This section of the directory extends the listing of AACC International members by Company as a service to members who are self-employed as consultants and to those who might wish to contact them. Listings include address and telephone, areas of expertise and specialization on a keyword basis, and a short description of services available. The information is reproduced here as provided by the individuals themselves. AACC International accepts no responsibility other than for accurate reproduction within preset constraints.

Ayo Adewusi
4801 W First St #32
Santa Ana CA 92703
Work Phone: (714) 338-1145 x 123
Fax: (714) 265-5965
E-Mail: aadewusi@aol.com

Specialization: Parbaked and fully baked pizza crusts, flatbread, pocket bread, frozen dough, rice processing, quality systems, process engineering, statistics applications, specifications development (product/formula/process), work instructions, training. Management and frontline employee training.

Description of Services: Provide technical expertise in product and process development. Assist in selection of appropriate technologies, hands-on installation and startup. Troubleshooting and corrective actions. Will work directly with clients, copackers, etc., in quality systems development, identification of training needs, development of training materials, capability studies, data analysis and interpretation. 

Beverly A. Baker
Baker's Bakery Consulting
12900 Saint Davids Rd
Minnetonka MN 55305-4117
Work Phone: (952) 935-7526                        
E-Mail: dabaker@attglobal.net

Specialization: writing, consumer, literature, recipe, bread, cake, popcorn, microwave.

Description of Services: Baker's Bakery Consulting has been providing consumer-oriented literature and written materials for over ten years. Principal Beverly A. Baker has over 25 years experience in the food product industry, has coordinated several top-selling cookbooks. Ms. Baker specializes in baked goods including breads, cakes, and grain-related products. Consulting services include recipe development and testing for new and existing food products, consumer product literature, and consumer packaging copy. The firm can coordinate all aspects of literature development including writing, editing, photography, and printing.

Michael T. Bakhoum
Bakery R&D Consulting Inc
1396 Huntington Dr
Mundelein, IL 60060-3212
Phone: (847) 909-2668
Fax: (847) 680-8872
E-mail:  Available upon request

Specialization: Bakery product development including: Fresh, frozen and / or 
microwaveable products; bakery dry mixes; frozen doughs. Also, sugar free, 
fat free, low carbohydrates and no trans fatty acid products.

Description of Services: Provide technical expertise in the areas of 
formulation and process optimization for both new and existing products. 
This includes contract research, problem solving and product development. 
The bench-work can be done on the client's premises or in our test kitchen.

Giuseppe Bastetti
Via Piranesi - 26
Milano >IT-20137
ITALY
Work Phone: 39 0270108237
Fax: 39 0273896468
E-Mail: gbaste@tin.it

Specialization: R/D Manager in Plasmon-Heinz,CPC/Best Foods/Gerber Baby Foods and Barilla for about 40 years.

Description of Services: I followed projects in all food areas, including Nutrition and Quality Control problems.  At the moment, I'm following projects and problems in the area of Baby Foods, Cereals, Bread/Pizza, Pasta (all types), Ready Meals and Gastronomic products. In all this area I consider the projects by technological, formulation, nutrition and quality control point of view.

Lynn S. Bates
Alteca Ltd
731 McCall Rd
Manhattan KS 66502-5037
Work Phone: (785) 537-9773                        
Fax: (785) 537-1800
E-Mail: alteca@kansas.net
Website: www.alteca.com

Specialization: forensic food microscopy, foreign material identification, non-destructive testing, fraud detection, court testimony, feed microscopy, microscopy short courses, food allergen detection, rapid enzymatic test kits.

Description of Services: ALTECA Ltd. specializes in forensic food microscopy, feed microscopy, and solving problems in the food and feed industries. We have developed microscopic techniques and micro- chemical spot tests to aid in the identification of foreign material found in food products, and to identify
adulterants and contaminants in feeds. We also offer short courses in food and feed microscopy. Our Molecular Identification Lab supplements our services to the food industry by offering species identification and food allergen detection. Our LSB Products division manufactures rapid enzymatic test kits for use in the agriculture industry.

