UW-Madison researchers have developed methods for protein processing to avoid allergic reactions to proteins such as β-lactoglobulin and casein. Protein hydrolysis is performed with thermolysin follo...
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Metagenomics is the study of genetic material from environmental samples for detecting microbes, especially pathogens. It is increasingly used within clinical and industrial settings. While metagenomi...
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Methods of isolating phenols from phenol-containing media. The methods include combining a phospholipid-containing composition with the phenol-containing medium to generate a combined medium, incubati...
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The present invention relates to a ‘sugar fermentate of edible fungi’ (i.e., cultures of GRAS species from the genus Aspergillus) that exhibits antimicrobial activity (e.g., against Lister...
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UW Madison researchers have developed compounds of Formula I, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods for using the compounds. The methods include methods for modulating quorum sensing by ...
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Polyethyleneimine and polyalkylene biguanide ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed.
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Polyethyleneimine and polyalkylene biguanide ligand functionalized substrates, methods of making ligand functionalized substrates, and methods of using functionalized substrates are disclosed.
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Insulated storage containers, i.e., coolers, continue to serve as the primary means for the portable preservation of food and beverages. Coolers are often essential for camping, picnics, tailgating, ...
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A multilayer produce packaging film includes a first layer and a chlorine dioxide-producing layer. The chlorine dioxide-producing layer includes a polymer composition and a plurality of chlorite ions....
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Compositions and methods for generating ClO2 gas are disclosed. A composition that includes a chlorite salt is activated by exposure to ultraviolet light. After an optional storage period, the composi...
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A method of promoting fungal spore germination. The method includes the step of contacting a fungal spore with a germination-promoting concentration of an exogenous imizoquin.
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Lipid oxidation is a major problem across meat products, pet food and rendering industries. Meat preservation methods are essential to preventing the development of off-colors or off-flavors that rend...
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An important criterion for assessing food safety is the amount of time it spends in the ‘danger zone’ (40-120° F). A 2013 food policy report found that more than 90 percent of Americans throw out...
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Although purified proteins are bland and lack flavor, they can influence flavor perception by directly interacting with flavor compounds or by acting on flavor precursors.  This can lead to the d...
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The presence of even low levels of spoilage or pathogenic microorganisms in various products like leftover food can be dangerous and possibly lethal. However, most methods for detecting pathogens invo...
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For 800 years Parmesan has been one of the most sought-after cheeses and today supports a billion dollar market. Parmesan is susceptible to an unappealing browning effect that is not fully understood ...
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Interspecies yeast hybrids are critical for producing commercially important fermentation products such as Belgian ale, certain ciders and cold-fermented wines. As one major example, lager beer, the m...
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Cow’s milk allergy ranks among the most pervasive of human food allergies. Numerous milk proteins have been implicated but β-lactoglobulin (BLG) is the most potent, responsible for about ni...
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Chitosan is a soluble biopolymer derived from chitin, which is a structural element in the shell of marine arthropods.  Chitosan is used in water processing and agriculture.  It also is used...
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Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a group of fatal diseases caused by a misfolded form of the prion protein.  TSEs include sheep scrapie; bovine spongiform encephalopathy, know...
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Clostridium botulinum produces the most poisonous toxin known and is a perennial concern to the food industry.  Several outbreaks of botulism have occurred due to changes in food processing proce...
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Because potential biological attacks against civilian populations have become an important issue for homeland security, practical and efficient biosensors are needed. However, no currently available b...
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A UW-Madison researcher previously developed an inexpensive, real-time wireless microsensor for detecting biological agents in water supply networks and other aqueous environments, such as the milk su...
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