Food Science & Technology: Personnel
Casimir C. Akoh
Distinguished Research Professor
B.S., University of Nigeria
M.S., Washington State University
Ph.D., Washington State University
Department of Food Science & Technology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7610
Phone: (706) 542-1067
Email: cakoh@uga.edu
Description of Research Interests
Food chemistry and biochemistry. Lipid biotechnology/chemistry/biochemistry. Chemical and enzymatic synthesis of fat substitutes and structured lipids, their properties, application and metabolism. Food emulsifiers; enzymatic modification of lipids and phospholipids; synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds; food additives; oxidative stability of lipids. Recovery of frying oil; nutraceuticals, and phytochemicals.
Courses Taught
FDST 4130/6130: Food Biotechnology
FDST 8010: Food Lipids
FDST 8100: Food Carbohydrates
Selected Recent Publications
Osborn HT, Akoh CC, 2004, Effect of emulsifier type, droplet size, and oil concentration on lipid oxidation in structured lipid-based oil-in-water emulsions. Food Chemistry , 84(3): 451-456.
Shah A, Akoh CC, Toledo RT, Corredig M, 2004, Isolation of a phospholipid fraction from inedible egg. Journal of Supercritical Fluids , 30(3): 303-313.
Yamaguchi I, Akoh CC, Lai OM, 2004, Modification of fish oil by lipozyme TL IM to produce structured lipid. Journal of Food Lipids , 11(1): 65-73.
Fajardo AR , Akoh CC, Lai OM, 2003, Lipase-catalyzed incorporation of n-3 PUFA into palm oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 80(12): 1197-1250.
Osborn-Barnes HT, Akoh CC, 2003, Copper-catalyzed oxidation of a structured lipid-based emulsion containing a-tocopherol and citric acid: influence of pH and NaCl. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 51(23): 6851-6855.
Osborn-Barnes HT, Akoh CC, 2003, Effects of α-tocopherol, β-carotene, and soy isoflavones on lipid oxidation of structured lipid-based emulsions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 51(23): 6856-6860.
Osborn HT, Akoh CC, 2003, Effects of natural antioxidants on iron-catalyzed lipid oxidation of structured lipid-based emulsions. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 80(9): 847-852.
Osborn HT, Shewfelt RL, Akoh CC, 2003, Sensory evaluation of a nutritional beverage containing canola oil/caprylic acid structured lipid. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 80(4): 357-360.
Pastrana-Bonilla E, Akoh CC, Sellappan S, Krewer G, 2003, Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of muscadine grapes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 51(18): 5497-5503.
Fomuso LB, Akoh CC, 2002, Lipase-catalyzed acidolysis of olive oil and caprylic acid in a bench-scale packed bed bioreactor. Food Research International , 35(1): 15-21.
Fomuso LB, Corredig M, Akoh CC, 2002, Effect of emulsifier on oxidation properties of fish oil-based structured lipid emulsions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 50(10): 2957-2961.
Fomuso LB, Corredig M, Akoh CC, 2002, Metal-catalyzed oxidation of a structured lipid model emulsion. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 50(24): 7114-7119.
Osborn HT, Akoh CC, 2002, Enzymatically modified beef tallow as a substitute for cocoa butter. Journal of Food Science , 67(7): 2480-2485.
Sellappan S, Akoh CC, 2002, Lipase-catalyzed synthesis of structured lipids in polar solvents. Journal of Food Lipids , 9(3): 239-246.
Sellappan S, Akoh CC, 2002, Flavonoids and antioxidant capacity of Georgia-grown Vidalia onions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 50(19): 5338-5342.
Sellappan S, Akoh CC, Krewer G, 2002, Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity of Georgia-grown blueberries and blackberries. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 50(8): 2432-2438.
Akoh CC, Moussata CO, 2001, Characterization and oxidative stability of enzymatically produced fish and canola oil-based structured lipids. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 78(1): 25-30.
Akoh CC, Reynolds AE, 2001, Recovery of used frying oils. Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Patents , 1243(2), Patent #: US 6187355.
Fomuso LB, Akoh CC, 2001, Enzymatic modification of high-laurate canola to produce margarine fat. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 49(9): 4482-4487.
Fomuso LB, Corredig M, Akoh CC, 2001, A comparative study of mayonnaise and Italian dressing prepared with lipase-catalyzed transesterified olive oil and caprylic acid. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 78(7): 771-774.
Jennings BH, Akoh CC, 2001, Lipase catalyzed modification of fish oil to incorporate capric acid. Food Chemistry , 72(3): 273-278.
Lin S, Akoh CC, Reynolds AE, 2001, Recovery of used frying oils with absorbent combinations: refrying and frequent oil replenishment. Food Research International , 34(2/3): 159-166.
Sellappan S, Akoh CC, 2001, Synthesis of structured lipids by transesterification of trilinolein catalyzed by lipozyme IM60. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 49(4): 2071-2076.
Yankah VV, Akoh CC, 2001, Zero energy fat-like substances: Olestra. Structured and Modified Lipids ; Gunstone FD, Ed.; Marcel Dekker: New York ; pp. 511-536.
Jennings BH, Akoh CC, 2000, Lipase-catalyzed modification of rice bran oil to incorporate capric acid. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 48(9): 4439-4443.
Jennings BH, Akoh CC, Eun JB, 2000, Lipase-catalyzed modification of sesame oil to incorporate capric acid. Journal of Food Lipids , 7(1): 21-30.
Lee KT, Akoh CC, Flatt WP, Lee JH, 2000, Nutritional effects of enzymatically modified soybean oil with caprylic acid versus physical mixture analogue in obese Zucker rats. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 48(11): 5696-5701.
Sellappan S, Akoh CC, 2000, Enzymatic acidolysis of tristearin with lauric and oleic acids to produce coating lipids. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 77(11): 1127-1133.
Xu XB, Fomuso LB, Akoh CC, 2000, Modification of menhaden oil by enzymatic acidolysis to produce structured lipids: optimization by response surface design in a packed bed reactor. Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society , 77(2): 171-176.
Xu X, Fomuso LB, Akoh CC, 2000, Synthesis of structured triacylglycerols by lipase-catalyzed acidolysis in a packed bed bioreactor. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , 48(1): 3-10.
Yankah VV, Akoh CC, 2000, Lipase-catalyzed acidolysis of tristearin with oleic or caprylic acids to produce structured lipids. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society , 77(5): 495-500.
Yankah VV, Akoh CC, 2000, Batch enzymatic synthesis, characterization and oxidative stability of DHA-containing structured lipids. Journal of Food Lipids , 7(4): 247-261.