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Jean Weese, Ph.D. |
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Professor and Food Scientist Extension Specialist
218-H Duncan Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Tel (334) 844-3269
Fax (334) 844-2719
weesesj@auburn.edu
Ph.D., Food Science, The University of Tennessee
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Interests
Irradiation and other methods to reduce bacterial contamination of food products. Effects of processing on food nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin B6 and galactose.
Extension Interests
Food Industry Entropenureship- Assisting individuals to start food processing industries in the state of Alabama and in other surrounding states. Food Safety issues in the Food Processing Industry and in the Food Service Industry.
Publications
Gropper, S.S., Weese, J.O., West. P.A. and Gross, K.C. 2000. Free galactose content of fresh fruits and strained fruit and vegetable baby foods: More foods to consider for the galactose-restricted diet.
Wetzel, C., Weese, J. O. and Bell, L. 1998. Sensory Evaluation of no-sugar-added cakes containing encapsulated aspartame. Food Research International. 30: 395-399.
Roberts, W.T. and Weese, J.O. Shelf life of ground beef patties treated by gamma radiation. 1998. Journal of Food Protection. 61: 1387-1389.
Gross, K.C., Weese, S.J., Johnson, J. and Gropper, S.S. 1995. Soluble galactose content of selected juices and cereal baby foods. J. Food Composition and Analysis. 8:319-323.
Gropper, S.S., Chung, H.C., Bernstein, L. Trahms, C., Rarback, S. And Olds-Weese, S.J. 1995. Immune status of children with phenylketonuria. J. Am. College Nutri. 14: (3)264-270.
Olds, S.J., Vanderslice, J.T. and Brochetti, D. 1993. Vitamin B6 Method Development: Determination of Vitamers of B6 In Raw and Fried Chicken Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography. J. Food Sci. 58:505.
Gropper, S.S., Gross, K.C., and Olds, S.J. 1992. The Galactose content of selected fruit and vegetable baby foods: Implications for infants on galactose-restricted diets. J. Am. Diet. Assn. 46:(3)334.
Mikel, W.B. and Olds, S.J. 1991. Peaches and Nectarines: The crops and their importance. In "Encyclopedia of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition," ed. R. Macrae, R. Robinson and M. Sadler.
Olds, S.J., Bone, L.W., and Frandsen, J.C. 1990. Mineral content of nematode Turbatrix aceti and ruminant parasite Trichostrongylus colubriformis. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 97A(2):221.
Olds, S.J., Fellers, R., and Mikel, W.B. 1990. Nutritious Fast Food: Is This What the Customer Wants? S.E.C.H.I.R.E. Research and Review Journal. 2:1.
Selected Research Projects
Weese, J.O., Gropper, S.S., White, D. B., Crayton, E., and Lewis, B. 2001. Diet Quality an d It’s Relationship to Obesity in Rural Alabama African-American Children. USDA. $149,670.
Weese, J.O., Fellers,R. B., Wei, C., Huang, T.S. and Kim.J.H. 2001. Field Study of Food Service Vending Systems. Nestles USA, Inc. $59,990.
Wei, C. I., Weese, J.O., Kim, J. and Huang, T. 2001. Use of EO Water as the Thawing Water of Frozen Shrimp Blocks for Quality Improvement. Hoshizaki America, Inc. $25,001.
Wei, C.I., Weese, S.J. and Huang, T.S. 2001. Reduction of Penicillium growth in wood chips. Blue Ox Inc. $5,000. Funded
Bell, L. N., Weese, J.O. and , Wei, C.I. 2001. Development of a Bio-Degradable Fishing Lure. Salvaco LLC. $9,653.
Jackson, F., Hubbard, S. and Weese, S.J. Tailgating: Its Economic and Food Safety Implications. 2000. Competitive Research Grants Program: Vice President for Research Office. $4,000.
Wei, C. I., Weese, J.O., Kim, J. and Huang, T. 2000. Use of EO Water as a sanitatizing wash for chicken and beef strips. Hoshizaki America, Inc. $29,901.
