Dr Anh Phan
Dr Anh Phan is a Food Scientist with experience in Food Biochemistry and Food analytic techniques using state-of-the art LC-MSMS. PhD Graduate from the University of Queensland in 2016 worked on the interactions between polyphenols and dietary fibres. Currently, Dr Anh Phan is an early research career appointed by the ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods at QAAFI’s Centre for Nutrition and Food Science (CNAFS). Her current research focuses on nutritional values and health related benefits of Australian native foods
Projects Dr Anh Phan is involved with:
Nutritional quality and functionality of selected Australian native herbs
Read moreNative herbs and spices will identify sensory and nutritional properties and will particularly focus on toxicological risks associated with bush tomato, salt bush, gulbarn and jilungin. The project target will be to identify sufficiently promising..
Publications contributed to by Dr Anh Phan:
Chemical composition of bunya nuts (Araucaria bidwillii) compared to Araucaria angustifolia and Araucaria araucana species
- Jaqueline Moura Nadolny
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Dr Heather Shewan
- Dr Anh Phan
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Jason Stokes
- Prof Odette Best
Visit website(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.
Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages
- Dr Anh Phan
- Maral Seidi Damyeh
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Jiale Zhang
Visit website(2022) Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages
Determination of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and Ellagic acid samples in Gubinge
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.6/11/2020
Nutritional analysis of Kakadu plum seedcoat
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for industry Partner.6/11/2020
Determination of Vitamin C in Kakadu plum puree
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 4/03/2021
Nutritional composition and minerals in Kakadu Plum fruit powder with and without seeds
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 26/04/2021
Nutritional composition and minerals in Terminalia Carpentaria fruit powder
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.2/06/2021
Vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, moisture content and water activity of Kaiyu Superfoods Kakadu plum samples
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021
Empowering the Yarrabah Cooperative Society through the Science of Food Quality
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021
Determination of Ascorbic acid in Kakadu plum samples
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 12/07/2021
Moisture content, water activity and vitamin C in Kakadu Plum fruit powder
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.12/07/2021
Physico-chemical parameters, total ellagic acid and vitamin C in Kakadu Plum fruits
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.28/07/2021
Nutritional and mineral composition, Allergen gluten test and Microbial analysis of ‘Collagen’, ‘Energy’ and ‘Hemp’ products with Kakadu plum
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner.25/03/2022
Vitamin C content, antioxidant activity, moisture content, and water activity of Kaiyu Superfoods samples
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020
Nutritional analysis of Bush Apple
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020
Nutritional and microbiological analysis of Native Mix
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 25/09/2020
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu Plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/03/2020
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 03/12/2019
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 11/09/2019
Determination of ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 10/09/2019
Determination of Ascorbic acid (Kakadu plum)
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Mridusmita Chaliha
Visit websiteTesting and reporting for Industry Partner. 28/07/2020
Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit
- Dr Anh Phan
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Jiale Zhang
Visit website(2021) Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit
The effect of maturity and season on health-related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
- Dr Anh Phan
- Maral Seidi Damyeh
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Selina Fyfe
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Miridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2021) The effect of maturity and season on health-related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)
Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
Visit website(2021) Hydrolysable tannins in Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit powder and comparison of their functional properties from different solvent extracts
The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Olivia Wright
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid-infrared spectroscopy
Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prameela Vanambathina, Rao C. Rachaputi, Robert J. Henry
Visit website(2021) Biochemical basis of resistance to pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Australian wild relatives of pigeonpea
Measurement of total soluble solids and moisture in puree and dry powder of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinanadiana) samples using hand-held near infrared spectroscopy
Visit website(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
Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient
- Dr Anh Phan
- Oladipupo Adiamo
- Dr Saleha Atker
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
Visit website(2021) Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient
Unlocking the secrets of kernels using near-infrared spectroscopy
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Dr Anh Phan
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) Unlocking the secrets of kernels using near-infrared spectroscopy
The use of a micro near infrared portable instrument to predict bioactive compounds in a wild harvested fruit—Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
Visit website(2021) The use of a micro near infrared portable instrument to predict bioactive compounds in a wild harvested fruit—Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Assessing the interaction between drying and addition of maltodextrin to Kakadu plum powder samples by two dimensional and near infrared spectroscopy
Visit website(2021) Assessing the interaction between drying and addition of maltodextrin to Kakadu plum powder samples by two dimensional and near infrared spectroscopy
Tecticornia sp. (Samphire)—A Promising Underutilized Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
- Sukirtha Srivarathan
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Olivia Wright
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Hung Trieu Hong, Elvis T. Chua
Visit website(2021) Tecticornia sp. (Samphire)—A Promising Underutilized Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte
Monitoring two different drying methods of Kakadu plum puree by combining infrared and chemometrics analysis
Visit website(2021) Monitoring two different drying methods of Kakadu plum puree by combining infrared and chemometrics analysis
The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae)
Visit website(2020) The use of vibrational spectroscopy to predict vitamin C in Kakadu plum powders (Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell, Combretaceae)
Antimicrobial activity, total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves at various stages of maturity
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Mridusmita Chaliha, Shan Cao, Julian Gorman
Visit website(2020) Antimicrobial activity, total phenolic and ascorbic acid content of Terminalia ferdinandiana leaves at various stages of maturity
An infrared analysis of Terminalia ferdinandiana exell [Combretaceae] fruit and leaves—towards the development of biospectroscopy tools to characterise uniquely Australian foods
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Miridusmita Chaliha
Visit website(2020) An infrared analysis of Terminalia ferdinandiana exell [Combretaceae] fruit and leaves—towards the development of biospectroscopy tools to characterise uniquely Australian foods
Effect of sample presentation on the near infrared spectra of wild harvest Kakadu plum fruits (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
- Eshetu Bobasa
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- A/Prof Heather Smyth
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Comalie Manolis
Visit website(2020) Effect of sample presentation on the near infrared spectra of wild harvest Kakadu plum fruits (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
Impact of curcumin-mediated photosensitization on fungal growth, physicochemical properties and nutritional composition in Australian grown strawberry
- Dr Gabi Netzel
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Dr Anh Phan
- A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Shamy Sarwar, Ram Mereddy, Hung Trieu Hong
Visit website(2020) Impact of curcumin-mediated photosensitization on fungal growth, physicochemical properties and nutritional composition in Australian grown strawberry
Comparison of Phenolic Compounds, Carotenoids, Amino Acid Composition, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Diabetic Activities in the Leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Cultivars
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Prof Dharini Sivakumar
- Mapula R. Moloto, Jerry L. Shai
Visit website(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.
Nutritional Value and Antimicrobial Activity of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian Indigenous Plant
- Dr Anh Phan
- Dr Michael Netzel
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Miridusmita Chaliha, Hung Triu Hong, UjangTinggi
Visit website(2020) Nutritional Value and Antimicrobial Activity of Pittosporum angustifolium (Gumby Gumby), an Australian Indigenous Plant. Foods, 9(7), 887.
Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
Visit websiteIndustry Report: Innovation Connections – Gumby Gumby Australia (2019)
Scoping study on Feijoa – bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
Visit websiteIndustry Report: Innovation Connections – Product Art Ltd. (2019)
Determination of Ascorbic Acid
- Dr Anh Phan
- Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa
- Mridusmita, Chaliha, and T.H.E. Kakadu plum Propriety Ltd.
Visit website(2019)