Past Projects
New Natural Cheeses for the North American Market
10/01/07 - 12/31/09
P.I. - Farkye, Nana; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Seasonal Changes in Nitrogen Distribution of Milk
10/01/07 - 12/31/09
P.I. - Farkye, Nana
Effective Seasonal Changes in Milk Quality on LMPS Mozzarella
05/01/08 - 12/31/09
P.I. - Farkye, Nana
New Natural Cheeses for the North American Market
10/01/07 - 12/31/09
P.I. - Farkye, Nana; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Soil Chemistry of Central Coast Serpentinitic Vineyard Soils
01/01/09 - 12/31/09
P.I.- Appel, Christopher S.; Co-PI: Farkye, Nana
Development of Nutritionally Dense, Low Weight Ready to Eat (RTE) Meal to Enhance Endurance and Physical Performance
P.I.-Khalil, Hany Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
07/01/07 - 06/30/09
Texture improvement of lowfat Cheddar cheese by blending nonfat cheese with full fat cheese, cheese extract/enzyme modified cheese or lubricants using stuffing technologies
08/01/07 - 03/31/09
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Innovative strategies for making low fat cheese texture more like full fat cheese
09/01/07 - 03/31/09
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Whey component interactions in the concentration process of WPC manufacture
07/01/06 - 12/31/08
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Expanding Utilization of California Milk for Cheese and Other Value Added Dairy Products & Ingredients Through Industry Outreach & Technology Transfer
01/01/08 - 12/31/08
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Identification of the causes of deficiencies of flavor development in lowfat Cheddar cheese
07/01/06 - 12/31/08
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Whey component interactions in the concentration process of WPC manufacture
07/01/06 - 12/31/08
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Cal Poly State University ATC Equipment
09/15/06 - 09/14/08
P.I.- Peterson, Daniel; Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Mechanisms of Protection and Intestine Colonization of Probiotic Bacteria Offered by Milk Fat Globule Membrane in Yogurt as Determined by Laser Tweezers
07/01/05 - 06/30/08
P.I.- Khalil, Hany; Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Identification of Milk and Dairy Products’ Point of Origin: Phase II
01/01/07 - 03/31/08
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Development of Dairy Products Enriched in Milk Fat Globule Membranes and their Characterization Using Laser Tweezers
07/01/04 - 02/28/08
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Project Wizard Dairy Prototype
02/01/07 - 01/31/08
P.I.-Farkye, Nana
Characterization of MFGM Function in Binding Mechanism of Probiotic Bacteria
10/01/05 - 01/31/08
P.I.-Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Improving full-fat and low fat Cheddar cheese quality in California
10/01/05 - 12/31/07
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Impact of dairy protein ingredients options on frozen dairy desserts
01/01/06 - 12/31/07
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Macronutrient and trace elements in California milk and milk powder
04/01/05 - 09/30/07
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Improving low fat Cheddar cheese quality
10/01/05 - 09/30/07
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Technical Assistance for Cheese Production in Armenia
06/01/07 - 09/30/07
P.I.- Farkye, Nana; Co-PI: Khalil, Hany
Use of Dairy Ingredients In Extended Shelf-life Dairy-Based Foods
07/01/04 - 06/30/07
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Laying Foundations to Support Global Marketplace for California Dairy Solids.
01/01/06 - 03/31/07
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Analytical procedures for identification dairy products point of origin
01/01/05 - 10/31/06
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Impact of dairy protein ingredients options on frozen dairy desserts
07/01/05 - 06/30/06
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Development of Process Queso Fresco
07/01/03 - 06/30/06
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Global Research Training for Rural California Minorities
03/01/03 - 02/28/06
P.I.- Opava, Susan; Co-P.I.- Rafael Jimenez-Flores
Sensory Properties of Whey Cream-Based Buttermilk and their Relation to Super Critical Fluid Extraction
07/01/03 - 01/31/06
P.I.- Olabi, Ammar; Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Bioequivalence Grandmother Breast Milk to Prevent HIV: Micronutrient Analysis
07/01/05 - 09/30/05
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Effects of Adjusting Protein Content on Functionality of U.S. Skim Milk Powder for Recombined Sweetened Condensed Milk Manufacture
08/01/04 - 08/31/05
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Milk protein and lipid interactions induced by concentration and drying processes
10/01/03 - 06/30/05
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Early detection of spores and spore formers using PCR and chemiluminescence in commercial dairy powder samples
07/01/03 - 06/30/05
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Stability of Foods Containing Dairy Ingredients Processed Under Ultra High Temperature Conditions
11/15/03 - 04/30/05
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Studies on the Ripening of Cheddar Cheese: Identification of nonstarter lactic acid bacteria isolated from cheese and their role in flavor development, and the formation of calcium lactate crystals
07/01/02 - 03/31/05
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Genetic, Nutrition and Processing Factors Affecting the Lipid and Protein Composition of Buttermilk
07/01/01 - 03/31/05
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Process for isolation of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) components from cheese processing
07/01/03 - 12/31/04
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Research On Designer Milks
10/01/03 - 06/30/04
