALDI-TOF/TOF MASS SPECTOMETRY - (Abstract Only)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
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