Research Project: Adding Value to Plant-Based Waste Materials through Development of Novel, Healthy Ingredients and Functional Foods

Location: Healthy Processed Foods Research

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

Consumer sensory evaluation and quality of sorghum-peanut meal-okra snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Kahlon, A.K., Brichta, J.L. 2021. Consumer sensory evaluation and quality of sorghum-peanut meal-okra snacks. Heliyon. 7(5):e06874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06874.

Anti-trichomonad activities of different compounds from foods, marine products, and medicinal plants: a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Friedman, M., Tam, C.C., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M. 2020. Anti-trichomonad activities of different compounds from foods, marine products, and medicinal plants: a review. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 20:271. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-03061-9.

Interactions in starch co-gelatinized with phenolic compound systems: effect of complexity of phenolic compounds and amylose content of starch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, B., Fang, Z., Yokoyama, W.H., Huang, D., Zhu, S., Li, Y. 2020. Interactions in starch co-gelatinized with phenolic compound systems: effect of complexity of phenolic compounds and amylose content of starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 247. Article 116667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116667.

Effect of the co-existing and excipient oil on the bioaccessibility of ß-carotene loaded oil-free nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L., Liang, R., Yokoyama, W.H., Alves, P., Pan, J., Zhong, F. 2020. Effect of the co-existing and excipient oil on the bioaccessibility of ß-carotene loaded oil-free nanoparticles. Food Hydrocolloids. 106. Article 105847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105847.

Synbiotic effect of whole grape seed flour and newly isolated kefir lactic acid bacteria on intestinal microbiota of diet-induced obese mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seo, K., Kim, D., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2020. Synbiotic effect of whole grape seed flour and newly isolated kefir lactic acid bacteria on intestinal microbiota of diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(46):13131-13137. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c01240.

Improvement of water resistance and ductility of gelatin film by zein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahammed, S., Liu, F., Khin, M., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2020. Improvement of water resistance and ductility of gelatin film by zein. Food Hydrocolloids. 105. Article 105804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105804.

Ancient grains quinoa, buckwheat, teff and amaranth - (Book / Chapter)
Kahlon, T.S., Brichta, J.L. 2021. Ancient grains quinoa, buckwheat, teff and amaranth. Book Chapter. 13:289-303.

Overexpression of ribonucleotide reductase small subunit, RNRM, increases cordycepin biosynthesis in transformed cordyceps militaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Tong, X., Yokoyama, W.H., Cao, J., Wang, F., Peng, C., Guo, J. 2020. Overexpression of ribonucleotide reductase small subunit, RNRM, increases cordycepin biosynthesis in transformed cordyceps militaris. Journal of Natural Medicine. 18(5):393-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1875-5364(20)30046-7.

Effect of high concentrated sucrose on the stability of osa-starch-based betacarotene microcapsules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Liang, R., Zhong, F., Ma, J., John, N., Goff, D., Yokoyama, W.H. 2019. Effect of high concentrated sucrose on the stability of osa-starch-based betacarotene microcapsules. Food Hydrocolloids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105472.

Enzymatic degradation and bioaccessibility of protein encapsulated ß-carotene nano-emulsions during in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Liang, R., Zhong, F. 2019. Enzymatic degradation and bioaccessibility of protein encapsulated ß-carotene nano-emulsions during in vitro gastro-intestinal digestion. Food Hydrocolloids. 100. Article 105177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105177.

Acrylamide content of experimental and commercial flatbreads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crawford, L.M., Kahlon, T.S., Chiu, M.M., Wang, S.C., Friedman, M. 2019. Acrylamide content of experimental and commercial flatbreads. Journal of Food Science. 84(3):659-666. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14456.

Antiobesity effect of prebiotic polyphenol-rich grape seed flour supplemented with probiotic kefir-derived lactic acid bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cho, Y., Lee, H., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2018. Antiobesity effect of prebiotic polyphenol-rich grape seed flour supplemented with probiotic kefir-derived lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Agricultural and Food Science. 66(47):12498-12511. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b03720.

Sensory evaluation of ancient whole grain gluten-free buckwheat, peanut meal, beets flatbreads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M., Kahlon, A.K. 2018. Sensory evaluation of ancient whole grain gluten-free buckwheat, peanut meal, beets flatbreads. Nutrition & Food Science International Journal. 7(5):555722. https://doi.org/10.19080/NFSIJ.2018.07.555722.

Potato peels and their bioactive glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds inhibit the growth of pathogenic trichomonads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Friedman, M., Huang, V., Quiambao, Q., Noritake, S.S., Liu, J., Kwon, O., Chintalapati, S., Levin, C.E., Tam, C.C., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M. 2018. Potato peels and their bioactive glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds inhibit the growth of pathogenic trichomonads. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(30):7942-7947. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01726.

