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Modifying Robusta coffee aroma by green bean chemical pre-treatment (2018)
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Liu, C., Yang, Q., Linforth, R., Fisk, I. D., & Yang, N. (2019). Modifying Robusta coffee aroma by green bean chemical pre-treatment. Food Chemistry, 272, 251-257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.07.226

Green Robusta beans were subjected to pre-treatment with the aim of reducing the perceived aroma difference between Arabica and Robusta coffee. Treatment was a short soaking procedure with varying concentrations of acetic acid (up to 5%). Samples wer... Read More about Modifying Robusta coffee aroma by green bean chemical pre-treatment.

The role of phenolic compounds in olive oil aroma release (2018)
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Genovese, A., Yang, N., Linforth, R. S., Sacchi, R., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). The role of phenolic compounds in olive oil aroma release. Food Research International, 112, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.06.054

In this study, atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation-mass spectrometry (APCI-MS) was successfully applied to understand the effect of phenolic compounds on the release of olive oil aroma compounds. Eight aroma compounds were monitored under in-viv... Read More about The role of phenolic compounds in olive oil aroma release.

Variability of single bean coffee volatile compounds of Arabica and robusta roasted coffees analysed by SPME-GC-MS (2018)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., Cui, C., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Variability of single bean coffee volatile compounds of Arabica and robusta roasted coffees analysed by SPME-GC-MS. Food Research International, 108, 628-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.03.077

We report on the analysis of volatile compounds by SPME-GC-MS for individual roasted coffee beans. The aim was to understand the relative abundance and variability of volatile compounds between individual roasted coffee beans at constant roasting con... Read More about Variability of single bean coffee volatile compounds of Arabica and robusta roasted coffees analysed by SPME-GC-MS.

Using a combined temporal approach to evaluate the influence of ethanol concentration on liking and sensory attributes of lager beer (2018)
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Ramsey, I., Ross, C., Ford, R., Fisk, I., Yang, Q., Gomez-Lopez, J., & Hort, J. (2018). Using a combined temporal approach to evaluate the influence of ethanol concentration on liking and sensory attributes of lager beer. Food Quality and Preference, 68, 292-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2018.03.019

A low alcohol beer evoking similar sensory enjoyment as its higher alcohol counterpart is potentially an attractive proposition to breweries for increased sales volumes, as well as consumers due to health and societal reasons. This study aimed to det... Read More about Using a combined temporal approach to evaluate the influence of ethanol concentration on liking and sensory attributes of lager beer.

Common roasting defects in coffee: aroma composition, sensory characterization and consumer perception (2018)
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Giacalone, D., Kreuzfeldt Degn, T., Yang, N., Liu, C., Fisk, I. D., & Munchow, M. (2019). Common roasting defects in coffee: aroma composition, sensory characterization and consumer perception. Food Quality and Preference, 71, 463-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2018.03.009

The demand for high quality and specialty coffee is increasing worldwide.In order to meet these demands, a more uniform and standardized quality assessment of coffee is essential. The aim of this study was to make a sensory scientific and chemical ch... Read More about Common roasting defects in coffee: aroma composition, sensory characterization and consumer perception.

Hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive prediction of fermentation index, polyphenol content and antioxidant activity in single cocoa beans (2018)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., Fowler, M. S., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive prediction of fermentation index, polyphenol content and antioxidant activity in single cocoa beans. Food Chemistry, 258, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.03.039

The aim of the current work was to use hyperspectral imaging (HSI) in the spectral range 1000-2500 nm to quantitatively predict fermentation index (FI), total polyphenols (TP) and antioxidant activity (AA) of individual dry fermented cocoa beans scan... Read More about Hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive prediction of fermentation index, polyphenol content and antioxidant activity in single cocoa beans.

Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging (2018)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., Grebby, S., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging. Journal of Food Engineering, 227, 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.01.009

© 2018 The Authors Hyperspectral imaging (1000–2500 nm) was used for rapid prediction of moisture and total lipid content in intact green coffee beans on a single bean basis. Arabica and Robusta samples from several growing locations were scanned usi... Read More about Rapid prediction of single green coffee bean moisture and lipid content by hyperspectral imaging.

