WATCH: Scott Lafontaine – Leading Beverage Innovation | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – Sept. 27, 2024
Food safety and nutrition are essential, but taste often drives what we choose to eat. Assistant professor of food science and flavor chemist Scott Lafontaine evaluates and enhances flavors by investigating the chemical drivers of aroma, taste, and mouthfeel which define food and beverage quality.
Scott is focused on beverage innovation and development, using one of Arkansas’ leading agricultural products — rice — to enhance beer. “I want to be a force in Arkansas to make it a better state.”
Meet the Researcher
Scott Lafontaine
Assistant Professor
scottla@uark.edu
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
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