WATCH: Jennifer Acuff – A Passion for Food Safety | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – July 12, 2024
Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor of food microbiology and safety in the department of food science, investigates strategies to improve fresh and processed food safety and protect food products from microbial contamination.
Focusing on low-moisture food products like powdered milk, Acuff and her team performed a study seeking a method that guarantees food safety while retaining the most vitamins, minerals and flavor depending on the food. The process is not limited to low-moisture foods and may extend to other foods and processes.
“I love sharing that knowledge.” – Jennifer Acuff
Meet the Researcher
Jennifer Acuff
Assistant Professor
jcacuff@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 three campuses.
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