Charles I  Beck
Stratecon
5215 Mountain View Rd
Winston Salem NC 27104-5117
Work Phone: (336) 768-6808                        
Fax: (336) 765-5149
E-Mail: cbeckstc@bellsouth.net
Website: www.stratecon-intl.com

Specialization: Technical Market Research, New Ingredient Introductions, Management Consulting, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Acquisitions, Food Biotechnology, Microwave Foods, Fat Replacers/Low Calorie, Technical Support to Law Firms, Nutraceuticals

Description of Services: Technically oriented advice to management; usually by providing a stronger factual basis for complex decision making. Our business is focused on the food industry and often on the food ingredient sector. Our experienced professional associates have diverse skills and are located throughout the United States and in foreign locations. Our most common product is a multi-dimensional proprietary report. We are an affiliate of Stratecon International Consultants.

Anthony "Tony" Bello
Ebiita-Heritage Global Foods Inc
1432 Wainwright Way, Suite 150
Carrollton, TX  75007
Work Phone: (972) 323-4951
Fax: (972) 323-5078
E-mail: tbello@ebiitafoods.com
Website: www.newport.com.au/tony_bello.pdf

Specialization: Salty Snacks, Sweet Snacks, RTE Cereals, Dehydrated Potatoes, Specialty Ingredients, Dough Formulation, Sheeting and Extrusion Processing, Baking and Frying Dehydration, and RVA Application in Product and Processing Optimization.

Description of Services: 1) R & D and pilot scale laboratories and co-packing manufacturing. 2) Consulting hands-on product and processing development, optimization and commercialization support, i.e., concept prototypes design, formulations and processing platforms experimental design, specialty raw materials innovation, raw material, product and processing specifications, RVA starch technology applications. 3) Starch Technology 101 hands-on training and seminars. 4) Product and ingredient innovation examples include: Potato Crisps, Frozen Potato Tots and French Fries, Tortilla Chips, Pretzels, European Biscuits, Pudding Snacks, Flour Tortillas, Corn Tortillas, Gun-Puffed Oat and Corn Cereals, Potato Flakes and Potato Granules.

Robert K. Bequette
RKB Consulting
1012 Chestnut Rd
Derby, KS 67037-2410
Work Phone: (316) 788-8950
E-Mail: rkbequet@aol.com

Specialization: Wheat Quality Evaluation Programs, Laboratory Milling, Baking, Dough, Analytical Testing

Description of Services: Provide training or technical assistance in planning and conducting wheat and flour testing for wheat breeding and other applications; maintenance and repair of Buhler and Brabender laboratory mills, physical dough and laboratory baking equipment.

Daniel C. Best
Best Vantage Inc
3175 Commercial Ave
Suite 211
Northbrook IL 60062-1915
Work Phone: (847) 714-9527                        
Fax: (847) 714-9528
E-Mail: dbest@bestvantageinc.com
Website: www.bestvantageinc.com

Specialization: Ingredient suppliers; ingredient and technology marketing & market research, Intellectual Property & technology licensing strategies, product & technology development, technology and market valuation, project management training, strategic planning, international.

Description of Services: BEST VANTAGE Inc. was created to provide business-development and technology commercialization services to growth-oriented companies in the food, agricultural and nutritional products industries. BEST VANTAGE Inc. combines financial, marketing and food technology expertise to help its clients finding technology based solutions to food industry challenges and opportunities. Services include: industrial market research; technology- and intellectual property management and licensing; market valuation and prioritization of new food technologies; competitive analysis; new market- and technology evaluation; cost & pricing analysis; project management and decision-analysis trainings; BEST VANTAGE Inc. is the Chicago-based representative of an international food technology consulting network.

Jim  Breslin
Process Partners Inc
7 Fieldstone Dr
Kingston NH 03848-3145
Work Phone: (603) 642-8285                        
Fax: (603) 642-8285
E-Mail: jbreslin@process-partners.com
Website: www.process-partners.com

Specialization: Toasting, Drying, Baking, Roasting, Puffing, Cereal Production, Technical Jetzone Training, Coating Technology, Product Development

Description of Services: Elevating the capacity and uniformity of existing production ovens and dryers. Linking the physical and chemical product changes with the equipment design and operation. Upgrading ovens and dryers to improve product quality, controllability, safety, and sanitation.

