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The science behind better plant-based protein
A UMass Amherst team of scientists aims to tackle this complex problem.
Department News
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PhD candidate receives predoctoral fellowship
Grad student wins award for food allergy research. -
Annual ice cream contest reveals new flavors
Northampton’s Herrell’s Ice Cream shop will produce the winning students’ flavors. -
Partnership to develop sustainable food products
Big Idea Ventures Big Idea Ventures in tandem with UMass will help develop and commercialize new, sustainable food products and agricultural innovation. -
USDA funds UMass FUEL program which provides undergrads with research and internship experience
Food Science Spotlight
Prof. Eric Decker receives top food science awards
His research focuses on improving nutrition by incorporating more stable, unsaturated fatty acids into foods while preventing oxidative rancidity that causes food waste.
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