Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH120100005
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$5,000,000.00
Summary
Dairy Innovation Hub: transformational research to underpin the future of the Australian dairy manufacturing industry. Dairy Innovation Hub: transformational research to underpin the future of the Australian dairy manufacturing industry. The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland and Dairy Innovation Australia will join in this Research Hub to address significant technical challenges facing the dairy manufacturing industry. The Research Hub will develop transformational processing ....Dairy Innovation Hub: transformational research to underpin the future of the Australian dairy manufacturing industry. Dairy Innovation Hub: transformational research to underpin the future of the Australian dairy manufacturing industry. The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland and Dairy Innovation Australia will join in this Research Hub to address significant technical challenges facing the dairy manufacturing industry. The Research Hub will develop transformational processing technologies and innovative products to enhance productivity, growth and sustainability.Read moreRead less
Enzymatic synthesis, microencapsulation and biological evaluation of a new class of omega-3 derived functional food ingredients. Inflammatory mediated diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and Alzheimer's disease are major causes of death in Australia. Rates of these diseases are rising over time, partly due to poor diet including low consumption levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids from fish. This project aims to develop healthy food ingredients from natu ....Enzymatic synthesis, microencapsulation and biological evaluation of a new class of omega-3 derived functional food ingredients. Inflammatory mediated diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and Alzheimer's disease are major causes of death in Australia. Rates of these diseases are rising over time, partly due to poor diet including low consumption levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids from fish. This project aims to develop healthy food ingredients from naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid derivatives that are more stable to oxidation and more biologically active than fish derived omega-3 fatty acids. The development of these omega-3 derivatives as functional food ingredients could provide an additional strategy for helping to prevent the rapid increase in inflammatory mediated diseases in the Australian population.Read moreRead less
Towards New Functionality in Dairy Ingredients. The Australian dairy industry plays a significant part in the nation’s economy, with almost $3 billion in export revenue in 2016-2017. Powdered dairy products extend shelf life and ease of transport, with >20% annual growth in premium products, such as milk protein concentrates and infant formula powders. This project aims to support the development of value-added dairy powders by investigating the impact of a novel high pressure processing technol ....Towards New Functionality in Dairy Ingredients. The Australian dairy industry plays a significant part in the nation’s economy, with almost $3 billion in export revenue in 2016-2017. Powdered dairy products extend shelf life and ease of transport, with >20% annual growth in premium products, such as milk protein concentrates and infant formula powders. This project aims to support the development of value-added dairy powders by investigating the impact of a novel high pressure processing technology in enhancing the properties of dairy powders and/or introducing new functionality. Successful outcomes will help expand the offering of high value dairy ingredients and thus increase the global competitiveness of Australian dairy manufacturing.Read moreRead less
Ultrasonics as a New Platform Technology in Dairy Processing. We intend to develop the use of ultrasound as an innovative platform technology within the Australian dairy industry. The outcomes will place the industry in a lead position internationally through the development of a range of novel, patentable, heat stable dairy ingredients that can command a premium price in a global market. This project will also lead to increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon footprints and increased profitab ....Ultrasonics as a New Platform Technology in Dairy Processing. We intend to develop the use of ultrasound as an innovative platform technology within the Australian dairy industry. The outcomes will place the industry in a lead position internationally through the development of a range of novel, patentable, heat stable dairy ingredients that can command a premium price in a global market. This project will also lead to increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon footprints and increased profitability for Australian dairy manufacturing through improved productivity of membrane operations, evaporators and spray driers. In turn, this work will help to secure the future of the wider Australian dairy industry and the rural townships that depend upon this industry.Read moreRead less
Insoluble-fibre enriched beverages. Insoluble-fibre enriched beverages. This project aims to develop healthy new beverages, by studying the effect of chemistry and physical interactions of insoluble dietary fibre with other food ingredients. Insoluble fibre reduces the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. This project will research how insoluble-fibre linked phytochemicals behave in complex matrices and contribute to malodorous flavours; and design adv ....Insoluble-fibre enriched beverages. Insoluble-fibre enriched beverages. This project aims to develop healthy new beverages, by studying the effect of chemistry and physical interactions of insoluble dietary fibre with other food ingredients. Insoluble fibre reduces the risk of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. This project will research how insoluble-fibre linked phytochemicals behave in complex matrices and contribute to malodorous flavours; and design advanced experimental protocols to prevent undesirable sensory characteristics in liquid systems.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120101567
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Adding value to wastewater treatment - ultrasound enhanced crystallisation. The difficulty of disposing of concentrated liquid wastes is forcing industries to reassess their waste treatment processes and strive for zero liquid discharge. This project will add value to industrial waste by improving extraction of purified water and valuable solutes from such concentrates by combining ultrasound with crystallisation processes.
