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Personal profile
Biography
Yin Yin works in the School of Science at Monash University Malaysia as a senior lecturer.
She is interested in alternative methods of preserving and processing food. Her research focus on the identification and development of alternative methods to provide consumer with healthier food choices as well as to fight food waste by innovative food packaging.
A central aim of her work is utilising oleogelation as an alternative processing method to structure lipid oil without generation of trans-fatty acids. The structured reduced fat spread (oleogel) resembled the texture of commercial spread products. This research utilises a variety of methodological approaches such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, rheology analysis, texture analysis and Disc scanning calorimetry (DSC). Her research team is currently exploring the use of oleogel as bioactive compounds delivery vehicle in food matrix.
Another primary area of her work is to develop edible or biodegradable food packaging film using food waste. Along these lines, her research team is investigating the use of food waste as barrier film to extend shelf life by reducing or eliminating oxygen and water vapour permeation. She has published numerous papers in the areas of natural products, influence of processing on antioxidant activity as well as microencapsulation and control release and presented in numerous national and international conferences.
Research interests
Value-added food products, organogels, biodegradable film and antioxidants and their application to food science and technology.
Monash teaching commitment
- FST1911 Introduction to nutrition
- FST3862 Food safety and quality management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Food Science, PhD, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 20 Jun 2013
Research area keywords
- Value-added food products
- organogels
- Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds
- Antioxidant interactions
- Biodegradable film
Network
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Biosynthesis of Beneficial Metal Nanoparticles from Kaffir Lime Leaves and Its Bioactivities
Amirthalingam, R., Ting, A. & Yin Yin, T.
1/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Characterisation and physical stability of palm oil and palm kernel oil-based organogels
2/11/15 → 1/05/18
Project: Research
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Biocomposites in active and intelligent food packaging applications
Teoh, R. W., Thoo, Y. Y. & Ting, A. S. Y., 2023, Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications. Inamuddin & Altalhi, T. (eds.). 2nd ed. John Wiley & Sons, p. 317-359 43 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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Blends of palm kernel oil, soybean oil and palm stearin as an alternative to milk fat for frozen dessert application
Hasan, T., Thoo, Y. Y., Chew, C. L., Kong, P. S. & Siow, L. F., Aug 2022, In: Journal of Food Science and Technology. 59, 8, p. 3010-3019 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus) -
Impact of ozone treatment on the physico-chemical properties, bioactive compounds, pectin methylesterase activity and microbiological properties of watermelon juice
Lee, B. J., Ting, A. S. Y. & Thoo, Y. Y., Mar 2022, In: Journal of Food Science and Technology. 59, 3, p. 979-989 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Moisture absorption behavior and thermal properties of sucrose replacer mixture containing inulin or polydextrose
Wong, K. Y., Thoo, Y. Y., Tan, C. P. & Siow, L. F., Jun 2022, In: Applied Food Research. 2, 1, 9 p., 100089.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Palm Olein Organogelation Using Mixtures of Soy Lecithin and Glyceryl Monostearate
Ghan, S. Y., Siow, L. F., Tan, C. P., Cheong, K. W. & Thoo, Y. Y., Jan 2022, In: Gels. 8, 1, 15 p., 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)