Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation Profile
We characterize polysaccharides, especially those obtained as side streams from various bioprocesses, in food and food contact materials. We are interested in the behavior of polysaccharides in dispersed systems: their gelation and formulation into aerogels, emulsifying properties, and capacity to inhibit lipid oxidation.
Fields of Science
- 416 Food Science
- Food Technology
- Food Chemistry
- Emulsions
- Aerogels
- Packaging
- 116 Chemical sciences
- Analytical Chemistry
- Polysaccharides
- Lipids
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Felix Abik
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Food Materials Science Research Group
Person: U1 Research and teaching staff, U2 Teaching and research staff
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Leevi Annala
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Food Materials Science Research Group
Person: U2 Teaching and research staff
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Niklas Erik Wilhelm Berglund
- Department of Food and Nutrition - Grant-funded researcher
- Doctoral Programme in Food Chain and Health
- Food Materials Science Research Group
Person: Visiting scholar, Doctoral Researcher
Equipment
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Automatic titrator for in vitro digestion, conductivity measurements, and titration (OMNIS, Metrohm)
Valoppi, F. (Manager)
Department of Food and NutritionFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Compact Fiber Optic Oxygen Meter (OXY-1 SMA, PreSens)
Valoppi, F. (Manager)
Department of Food and NutritionFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Temperature-controlled stage for microscope
Valoppi, F. (Manager)
Department of Food and NutritionFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Food-grade materials to address obesity
Sabet Ghadam Haghighi, S. (Project manager)
01/09/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research project
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LUONTEVA - Hiilineutraali Suomi - EAKR
Jyske, T. M. (Project manager), Haapala, L. T. (Participant), Koponen, M. J. (Participant), Varis, J. J. (Participant) & Xie, L. (Participant)
01/11/2023 → 30/06/2027
Project: EU funding
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MultiFUN: Multipurpose Fungal Biorefinery (MultiFUN)
Mikkonen, K. S. (Project manager), Kooloth Valappil, P. (Participant) & Varis, J. J. (Participant)
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2027
Project: Research Council of Finland: Academy Project
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Engineered colloidal delivery system
Sabet Ghadam Haghighi, S. (Project manager)
Project: Research project
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Engineered oleogels for body weight management (ENGEL)
Sabet Ghadam Haghighi, S. (Project manager)
Project: Research project
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Aggregation of Modified Glucuronoxylan in Water and DMSO
Palasingh, C., Janewithayapun, R., Cavalcanti, L. P., Abik, F., Mikkonen, K. S., Cousin, F., Ström, A. & Nypelö, T., May 2026, In: Biopolymers. 117, 3, e70091.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Cheese whey as a low-cost broth for exopolysaccharide production by Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5: process optimization and effects of spray- and freeze-drying
Mukherjee, B., Ho, T. M., Saris, P. E. J., Amiri, S., Banihashemi, S. A., Mohammadi, M. A., Aghdam, M. B. K., Zarei, M., Hietala, S. & Yousefvand, A., Jun 2026, In: Food Bioscience. 80, 12 p., 108937.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Effect of Particle Size on Pickering Emulsion Stability Under Different Homogenization Methods
Chen, L., Figueiredo, P. I., Mahran, A., Lovikka, V. A., Rosenholm, J. M., Lahtinen, M. H. & Mikkonen, K. S., 15 Jun 2026, In: Langmuir. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Hollow-core wood hemicellulose-based microcapsules entrap probiotics within protective walls
Ho, T. M., Vehkamäki, M., Thygesen, L. G., Suhonen, H., Saris, P. E. J. & Mikkonen, K. S., 15 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 712, 13 p., 140135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Microfluidization: Encapsulation of Bioactive Compounds for Functional Food Development
Dokouhaki, M., Singh, M., Truong, T. & Ho, T. M., 2026, Coresource 4. Springer Nature, p. 187-214 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Activities
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Lovikka, V. A. (Visiting researcher)
3 Mar 2025 → 7 Mar 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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Convener, Science for Sustainability 2025 – Session: Smart and Functional Biobased Materials in Healthcare
Zare-Lahti, M. (Chair)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Universita di Tor Vergata
Mikkonen, K. S. (Visiting researcher)
24 Nov 2025 → 28 Nov 2025Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Academic visit to other institution
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39th EFFoST International Conference 2025
Cardoso Conde Pinto, T. (Attendee)
17 Nov 2025 → 19 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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39th EFFoST International Conference 2025
Cardoso Conde Pinto, T. (Speaker)
18 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Best Young Scientist Oral Presentation Award
Cardoso Conde Pinto, T. (Recipient), Apr 2024
Prize: Prizes and awards
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EIT FOODIO-Food Solutions Award
Bhattarai, M. (Recipient), Silventoinen, P. C. (Recipient), Azizkhani, M. (Recipient), Toppinen, L. (Recipient), Abderhalden, S. (Recipient), Iriondo, M. (Recipient), Fernandez, B. (Recipient), Belokhvostov, V. (Recipient), Cohen, L. (Recipient) & Faivush, M. (Recipient), 12 Dec 2018
Prize: Prizes and awards
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PhD Student of the Year Award - 1st Prize
Cardoso Conde Pinto, T. (Recipient), Nov 2025
Prize: Prizes and awards
Press/Media
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Elintarvikeylioppilas, Hanna-Sofia Karhula
01/12/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Curious decision-makers and promising investors – Researchers draw energy from encounters at Slush
Arzami, N. A. A. B.
20/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Slush 2021 paves the way for a better future through innovative ideas
Arzami, N. A. A. B.
07/12/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media