Crayton, E., Phillips, J., Simonne, A., Weese, J.O., and Wei, C. 1999. ES-USDA. Ethnic/Cultural Food Safety/ Preservation Training Program at South Dakota Tribal Colleges. $100,000
Weese, S. J. and Johnson, J. H. 1999-2000. ES-USDA, Food Safety Education for 4-H Groups in Alabama. $30,000
Weese, J. December 1999. Folic Acid Analysis Method Development. Tropicana Cooperation. $15,000 Funded.
Weese, J. and Wei, C. 1999. Small Equipment Grant. Auburn University. $5,124
Jackson, F. and Weese, S.J. 1999 - 2000. Linking Community to Classroom: Building Marketing Plans with Rural Entrepreneurs. AU-Provost Office 1,500
Weese, J.O. and Wei, C. 1999-2000. (ACES) Food Testing for Food Industry In Alabama. $10,000
Weese, J.O. and Wei, C. 1999-2000. (ACES) Food Safety for Food Service Workers. $10,000
Weese, J. and Wei, C. 1999. Small Equipment Grant. Auburn University. $5,124
Weese, J.O. 1998-1999 (ES-USDA) Food Safety Education. ES-USDA $38,000
Baxter, S., Weese, J. and Aycock, G. 1998. Fight Back Campaign. Food and Drug Association $3,000
Conner, D., ,Sunderman, C., Weese, J. Wei, C., and Woods, F. 1998. USDA. Pathogen Reduction by Chemical and Irradiation. $354.000
Fellers, R. and Weese, J. 1998. Auburn University Office of Outreach. Grow Your Own Jobs. $21,500
Weese, J.O. 1997-1998 Nutrient and quality analysis of food products. Alabama Food Processors. $5,000
Weese, J.O. 1996. Irradiation of ground beef patties. The Alabama Cattleman's Association. $15,000.
Dissertations and Theses Directed
Wen-Li Cheng, Master of Science, Nutrition and Food Science, 1991
Thesis: Shelf Life Study of Sugarless Jelly-like Products. (Working in the Food Industry.)
Chun-Min Lo, Master of Science, Nutrition and Food Science, 1992
Thesis: Vitamin B6 Content in Ground Beef Patties as Determined by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. (Presently employed by Food Industry).
Chau-Ping Chen, Master of Science, Nutrition and Food Science, 1993
Thesis: Effects of Frying On Selected Nutrients in Fresh Pork Sausage. (Presently, student has a new baby and is a stay at home Mom).
Dergham Elias Touma, Master of Science, Nutrition and Food Science, 1995
Thesis: Cheese Whey in the Production of Red Wine. (CEO of Food Industry in Lebanon)
Steven R. McAnulty, Master of Science, 1997;
Formulation of a Non-Caloric Table Syrup using Acesulfame-K Artificial Sweetener and Carboxymethyl-cellulose/Xanthan Gum. (Assistant Professor at Application State University).
Dergham Elias Touma, Doctor of Philosophy, 1997
Functional Properties of Fat Replacers in a Cake System. (CEO of Touma’s Enterprises)
Janet Hill Johnson, Master of Science, 1997
Irradiation Effects on the Sensory Properties of Flame Broiled Ground Beef. (Employed Alabama Cooperative Extension System)
William Roberts, Doctor of Philosophy, 1998
Irradiation Effects on Ground Beef. (Employed as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech)
JoAnna Kent, Master of Science: 1999.
Working on Second Master of Science in Education
Thesis: Factors Affecting Irradiation Acceptance in Alabama Poultry and Beef Industries. (Teaching High School Science)
Gretchen Tolson, Master of Science, 1999
Presently employed in New York by Belcamp Inc. Thesis: Acceptance of Irradiated Strawberries by Alabama Consumers. (Employed in the Food Industry)
Course Information
NUFS 4410 Experimental Foods
NUFS 6770 Food Plant Sanitation
NUFS 6640 Food Product Development
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