Potential of chitosan from mushroom waste to enhance quality and storability of fresh-cut melons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poverenov, E., Arnon-Rips, H., Zaitsev, Y., Bar, V., Danay, O., Horev, B., Bilbao-Sainz, C., McHugh, T.H., Rodov, V. 2018. Potential of chitosan from mushroom waste to enhance quality and storability of fresh-cut melons. Food Chemistry. 268:233-241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.045.

Gluten-free ancient whole grain buckwheat snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2018. Gluten-free ancient whole grain buckwheat snacks. Nutrition & Food Science International Journal. 4(5):57-63. https://doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v4n5p57.

Efficient production of fungal chitosan utilizing an advanced freeze-thawing method; quality and activity studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ban, Z., Horev, B., Rutenberg, R., Danay, O., Bilbao-Sainz, C., McHugh, T.H., Rodov, V., Poverenov, E. 2018. Efficient production of fungal chitosan utilizing an advanced freeze-thawing method; quality and activity studies. Food Hydrocolloids. 81:380-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.03.010.

Efficient production of fungal chitosan utilizing an advanced freeze-thawing method; quality and activity studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ban, Z., Horev, B., Rutenberg, R., Danay, O., Bilbao-Sainz, C., McHugh, T.H., Rodov, V., Poverenov, E. 2018. Efficient production of fungal chitosan utilizing an advanced freeze-thawing method; quality and activity studies. Food Hydrocolloids. 81:380-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.03.010.

Preparation of fish skin gelatin-based nanofibers incorporating cinnamaldehyde by solution blow spinning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, F., Saricaoglu, F., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Bridges, D.F., Takeoka, G.R., Wu, V.C., Chiou, B., Wood, D.F., McHugh, T.H., Zhong, F. 2018. Preparation of fish skin gelatin-based nanofibers incorporating cinnamaldehyde by solution blow spinning. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(2):618. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19020618

Improved chemical stability and antiproliferative activities of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles with a chitosan chlorogenic acid conjugate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. Improved chemical stability and antiproliferative activities of curcumin-loaded nanoparticles with a chitosan chlorogenic acid conjugate. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 65:10812-10819.

Antiobesity effect of exopolysaccharides isolated from kefir grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lim, J., Kim, D., Chon, J., Seo, K., Yokoyama, W.H., Kim, H. 2017. Antiobesity effect of exopolysaccharides isolated from kefir grains. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 65:10011-10019.

Quinoa peanut meal beets whole grain gluten-free high protein vegetable snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2017. Quinoa peanut meal beets whole grain gluten-free high protein vegetable snacks. Nutrition & Food Science International Journal. 3(5):555625. https://doi.org/10.19080/NFSIJ.2017.03.555625.

Endocytosis of corn oil-caseinate emulsions in vitro: impacts of droplet sizes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Yi, J. 2017. Endocytosis of corn oil-caseinate emulsions in vitro: impacts of droplet sizes. Food Hydrocolloids. 7:349. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano7110349.

Characteristics of annealed glutinous rice flour and its formation of fast-frozen dumplings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y., Ding, G., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2017. Characteristics of annealed glutinous rice flour and its formation of fast-frozen dumplings. Journal of Cereal Science. 79:106-112.

Synthesis of descriptive sensory attributes and hedonic rankings of dried persimmon (Diospyros kaki sp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milczarek, R.R., Woods, R., LaFond, S.I., Breksa, A.P., Preece, J.E., Smith, J., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Vilches, A.M. 2017. Synthesis of descriptive sensory attributes and hedonic rankings of dried persimmon (Diospyros kaki sp.). Food Science and Nutrition. 6(1):124-136. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.537.

Effects of cyclodextrin glycosiltransferase modified starch and cyclodextrins on plasma glucose and lipids metabolism in mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dura, A., Yokoyama, W.H., Rosell, C. 2017. Effects of cyclodextrin glycosiltransferase modified starch and cyclodextrins on plasma glucose and lipids metabolism in mice. Journal of Drug Design and Research. 4(5):1051.

Whole grain gluten-free high protein buckwheat-kale snacks (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2017. Whole grain gluten-free high protein buckwheat-kale snacks (abstract). Meeting Abstract. Experimental Biology/2017.

Gluten-free ancient whole grain buckwheat snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2018. Gluten-free ancient whole grain buckwheat snacks. Nutrition & Food Science International Journal. https://doi.org/10.19080/NFSIJ.2018.06.555687.

