Dr Anh Phan

(2022) Chemical composition of bunya nuts (Araucaria bidwillii) compared to Araucaria angustifolia and Araucaria araucana species

Three of nineteen Araucaria tree species from around the world produce large edible seeds. While composition is established for edible pinhão and piñones nuts from Brazil and Chile, respectively, the first detailed characterisation for the composition of edible Araucaria bidwillii (bunya nut) from Australia is provided. Almost half of the kernel weight is moisture and the main component in the dried kernel is starch. Whilst low in protein and fat, it contains all essential amino acids and half the fatty acids are polyunsaturated (Omega-3 and 6). Bunya nuts are a source of dietary fibre, folate and minerals (Cu, Mn, Fe, Mg), while the nut husks and inner coating are high in phenolics, mainly catechin. The composition supports the Traditional Knowledge of Aboriginal Australians that the bunya nut is an energy dense and nutrient rich food. Similarities in the composition among the three different edible varieties were found, which should assist in developing sustainable value chain propositions via shared knowledge on processing and utilisation.

(2022) Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.6/11/2020

Testing and reporting for industry Partner.6/11/2020

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 4/03/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 26/04/2021

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Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 12/07/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.28/07/2021

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner.25/03/2022

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 28/02/2022

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/03/2020

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 03/12/2019

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 11/09/2019

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/09/2019

Testing and reporting for Industry Partner. 28/07/2020

Testing and reporting to industry partner. 30/10/2021

(2021) Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit

(2021) The effect of maturity and season on health-related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)

(2021) Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts

(2021) The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy

(2021) Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea

(2021) Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy

(2021) Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient

(2021) Unlocking the secrets of kernels using near-infrared spectroscopy

(2021) The use of a micro near infrared portable instrument to predict bioactive compounds in a wild harvested fruit—Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)

(2021) Assessing the interaction between drying and addition of maltodextrin to Kakadu plum powder samples by two dimensional and near infrared spectroscopy

(2021) Tecticornia sp. (Samphire)—A Promising Underutilized Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte

(2021) Monitoring two different drying methods of Kakadu plum puree by combining infrared and chemometrics analysis

(2020) The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae)

(2020) Antimicrobial activity, total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves at various stages of maturity

(2020) An infrared analysis of Terminalia ferdinandiana exell [Combretaceae] fruit and leaves—towards the development of biospectroscopy tools to characterise uniquely Australian foods

(2020) Effect of sample presentation on the near infrared spectra of wild harvest Kakadu plum fruits (Terminalia ferdinandiana)

(2020) Impact of curcumin-mediated photosensitization on fungal growth, physicochemical properties and nutritional composition in Australian grown strawberry

(2020) Comparison of Phenolic Compounds, Carotenoids, Amino Acid Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Cultivars. Foods, 9(9), 1285.

(2020) Nutritional Value and Antimicrobial Activity of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian Indigenous Plant. Foods, 9(7), 887.

Industry Report: Innovation Connections – Gumby Gumby Australia (2019)

Industry Report: Innovation Connections – Product Art Ltd. (2019)

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