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Long-life lactose-free milk is exposed to challenges in relation to shelf-life, stability and quality, including taste and appearance, when stored unrefrigerated for a longer period, which is the case in many parts of the world. Researchers from Aarhus University are currently studying how so-called lactase enzymes – enzymes added to lactose-free UHT milk, in order for people suffering from lactose intolerance to be able to drink it – affect the milk, and if these can be improved.

2019.08.20 | DCA

New and cleaner enzymes to improve the quality of long-life lactose-free milk

Long-life milk (ultra-high-temperature (UHT) processed milk) is a growing global market. However, especially long-life lactose-free milk is exposed to challenges in relation to shelf-life, stability and quality, including taste and appearance, when stored unrefrigerated for a longer period, which is the case in many parts of the world.…

Professor Hildegarde Heymann from University of California Davis is now an Honorary Professor in ‘Advanced Sensory Methodologies for Innovation in Food Quality’ at the Department of Food Science at Aarhus University.

2019.08.16 | DCA

New affiliated professor brings advanced sensory science methods to innovation in food quality

Professor Hildegarde Heymann from University of California Davis is now an Honorary Professor in ‘Advanced Sensory Methodologies for Innovation in Food Quality’ at the Department of Food Science at Aarhus University.

Researcher Maria Knadel is part of a team who has developed a new and quick method to predict the transport of chemicals through the soil. Read more on page 14 in the annual report from DCA. Photo: Søren Kjeldgaard, AU Photo

2019.07.08 | DCA

Annual Report: Gain insight into the food and agricultural research at Aarhus University

DCA - Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture has published its annual report for 2018.

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Research

DCA cooperates with research environments at the entire university. However, the following five departments have food and agriculture as a major focus area:

Policy support

Through an agreement with Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, the Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture (DCA) performs research-based consultancy for the ministry and relevant government agencies within agriculture, food and environment. DCA’s goal is to advises the ministry on how to produce healthy food of optimal quality, and meet the demand for bio-based energy and materials and an increasing focus on stewardship in relation to the environment, nature and climate.


Contact

Special Consultant Klaus Horsted
Phone: +4587157975
Email: klaus.horsted@dca.au.dk

Special Consultant Ulla Sonne Bertelsen
Phone: +4587157685
Email: usb@dca.au.dk

Special Consultant Lene Hegelund
Phone: +4587157441 / +4593508931   
Email: lene.hegelund@dca.au.dk

Visit AU Foulum

AU Foulum is part of Aarhus University and is home to most of the university’s research in food and agriculture. Research areas include plants, animals, food, organic farming, bioenergy, environment, climate, soil, genetics and technology.  

Read more about AU Foulum and how to visit the centre



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