BFTV Cluster News

Mills and German on Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher list

Congratulations to FST Drs. David Mills and Bruce German, who join eleven other UC Davis researchers (and a total of 6,938) on the 2022 Clarivate Web of Science Group annual Highly Cited Researchers list. This is Mill's fourth year that he has been on the list - quite an accomplishment! And a first for German.

FST 290 Seminar Series - November 7, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, November 7 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Professor Jean-Xavier Guinard, will present, “The Flip Strategy for healthy, sustainable and delicious eating… and a coffee to follow". His visiting student Elena Romeo from the Basque Culinary Center (Spain) will present: "Consumers, chefs, and scientists: from gastronomy to a healthier and more delicious future".

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 31, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 31 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Professor of Agricultural Plant Biology in the Department of Plant Sciences, Maeli Melotto, will present, “Plants as Vectors of Human Pathogenic Bacteria".

Paper by Ph.D. student Katie Uhl and Professor Mitchell chosen for Oct. 2022 cover of ACS Food Science & Technology

Food Science and Technology

FST Ph.D. student Katherine (Katie) Uhl and her research advisor, Professor Alyson Mitchell, have published the first paper characterizing the aroma profile of blue elderflowers. Their paper, “Headspace Volatile Organic and Phenolic Compounds in Elderflowers and Elderflower Teas of Blue Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea)” was selected as the cover image for October 2022 (above) for the journal ACS Food Science & Technology.

New Sensory Immersive Room at UC Davis Simulates Real-life Environments for Product Testing

Food Science and Technology

Space features 360-degree video experience with variable sounds, smells and air conditions. What makes a cup of coffee or an energy bar enjoyable is usually more than just the taste. The surrounding environment may also influence the experience.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 24, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 24 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Associate Professor Jiandi Wan will present, “On-demand modulation of 3D-printed elastomers using programmable droplet inclusions”.

International barley research conference at UC Davis

Food Science and Technology

For three days in September, after a five year hiatus, the North American barley research communities gathered at UC Davis for the combined 23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 17, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 17 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

FST Assistant Professor Andrew Gravelle will present, “Alternative routes to structuring edible oils”.

Yeast Strain from UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection Being Used to Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

A popular species of yeast that’s used to make beer, bread and wine is also contributing to the food industry in a different way – improving food safety. A yeast strain from the UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is being used commercially to remove a toxic compound from fried and baked foods.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 10, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 10 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

BAE / V&E Professor Mason Earles will present, “AI-Enabled Sensing and Modeling for Ag and Food Systems”.

FST 290 Seminar Series - Oct. 3, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 3 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

FST's Dr. Juliana Maria Leite Nobrega de Moura Bell will present "Tailoring processing strategies for the production of healthier, safer, and sustainable foods".

FST 290 Seminar Series - Sept. 26, 2022

Food Science and Technology

We will have our first seminar for this quarter TODAY (September 26th) at NOON in the Sensory Theater.

Dr. Ned Spang will present and the title of his presentation is “Research to Advance Food System Sustainability”.

We welcome everyone in the Robert Mondavi Institute to join us in-person (pizza and drinks will be provided). All others can join us online: here is the Zoom link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/95743866506

The Cause and Effects of ‘Hop Creep’ During Beer Production

Food Science and Technology

UC Davis researchers examine how different types of yeast affect flavor profile

Crafting beer is a precise science. Brewers know that various types of yeast and different fermentation methods control how beer will taste. But a phenomenon known as “hop creep” can sometimes throw a brewer for a loop.

UC Davis Students Create and Sell Iron Brew winning Scottish Ale

Food Science and Technology

The team of four UC Davis students who won this year's Iron Brew competition are now selling their prizewinning ale, which they have named, "Mighty Gale Ale".

Department Seminar Series - June 1, 2022

Food Science and Technology

You are invited to attend the LAST Food Science department seminar of Spring quarter on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM. You can attend in person in room 1207 RMI South, or virtually by Zoom: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/98032142511