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Manjeet S. Chinnan
Researcher at University of Georgia
Publications - 96
Citations - 3193
Manjeet S. Chinnan is an academic researcher from University of Georgia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Starch & Steaming. The author has an hindex of 27, co-authored 95 publications receiving 2928 citations.
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Preparation and properties of rice starch–chitosan blend biodegradable film
TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of the ratio of starch and chitosan on the mechanical properties, water barrier properties, and miscibility of biodegradable blend films was investigated.
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Antimicrobial Films Based on Na-alginate and κ-carrageenan
TL;DR: In this article, Na-alginate- and κ-carrageenan-based antimicrobial films were prepared, to examine their antimicrobial effect and mechanical properties.
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Edible coatings for deep-fat frying of starchy products
TL;DR: In this article, the effectiveness in moisture retention and reduction of fat uptake of different edible coatings on a fat-free starchy product was determined, and a reduction of 14.9%, 21.9% and 31.1% in moisture loss from the product was observed for samples coated with CZ, HPMC and MC films, respectively.
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Effects of Pretreatment on Functional and Nutritional Properties of Cowpea Meal
TL;DR: In this paper, the efficiency of decorticating cowpeas was improved by hydrating to 25%, then drying to 10% moisture, which was associated with changes in gel electrophoresis patterns.
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Utilization of cowpeas for human food
R. Dixon Phillips,Kay H. McWatters,Manjeet S. Chinnan,Yen-Con Hung,Larry R. Beuchat,San Sefa-Dedeh,Esther Sakyi-Dawson,P. O. Ngoddy,Dickson O. Nnanyelugo,Joyce Enwere,N.Sharon Komey,Keshun Liu,Yvonne Mensa-Wilmot,Ifendu A. Nnanna,Chinwe Okeke,Witoon Prinyawiwatkul,Firibu K. Saalia +16 more
TL;DR: The research and outreach accomplishments of the cowpea utilization project sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development-funded Bean/Cowpea Collaborative Research Support Program are reviewed.