High-value functional ingredients from bean processing waste. Legumes are considered highly nutritious and sustainable food. Accordingly, there is a steady growth in the consumption of legumes worldwide, including in Australia. Due to lengthy soaking and cooking times, consumers prefer ready-to-eat canned legumes. The current processing technologies are energy and water-intensive and generate considerable waste. This project investigates the application of non-thermal technologies to reduce pro ....High-value functional ingredients from bean processing waste. Legumes are considered highly nutritious and sustainable food. Accordingly, there is a steady growth in the consumption of legumes worldwide, including in Australia. Due to lengthy soaking and cooking times, consumers prefer ready-to-eat canned legumes. The current processing technologies are energy and water-intensive and generate considerable waste. This project investigates the application of non-thermal technologies to reduce processing time, water and energy use and enable the recovery of valuable polyphenols and soluble dietary fibres normally lost in the wastewater. This knowledge will lead to sustainable beans processing, delivering improved productivity to Australian manufacturers and quality food to Australian consumers.Read moreRead less
Breakthrough technologies for energy-efficient manufacture of dairy powders. The outcomes of this project will form a significant change for the dairy industry in Australia (as represented by Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd.). In particular, the enormous cost-saving and environmental benefits due to a more efficient drying process are attractive for the competitiveness of the industry internationally. The innovation gained is also applicable to food and pharmaceutical industries where spray dryin ....Breakthrough technologies for energy-efficient manufacture of dairy powders. The outcomes of this project will form a significant change for the dairy industry in Australia (as represented by Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd.). In particular, the enormous cost-saving and environmental benefits due to a more efficient drying process are attractive for the competitiveness of the industry internationally. The innovation gained is also applicable to food and pharmaceutical industries where spray drying and fluidised bed drying are integral parts of the manufacturing process. The project will train graduates to be able to make a high-level contribution to these industries.Read moreRead less
From Milk to Curd: Molecular Assembly and Microstructure in Complex Dairy Products. This project will benefit rural and regional dairy communities and manufacturers. It will help offset the negative effects of drought and climate change by increasing productivity, yield and innovation. It should generate at least ten million dollars in increased dairy sales and provide new domestic and export market opportunities. The tools for increased product consistency and international research links wi ....From Milk to Curd: Molecular Assembly and Microstructure in Complex Dairy Products. This project will benefit rural and regional dairy communities and manufacturers. It will help offset the negative effects of drought and climate change by increasing productivity, yield and innovation. It should generate at least ten million dollars in increased dairy sales and provide new domestic and export market opportunities. The tools for increased product consistency and international research links will decrease risks in manufacturing and increase competitiveness. Social benefits include increased returns to dairy farmers, improved employment and increased spending in rural and regional areas. The project will also train engineers, addressing a recognised skills shortage and increase environmental sustainability.Read moreRead less
The development of novel oligosaccharides from dairy lactose for improved infant nutrition. This project will develop new milk sugars to enhance nutrition for the 46 per cent of infants who receive formula. It will support rural and regional dairy communities and manufacturers increasing innovation, potentially generating six million dollars in new sales per annum, increasing returns to farmers and promoting regional employment and spending.