2020 December Board Book

PRODUCT INNOVATION Innovative Dairy-Based Emulsion Systems for Controlled Nutrient Delivery BACKGROUND: Oil-in-water Pickering emulsions made with whey protein aggregates offer great potential as a delivery vehicle for lipophilic nutrients such as high-value nutraceuticals or drug molecules. OBJECTIVES: To manufacture three structurally different whey protein aggregates and characterize their emulsion properties. To measure the digestion kinetics of the emulsions and the bioavailability of the lipid digestion products. INDUSTRY BENEFIT: Generate demand for whey proteins as a premium ingredient for nutraceuticals. Innovative technology which increases the net value of milk solids, promotes human health using dairy components, and improves the sustainability of dairy businesses. All materials for manufacturing the emulsions will be sourced from dairy ingredient suppliers in California.

Researchers:

Vincent Yeung, Cal Poly SLO; Haotian Zheng, NC State

2 years, totaling $100,000 ( 2021: $48,577 , 2022: $51,423)

Timeline:

2021 CMAB Budget Request: $ 48,577

CDRF 2021 Proposed Budget and Projects