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Beer in space: UF researchers study microgravity’s effect on fermentation

by Megan Winslow
August 14, 2024

A recently published study by University of Florida researchers provides insight into how beer yeast might behave when fermented in outer space. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: Andrew MacIntosh, Beer, Biofuel, Clinostat, Ester, Ferment, Fermentation, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Grain, Horticultural Sciences Department, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Microgravity, Outer Space, Pedro Fernandez Mendoza, Pharmaceutical, Research, Researcher, Saccharomyces Pastorianus, Space, Space Exploration, Study, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wort, Yeast
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Food Science

by Jessie Erwin
January 11, 2023

Today, we welcome Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick to the Discover FSHN Series! Dr. Thompson-Witrick is an assistant professor of food science in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida who researches how ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Beer, Discover Fshn, Discover Fshn Series, Dr Brian Pearson, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh, Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Faculty-research, Fermentation, Fermentation Science, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, Food Science Faculty, Food-science-faculty-feature, Food-science-research, Kombucha, Muscadine Wine, Research, What A Food Scientist Does, What Does A Food Scientist Do, Wine
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Food scientist explains kombucha’s growing appeal, how it’s made

by Samantha Murray
June 28, 2022

Kombucha, a fizzy drink made from fermented tea, used to be found only at specialty stories. But today, many grocery stores carry an array of kombucha products. Both consumers and kombucha brewers are driving this trend, said Katherine Thompson-Witrick, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Fermentation, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Kombucha

UF scientists finding grapes to grow in Florida; upcoming field day to feature research update, wine-making workshop

by Brad Buck
June 23, 2022

Florida farmers and other businesspeople are bubbling with enthusiasm to make wine. There are about 40 wineries around Florida. Further, as of 2017 (the most recent year for which there’s data), growers in the Sunshine State were producing ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Ali Sarkhosh, Andrew MacIntosh, Diseases, Fermentation, Field Trials, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Grape Field Day, Grapes, Horticultural Sciences, Muscadine Grapes, Plant Science Research And Education Unit, Wine

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