Rick T. Broz
Culinary Wizard, Inc.
25777 Hillview Court
Mundelein, IL  60060-9437
Work Phone: (847) 719-2405
Fax: (847) 719-2404
E-mail: culinarywizard@hotmail.com

Specialization: Food product development, reverse engineering, production troubleshooting, complete product commercialization, cost reduction, nutritional profiling, line extension, process systems design, process improvement, regulatory affairs, co-manufacturer sourcing

Description of Services: We offer a complete range of independent food research capabilities. Complete product commercialization, co-manufacturer relations and sourcing, product duplication/reverse engineering, regulatory compliance (USA & Canada), seamless cost reduction, nutritional profiling, line extension, process systems design, operation management, plant design and construction, manufacturing process improvement, audits (GMP, sanitation, food safety), quality assurance/troublshooting, product and package sourcing, rapid product development, concept generation/new product identification. We have a food lab, pilot plant, and a staff with over 50 years experience of successful food product development. Product areas shelf stable foods, bakery, low acid foods, high acid foods, low water activity foods.

Peter  Budka
27 Main Street
Weston Turville
Aylesbury Bucks  HP22 SRR
UNITED KINGDOM
Work Phone: 44 1296613006                             
Fax: 44 1296613006

Specialization: Consultant Bakery Technologist. Product and Process Development specialist. Technical problem-solver. Full range craft bread to frozen desserts.

Curt  Busk
PDS Inc
351 River Meadows Rd
Wimberley TX 78676-5116
Work Phone: (512) 847-6759                        
Fax: (512) 847-0159
E-Mail: cbusk@technologist.com

Specialization: R&D System Design, Product Development, Process Development, Strategic Planning, Canned, Baked, Dry Mix, Cookies, Crackers, Commercialization

Description of Services: PDS, Inc., provides broad based product development systems expertise dedicated to the acceleration of your company's growth. We assist your management team to develop new market strategies and in the development and commercialization of new and improved products and processes.

Dhyaneshwar B. Chawan
Srim Enterprises LLC
7576 Fitzpatrick Dr
Liverpool NY 13088-3634
Work Phone: (315) 457-9425                        
Fax: (315) 453-9331
E-Mail: dbchawan@srim.com
Website: www.srim.com

Specialization: Pasta research & production, filled pasta, new products development, product/process trouble shooting, value added products, buckwheat products, QC-methods development and personnel training, nutrition labeling.

Description of Services: Develop custom designed quality control methods and procedures for specific products and processes. Experienced in training QC personnel in USA, Canada, Italy and Portugal. Work with R&D personnel to develop new and value added products, solve product/process problems.

J. Peter  Clark
644 Linden Ave
Oak Park IL 60302-1661
Work Phone: (708) 848-2205                        
Fax: (708) 848-1232
E-Mail: jpc3@worldnet.att.net
Website: http://home.att.net/~jpc3

Specialization: Process Development, Laboratory and Pilot Plant, Equipment, Economics, Project Management.

Description of Services: Process development, economic evaluation, technology evaluation, co-packer identification and evaluation, equipment design and selection, project management, sanitary design, operations improvement, due diligence, research and engineering management, simulation and optimization, dry mixing, extrusion, thermal processing, pet foods, snacks, cereals, meat processing, fruits and vegetables, confections, dairy, baking, dehydration, waste reduction, biochemical engineering.

John (Joe) W. Colyn
Originz LLC
33 Lynwood Dr
Battle Creek MI 49015-7911
Work Phone: (269) 441-7280                        
Fax: (419) 844-1263
E-Mail: joe.colyn@juno.com
Website: www.originz.net

Specialization:  Creating Integrated Food Systems for a Healthier World, Creation of Identity Preservation Systems, Market Research, Technology Assessment and Recommendations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Grain and Oilseeds Technical expertise and process solutions.

Description of Services: We apply a wealth of food technology and supply chain expertise in support of clients desiring to do something better with their brands or products through a seed-to-shelf management system and marketing story. We link from seed industry through food processing and retailing to deliver better foods and a better food story.

Guy A. Crosby, Ph.D.
Consultant, food and nutrition chemistry
18 Sunset Road
Weston, MA 02493
Phone/FAX: 781-647-7108
Email: guycrosby@comcast.net

Specialization: Chemistry, nutrition, formulation, product and process development of the following food ingredients: dietary fiber, resistant starch, cellulose-based ingredients, hydrocolloids, konjac flour, synthetic sweeteners.

