Dr. Wannee Jirapakkul 

Dr. Wannee Jirapakkul’s research: Our research focuses on the aroma profiles of foods such as Thai herbs and spices, aromatic coconut, and jasmine rice. We investigate how processing techniques, thermal treatments, drying process, and other processing steps influence changes in volatile aroma compounds and overall flavor development. Additionally, we aim to develop natural flavor solutions that address the growing demand for sustainable alternatives in food and pet food. A key area of our work is creating meaty flavors by leveraging Maillard reaction-derived compounds to enhance the palatability of plant-based food products.