Adaption of Ehrlich’s Reagent to a HPLC post-column reaction system for the quantification of limonoid glucosides (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Breksa Iii, A.P., King, D.E., Vilches, A.M. 2017. Adaption of Ehrlich’s Reagent to a HPLC post-column reaction system for the quantification of limonoid glucosides [abstract].

Is it a biological response or chemical process? Chemical and transcriptional regulation experiments probe the cause for the increased accumulation of chlorogenic acid (CGA) in carrot root slices exposed to UV-B light - (Abstract Only)
Bartley, G.E., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Du, W., Hidalgo, M., Cain, B.R., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Is it a biological response or chemical process? Chemical and transcriptional regulation experiments probe the cause for the increased accumulation of chlorogenic acid (CGA) in carrot root slices exposed to UV-B light. [abstract].

Sugar and organic acid content of astringent, non-astringent, and pollination variant persimmons (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Vilches, A.M., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Preece, J.E., Milczarek, R.R., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Sugar and organic acid content of astringent, non-astringent, and pollination variant persimmons [abstract].

Characterization of the organoleptic properties, vitamin C levels and anti-oxidant contents of Californian grown persimmons (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Sedej, I., Vilches, A.M., Olsen, C.W., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Preece, J.E., Milczarek, R.R., Breksa Iii, A.P. 2017. Characterization of the organoleptic properties, vitamin C levels and anti-oxidant contents of Californian grown persimmons [abstract].

Sensory evaluation of gluten-free quinoa whole grain snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2016. Sensory evaluation of gluten-free quinoa whole grain snacks. Heliyon. 2(12):1-11. doi: 10/1016/j/heliyon.2016.e00213.

Niosomes consisting of Tween-60 and cholesterol improve the chemical stability and antioxidant activity of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate under intestinal tract conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, R., Cheng, L., Yokoyama, W.H., Williams, P., Zhong, F. 2016. Niosomes consisting of Tween-60 and cholesterol improve the chemical stability and antioxidant activity of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate under intestinal tract conditions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(48):9180-9188.

Preparation of stable Pickering emulsions with short, medium and long chain fats and starch nanocrystals and their in vitro digestion properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, R., Jiang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Yang, C., Cao, G., Zhong, F. 2016. Preparation of stable Pickering emulsions with short, medium and long chain fats and starch nanocrystals and their in vitro digestion properties. RSC Advances. 6:99496-99504. doi: 10.1039/C6RA18468E.

Glycemic response to corn starch modified with cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase and its relationship to physical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dura, A., Yokoyama, W.H., Rosell, C. 2016. Glycemic response to corn starch modified with cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase and its relationship to physical properties. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 71(3):252-258. doi: 10.1007/s11130-016-0553-6.

Ancient whole grain gluten-free buckwheat snacks - (Abstract Only)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2016. Ancient whole grain gluten-free buckwheat snacks. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 3320.

Quinoa ancient whole grain gluten-free snacks - (Abstract Only)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M. 2016. Quinoa ancient whole grain gluten-free snacks. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 3318.

Tailoring physical properties of transglutaminase-modified gelatin films by varying drying temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, F., Antoniou, J., Li, Y., Ma, Y., Ma, J., Yokoyama, W.H., Zhong, F. 2016. Tailoring physical properties of transglutaminase-modified gelatin films by varying drying temperature. Food Hydrocolloids. 58:20-28.

Properties of edible films based on pullulan-chitosan blended film-forming solutions at different pH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y., Yokoyama, W.H., Wu, J., Ma, J., Zhong, F. 2015. Properties of edible films based on pullulan-chitosan blended film-forming solutions at different pH. RSC Advances. 5:105844-105850. doi: 10.1039/C5RA21876D.

Teff, buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth: Ancient whole grain gluten-free egg-free pasta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Chiu, M.M. 2015. Teff, buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth: Ancient whole grain gluten-free egg-free pasta. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 6:1460-1467.

Structural and physico-chemical properties of insoluble rice bran fiber: effect of acid–base induced modifications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qi, J., Yokoyama, W.H., Masamba, K.G., Majeed, H., Zhong, F., Li, Y. 2015. Structural and physico-chemical properties of insoluble rice bran fiber: effect of acid–base induced modifications. RSC Advances. 5:79915-79923.

Whole grain gluten-free vegetable spicy snacks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kahlon, T.S., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Chiu, M.M., Hidalgo, M. 2015. Whole grain gluten-free vegetable spicy snacks. Journal of Food Research. 4(5):57-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v3n5p1.