Extending the shelf life of UHT plant protein beverages
Project overview
Project title
Extending the shelf life of UHT plant protein beverages
Project description
This Project aims to improve understanding and overcome the negative effects of the secondary lipid oxidation products and Maillard reaction in UHT plant protein beverages. The expected outcome is a methodology to impede the negative impact of malodorous/browning reactions in high protein UHT beverages. This may lead to the extension of shelf life of these products furthering export opportunities.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Stefan Kasapis |
| Name of university | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
| Email address | stefan.kasapis@rmit.edu.au |
| Faculty | STEM |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Regine Stockmann |
| Email address | regine.stockmann@csiro.au |
| CSIRO Business Unit | Agriculture and Food |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | John Ashton |
| Name of business/organisation | Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited T/A Sanitarium Health Food Company (Website) |
| Email address | john.ashton@sanitarium.com.au |
Further details
| Primary location of student | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC |
| Industry engagement component location | Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited T/A Sanitarium Health Food Company, Pilot Plant and Laboratory, 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW |
| Other locations | CSIRO Werribee, 671 Sneydes Road, Werribee VIC |
| Ideal student skillset | Strong background in food chemistry/technology or chemical engineering and in particular protein and lipid chemistry and protein interactions with other ingredients. Familiarity with the broader aspects of thermal processing to modulate food quality and be comfortable with intermediate level statistics. Broad range of laboratory skills in food chemistry and food product development, experience in the use of advanced analytical equipment and an interest in aspects that determine long shelf life and acceptability of UHT beverages. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. A strong desire to translate scientific findings to commercial food processes and products is also required. |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | RMIT Hint: type “Sanitarium” in the search bar to locate the project |