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
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
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
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
Understanding the structure-function relationship of dietary fibre for engineering novel food products with superior textural properties and nutrition. The focus of this project will be on the merits of dietary fibre from underutilised agricultural by-products as valuable ingredients in food products. This project aims to innovate by developing high quality foods using dietary fibre, hence delivering socioeconomic benefits through a healthier population and increased financial returns to agri-fo ....Understanding the structure-function relationship of dietary fibre for engineering novel food products with superior textural properties and nutrition. The focus of this project will be on the merits of dietary fibre from underutilised agricultural by-products as valuable ingredients in food products. This project aims to innovate by developing high quality foods using dietary fibre, hence delivering socioeconomic benefits through a healthier population and increased financial returns to agri-food processors.Read moreRead less
Creation of a new branch of food research by utilising whey protein in the development of novel products of low calorie content and glycemic response. Australian consumers are demanding healthy foods, yet our society is suffering from 'diseases of choice' such as obesity that largely result from our lifestyle. One particular problem is the low intake of nutrients in contemporary diet. Growing consumer interest in readily available and affordable foods with good nutrition has focused the industry ....Creation of a new branch of food research by utilising whey protein in the development of novel products of low calorie content and glycemic response. Australian consumers are demanding healthy foods, yet our society is suffering from 'diseases of choice' such as obesity that largely result from our lifestyle. One particular problem is the low intake of nutrients in contemporary diet. Growing consumer interest in readily available and affordable foods with good nutrition has focused the industry on the merits of whey protein in processed products. This project will address the issue of consumer acceptability of whey-protein based products by rationalising at the molecular level the interactions of the protein with soluble dietary fibre and starch leading to added value formulations of appealing texture, low-calorie content and low glycemic load.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
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
Innovative zero-energy membrane technologies to reduce water consumption in the dairy industry. The Australian dairy industry not only plays a critical role in our way of life, but processed dairy products contribute to 12% or $3.27b to Australia's export revenue. It has learnt to adapt to changing market demands through innovative membrane technologies, but now energy and water are key issues. This project aims to reduce water consumption in dairy processing by treating waste streams using nove ....Innovative zero-energy membrane technologies to reduce water consumption in the dairy industry. The Australian dairy industry not only plays a critical role in our way of life, but processed dairy products contribute to 12% or $3.27b to Australia's export revenue. It has learnt to adapt to changing market demands through innovative membrane technologies, but now energy and water are key issues. This project aims to reduce water consumption in dairy processing by treating waste streams using novel membrane processes including membrane distillation. The energy is supplied from low grade waste heat, offsetting the need to supply more power to the plant. Reducing the need for water in a zero-energy way will ensure the thriving dairy industry remains cost competitive and an integral part of Australia's culture and economy.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