Faculty

Zeynep Ustunol, Professor

Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1988
M.S., Utah State University at Logan, 1983

2105 S. Anthony Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 355-7713, Ext. 184
Lab: (517) 355-7713, Ext. 190
Fax: (517) 353-1676
E-mail: ustunol@anr.msu.edu

Research Interests: 

Enhancing value of dairy and dairy-based products: 1) Alternate uses for milk components, with an emphasis on utilization of milk proteins (whey proteins and caseins) and a focus on their potential use in production of biopolymers 2) Enhancing nutritional quality of existing dairy foods, with an emphasis on probiotics, fermented dairy foods and prebiotics.

Instructional Activities:

Dairy processing, advanced food chemistry, research in processing techniques. 

FSC 432 – Food Processing: Dairy Foods
FSC 860 – Research in Food Processing Technology

Recent Publications:

Amin S, and Ustunol Z. 2007. "Solubility and mechanical properties of heat-cured whey protein-based edible films compared to commercial collagen and natural casings." Int. Dairy J.

Wong C, and Ustunol Z. 2006. "Mode of inactivation of probiotic bacteria affects interleukin-6 and interleukin–8 production in human intestinal epithelial-like Caco-2 cells." J. Food Prot. 69(9):2285-2288.

Shin HS and Ustunol Z. "Carbohydrate composition and content of honey from different floral sources and their influence on growth of intestinal bacteria: An in vitro comparison." J. Food Res. Intern. 38:721-728, 2005.

Simelane S and Ustunol Z. " Effect of meat processing conditions on mechanical properties of heat cured whey protein-based edible films: A comparison to collagen casings." J. Food Sci. 70(2):E131-134, 2005.

Cagri A, Ustunol Z and Ryser E. " Antimicrobial edible films and coatings: A review." J. Food Prot. 67(4):833-848, 2004.

Mert B and Ustunol Z. "Water solubility, mechanical, barrier and thermal properties of cross-linked whey protein isolate based films." J. Food Sci. 69(3):129-133, 2004.

Shin HS, Strasburg G and Ustunol Z. "Influence of honey containing marinades on heterocyclic aromatic amine formation and overall mutagenicity in fried beefsteaks and chicken breasts." J. Food Sci. 69(3):147-153, 2004.

Cagri A, Ustunol Z, Osburn WN and Ryser E. "Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes on hot dogs using antimicrobial whey protein based edible casings." J. Food Sci. 68:291-299, 2003.

Shin HS, Strasburg G and Ustunol Z. "Influence of different unifloral honeys on heterocyclic aromatic amine formation and overall mutagenicity in fried ground beef patties."  J. Food Sci. 68:810-815, 2003.  

Cagri A, Ustunol Z and Ryser E. "Inhibition of three pathogens on bologna and summer sausage slices using antimicrobial edible films." J. Food Sci. 67:2317-2324, 2002.

Kajiwara S, Hasand G and Ustunol Z. "Effect of honey on growth and acid production by intestinal Bifidobacterium spp: An in vitro comparison to commercial oligosaccharides and inulin." J. Food Prot. 65:214-218, 2002.

Amin S, Knutson BJ, Ustunol Z and Allen W. "Acceptability of whey protein based edible packaging to culinary arts students." J. Natl. Assoc. of College & Univ. Food Serv. 23(1):18-27, 2001.

Cagri A, Ustunol Z and Ryser E. "Antimicrobial, mechanical and moisture barrier properties of low pH whey protein-based edible films containing p-aminobenzoic or sorbic acids." J. Food Sci. 66: 865-871, 2001.

Chick H, Shin HS and Ustunol Z. "Growth and acid production by lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria grown in skim milk containing honey." J. Food Sci. 66:478-481, 2001.

Kim S-J and Ustunol Z. "Sensory attributes of whey protein isolate and candelilla wax edible films." J. Food Sci. 66:909-911, 2001.

Kim S-J and Ustunol Z. "Solubility and moisture sorption isotherms of whey protein based edible films as influenced by lipid and plasticizer type." J. Agr. Food Chem. 49:4388-4391, 2001.

Kim, S-J and Ustunol Z. "Thermal properties, heat sealability and seal attributes of whey protein isolate/lipid emulsion edible films." J. Food Sci. 66:985-990, 2001.

Pestka JJ, Ha CL, Warner RW, Lee JH and Ustunol Z. "Effects of ingestion of yogurts containing Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus on spleen and peyer’s patch lymphocyte populations in the mouse." J. Food Prot. 64:392-395, 2001.

Ustunol Z and Gandhi H. "Growth and viability of commercial Bifidobacterium spp in honey sweetened skim milk." J. Food Prot. 64:1775-1779, 2001.

Shin HS, Lee JH, Pestka JJ and Ustunol Z. "Growth, activity and viability of commercial Bifidobacterium spp in skim milk containing oligosaccharides and inulin. J. Food Sci. 65:884-887, 2000.

Shin HS, Lee JH, Pestka JJ and Ustunol Z. "Viability of bifidobacteria in commercial dairy products during refrigerated storage." J. Food Prot. 63:327-331, 2000.

Vega-Warner, Gandhi H, Smith DM and Ustunol Z. "Polyclonal-antibody based ELISA to detect bovine milk alkaline phosphatase." J. Agr. Food Chem. 48:2087-2091, 2000.

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