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Studies on the Manufacture of Sharp Cheddar Cheese in California
01/01/01 - 12/31/03
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Buttermilk Fractionation for Development of Value Added Products
01/01/02 - 12/31/03
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Isolation Phosphlipids from Buttermilk and Anti-Cancer Activity
02/15/01 - 12/31/03
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Sensory Properties of Buttermilk and Their Relation to Processing and Storage Parameters
07/01/01 - 10/31/03
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Evaluation of Factors Influencing Cell Count of Probiotic Bacteria
10/01/01 - 09/30/03
P.I.- Sanders, Mary Ellen; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Factors Influencing the Production of Heat Stable Milk Powders
11/01/02 - 07/31/03
P.I.- Tong, Phillip; Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Factors Influencing the Production of Heat Stable Milk Powders
11/01/02 - 07/31/03
P.I.- Tong, Phillip; Co-PI: Jimenez-Flores
Organic Acid Determination by Capillary Electrophoresis as Quality Parameter of Buttermilk
07/01/01 - 06/30/03
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Evaluation of rice flour for use in frozen dairy desserts
08/01/02 - 06/01/03
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Milk Powder Properties Due to Heat Interaction Among Milk Proteins
01/01/02 - 02/28/03
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Evaluation of Cream Composition, Handling, and Processing Factors Which Can Influence Churning Efficiency and Butter Quality
01/01/01 - 12/31/02
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Lactose Free, Calcium Fortified Milk Powder - Physical Properties, Composition and Applications
01/01/01 - 12/31/02
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Charactization of Chemical and Physical Properties of Novel and Traditional Cellulose Solutions & Gels
10/01/01 - 09/30/02
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Feasibility Study to Produce Frozen Concentrate Dairy Ingredient Research
07/01/02 - 09/01/02
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Evaluation of Functional Properties of Calcium-Enriched Milk Powder Used as Dairy-based Ingredients for the Food Industry
09/01/00 - 08/31/02
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Mucinase Activity of Probiotic Bacteria
09/01/00 - 08/31/02
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael; Co-P.I.-Sanders, Mary Ellen
Feasibility Testing of New Dried Dairy Ingredients
06/01/02 - 07/31/02
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Isolation & Characterization of Minor Lipids from Buttermilk
07/01/00 - 06/30/02
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Evaluation of Factors Influencing Cell Count of Probiotic Bacteria
07/01/00 - 06/30/02
P.I.- Sanders, Mary Ellen; Co-PI: Tong, Phillip
Milk Protein Concentrates for Pizza Cheese Manufacture
01/01/00 - 03/31/02
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Reconstitution Options for Skim Milk Powder
07/01/01 - 03/30/02
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Detection of Spores in Dairy Products by a Conjugated Monoclonal Antibody Assay
07/01/99 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Program for Microbial Quality Improvement of Milk Powder Produced in California
01/01/00 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Genetic Polymorphism of Milk Properties: Effects of Process Heating on Milk Powder Properties
10/01/00 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Composition of Milk for Cheese Manufacturing Plants
01/01/00 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Stability of Skim Milk Proteins in Heated Acidic Beverages
07/01/01 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Freeze/Thaw Stability of Dairy Based Gels
07/01/01 - 12/31/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Evaluation of Novozymes In Mozzarella Cheese Manufacture
11/15/01 - 12/15/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Development of Smoked Cheeses for Cal Poly Creamery
07/01/00 - 09/30/01
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Program for Microbial Quality Improvement of Milk Powder Produced in California
10/01/99 - 08/30/01
P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
Properties of Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC 80) for Cheesemaking
01/01/99 - 06/30/01
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Milk Powder Stability: Bag Durability and Changes During Storage at Elevated Temperature
01/01/00 - 06/30/01
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Physical & Sensory Properties of Dairy Foods Containing Simplesse
09/26/00 - 06/30/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Technical Information Handouts for SMP
07/01/00 - 03/31/01
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Comparison of Milk Production Triats, Milk Composition, Cheese Manufacturing Potential from Jersey, Holstein & F1 Jersey X Holstein Milk
04/04/00 - 12/31/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip; Co-PI: Henderson, Stanley
Coffee Systems
04/01/00 - 12/31/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Enhancing Knowledge Base in Dairy Chemistry and Technology
07/01/00 - 12/31/00
P.I.- Farkye, Nana
Comparison of MPC, SMP, WPC in Baked Products to Determine the Best Source of Protein
07/01/00 - 12/31/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Probiotic Bacteria in Yogurts Supplemented with Different Milk Powder Fractions
01/01/00 - 12/31/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip; Co-PI: Sanders, Mary Ellen
Prototypes Using Dairy Ingredients
01/01/01 - 12/05/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Development of Novel Product Using Skim Milk Powder for IFT 2000
01/01/00 - 06/30/00
P.I.- Tong, Phillip
Study Tour of Integrated Agricultural Research, Teaching & Extension Programs for Armenia Faculty
11/01/99 - 11/20/99
P.I.- Khalil, Hany; Co-P.I.- Jimenez-Flores, Rafael