Near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive quality assessment of cereal grains (2018)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive quality assessment of cereal grains. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 53(8), 667-687. https://doi.org/10.1080/05704928.2018.1425214

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) combines spectroscopy and imaging, providing information about the chemical properties of a material and their spatial distribution. It represents an advance of traditional Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. The present wor... Read More about Near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive quality assessment of cereal grains.

Non-destructive analysis of sucrose, caffeine and trigonelline on single green coffee beans by hyperspectral imaging (2017)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., Grebby, S., & Fisk, I. D. (2018). Non-destructive analysis of sucrose, caffeine and trigonelline on single green coffee beans by hyperspectral imaging. Food Research International, 106, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.12.031

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a novel technology for the food sector that enables rapid non-contact analysis of food materials. HSI was applied for the first time to whole green coffee beans, at a single seed level, for quantitative prediction of su... Read More about Non-destructive analysis of sucrose, caffeine and trigonelline on single green coffee beans by hyperspectral imaging.

Shade trees: a determinant to the relative success of organic versus conventional coffee production (2017)
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Schnabel, F., de Melo Virginio Filho, E., Xu, S., Fisk, I. D., Roupsard, O., & Haggar, J. (2018). Shade trees: a determinant to the relative success of organic versus conventional coffee production. Agroforestry Systems, 92(6), 1535-1549. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-017-0100-y

Greater understanding of the influences on long-term coffee productivity are needed to develop systems that are profitable, while maximizing ecosystem services and lowering negative environmental impacts. We examine a long-term experiment (15 years)... Read More about Shade trees: a determinant to the relative success of organic versus conventional coffee production.

Application of calibrations to hyperspectral images of food grains: example for wheat falling number (2017)
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Caporaso, N., Whitworth, M. B., & Fisk, I. D. (2017). Application of calibrations to hyperspectral images of food grains: example for wheat falling number. Journal of Spectral Imaging, 6(a4), https://doi.org/10.1255/jsi.2017.a4

The presence of a few kernels with sprouting problems in a batch of wheat can result in enzymatic activity sufficient to compromise flour functionality and bread quality. This is commonly assessed using the Hagberg Falling Number (HFN) method, which... Read More about Application of calibrations to hyperspectral images of food grains: example for wheat falling number.

Stability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG incorporated in edible films: impact of anionic biopolymers and whey protein concentrate (2017)
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Soukoulis, C., Behboudi-Jobbehdar, S., Macnaughtan, W., Parmenter, C. D., & Fisk, I. D. (2017). Stability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG incorporated in edible films: impact of anionic biopolymers and whey protein concentrate. Food Hydrocolloids, 70, 345-355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.04.014

The incorporation of probiotics and bioactive compounds, via plasticised thin-layered hydrocolloids, within food products has recently shown potential to functionalise and improve the health credentials of processed food. In this study, choice of pol... Read More about Stability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG incorporated in edible films: impact of anionic biopolymers and whey protein concentrate.

Effects of aroma and taste, independently or in combination, on appetite sensation and subsequent food intake (2017)
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Yin, W., Hewson, L., Linforth, R. S., Taylor, M. A., & Fisk, I. D. (in press). Effects of aroma and taste, independently or in combination, on appetite sensation and subsequent food intake. Appetite, 114, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2017.04.005

Food flavour is important in appetite control. The effects of aroma and taste, independently or in combination, on appetite sensation and subsequent food intake, were studied. Twenty-six females (24 ± 4 years, 20.9 ± 1.9 kg⋅m-2) consumed, over 15 min... Read More about Effects of aroma and taste, independently or in combination, on appetite sensation and subsequent food intake.

Optimisation of octinyl succinic anhydride starch stablised w1/o/w2 emulsions for oral destablisation of encapsulated salt and enhanced saltiness (2017)
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Chiu, N., Tarrega, A., Parmenter, C. D., Hewson, E. L., Wolf, B., & Fisk, I. D. (in press). Optimisation of octinyl succinic anhydride starch stablised w1/o/w2 emulsions for oral destablisation of encapsulated salt and enhanced saltiness. Food Hydrocolloids, 69, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2017.03.002

Sodium (salt) was encapsulated within the inner water phase of w1/o/w2 food emulsions externally stabilised by starch particles with the ultimate aim of enhancing saltiness perception. The physical properties of the starch particles were modified by... Read More about Optimisation of octinyl succinic anhydride starch stablised w1/o/w2 emulsions for oral destablisation of encapsulated salt and enhanced saltiness.

