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Cereal Research

The cereal research focuses on a mixture of fundamental and applied research. There is a wide range of areas covered mainly focusing on food and health.


Research interests:

  • Food and health - gluten-free research
  • Gluten free foods and beverages
  • Starter cultures, LAB
  • Anti microbial agents
  • Food Structure and rheology
  • Brewing and malting
  • Functional foods



Ongoing research concentrates on:

Reduced-salt breads for enhanced health
Product reformulation and in vitro testing of low glycaemic breads
Optimisation of the formulation and manufacture of affregate food products
Development of biodegradable chewing gum
Enhancement of the nutritional value and overall quality of cereal products
Elimination of foodborne pathogens using bacteriocins
Functional properties of beta glucans from oats, barley and seaweeds
Exploiting Bioactivity of European Cereal Grains

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