Sodium ion interaction with psyllium husk (Plantago sp.) (2016)
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Jimoh, M., MacNaughtan, W., Williams, H., Greetham, D., Linforth, R., & Fisk, I. D. (2016). Sodium ion interaction with psyllium husk (Plantago sp.). Food and Function, 7(9), 4041-4047. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6FO00785F

The nature of and factors effecting sodium interactions with psyllium were investigated in vitro. In a batch extraction system, psyllium mucilage gel retained at least 50% of sodium across a range of concentrations (5–300 mg sodium per g psyllium) an... Read More about Sodium ion interaction with psyllium husk (Plantago sp.).

Intragastric structuring of anionic polysaccharide kappa-carrageenan filled gels under physiological in vitro digestion conditions (2016)
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Soukoulis, C., Fisk, I. D., Gan, H., & Hoffmann, L. (in press). Intragastric structuring of anionic polysaccharide kappa-carrageenan filled gels under physiological in vitro digestion conditions. Journal of Food Engineering, 191, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.07.009

In the present work, sodium alginate (SA), low methoxyl pectin (PEC) and κ-carrageenan (κ-CAR) were evaluated for their intragastric structuring ability by means of light microscopy and dynamic oscillatory rheology. SA and PEC solutions, their Ca2+ c... Read More about Intragastric structuring of anionic polysaccharide kappa-carrageenan filled gels under physiological in vitro digestion conditions.

Determination of volatile marker compounds of common coffee roast defects (2016)
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Yang, N., Liu, C., Liu, X., Kreuzfeldt Degn, T., Munchow, M., & Fisk, I. D. (2016). Determination of volatile marker compounds of common coffee roast defects. Food Chemistry, 211, 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.04.124

Coffee beans from the same origin were roasted using six time-temperature profiles, in order to identify volatile aroma compounds associated with five common roast coffee defects (light, scorched, dark, baked and underdeveloped). Thirty-seven volat... Read More about Determination of volatile marker compounds of common coffee roast defects.

Non-destructive characterisation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation using LC-MS-based metabolite footprinting (2016)
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Surrati, A., Linforth, R. S., Fisk, I. D., Sottile, V., & Kim, D. (in press). Non-destructive characterisation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation using LC-MS-based metabolite footprinting. Analyst, 12, https://doi.org/10.1039/c6an00170j

Bone regeneration is a complex biological process where major cellular changes take place to support the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal bone progenitors. To characterise these biological changes and better understand the pathways regulatin... Read More about Non-destructive characterisation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation using LC-MS-based metabolite footprinting.

Cold plasma: a new technology to modify wheat flour functionality (2016)
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Bahrami, N., Bayliss, D., Chope, G., Penson, S., Perehinec, T., & Fisk, I. D. (2016). Cold plasma: a new technology to modify wheat flour functionality. Food Chemistry, 202(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.01.113

Atmospheric pressure cold plasma has the potential to modify biological chemistry and modulate physical surface properties. Wheat flour was treated by low levels of cold plasma (air, 15 V and 20 V) for 60 or 120 s. There was no change in the total ae... Read More about Cold plasma: a new technology to modify wheat flour functionality.

Study of intragastric structuring ability of sodium alginate based o/w emulsions under in vitro physiological pre-absorptive digestion conditions (2015)
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Soukoulis, C., Fisk, I. D., Bohn, T., & Hoffmann, L. (2016). Study of intragastric structuring ability of sodium alginate based o/w emulsions under in vitro physiological pre-absorptive digestion conditions. Carbohydrate Polymers, 140, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.12.021

In the present work, the intragastric structuring ability of o/w emulsions either stabilised (1–4%, w/w of sodium alginate (SA)) or structured with sheared ionic gel (1–3%, w/w of SA crosslinked with Ca2+) in the absence (saliva and gastric phases co... Read More about Study of intragastric structuring ability of sodium alginate based o/w emulsions under in vitro physiological pre-absorptive digestion conditions.