Description of services: Provide consultation and technical information on the chemistry, nutrition, formulation, product and process development of food ingredients; write technical reports and publications; prepare and give technical presentations; advise on patent strategy. 

Qualifications: Over thirty years of experience as an executive and scientist in the food ingredients, agricultural chemicals and pharmaceutical excipients businesses. Ph.D., organic chemistry, Brown University. Currently Visiting Lecturer, the Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, and the Department of Chemistry and Food Science, Framingham State College; professional member of the American Chemical Society, American Association of Cereal Chemists, Institute of Food Technologists, and the American Society for Nutritional Sciences.

Luc De Bry, Ph.D
G.C.T.A. Bvba/Ltd.
Golden Crescents Technologies & Associates
Waverstraat 52
B-2860 Sint-Katelijne 
BELGIUM
Work Phone/Fax: +32 (0) 15 31 58 86
E-mail: luc.de.bry@skynet.be
Website: Under construction

Specialization: To contribute to increase gross margins of Cereal
Industries, for instance by turning the cheapest possible wheat into higher
quality flours and bakery products.

Description of Services: Enterprise founded in 2,000, with the view to
develop, produce and market Hi-Tech logistics products and analytical
services, including consulting support, for simplifying complex purchasing,
manufacturing and marketing operations of Cereal Industries, hence
contributing to increase gross margins, product quality and sales of
Customers. The range of services concerns applying pragmatic solutions and
improving know-how for turning any wheat grain or flour, preferably the
cheapest ones, into high quality flours and bakery products, and same
purposes for other cereals. That is the scientific art of benefiting from
natural variability for grading, mapping and optimizing cereal consistencies
for profits. 
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Anthony J. Del Vecchio
Consulting Services
1737 Victoria Circle
Allentown, PA 18103
Work Phone: (610) 797-4243
Fax: (610) 797-0658
E-mail: adelvecchio@enter.net

Specialties: Fats and oils in formulated foods; business development support, including technical sales and marketing organization, market assessment and potential for new ingredients and technology, and development of technical marketing and sales packages for the food industry.

Patricia Farrar
The Food Tech Group
P.O. Box 35762
6021 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas, Texas  75235
Work Phone: (214) 350-3320 x 130
Fax: (214) 654-9281
E-mail: pfarrar@joimail.com

Specialization: Specialty Analytical, Nutritional Labeling (Calculation or Analysis),  Match Formulations,  Technical Troubleshooting, Consumer Affairs (Identification and Documentation),  Contract Research.  Target Discipline: Bakery and Dough Products

Description of Services: Routine and specialty analytical testing  of products and ingredients to provide solutions to problems, match formulations, certificates of analysis, and nutrition. Assistance with choice of tests.  Narrative reports. Nutrition labeling support for your new products with claims assurance. Confidential handling of complaints, with a foreign material emphasis.  Specialty product development.  Experienced professional associates,  with a network of  technical expertise.

Christine Fastnaught
Barley Foods Consulting
717 14th St S
Fargo ND 58103
Work Phone & Fax: (701) 293-5146
E-Mail: cefastnaught@msn.com

Specialization: Barley, barley composition, barley foods, barley genetics and breeding, dietary fiber and starch.

Description of Services: Technical assistance in identification of barley varieties and traits for food product development.

Antoniazzi Franco
Food Technology Innovations Srl
Via Meucci, 1
20096 Pioltello (MI) - Italy
Phone: +39 02 92 69 668
Fax: +39 02 92 16 35 91
E-mail: franco.antoniazzi@fastwebnet.it
Website: http://www.foodtechnologyinnovations.it

Specialization: yeast leavened products, sour dough, italian baked goods,chocolate, savoury foods, encrusted products

Descriptions of services: product development, start up industrial plant, technological strategy, improvement of existing products, study of italian and european bakery products.

Sharon K. Gerdes
S K Gerdes Consulting
920 Sonny Ln
Richlandtown PA 18955-1118
Work Phone: (610) 346-1940                        
Fax: (610) 346-1941
E-Mail: skg@worldnet.att.net

Specialization: Bakery Mixes, Icings, Fillings, Dairy, Nutritional Labeling, Regulatory, Writing, Flavors.

Description of Services: S K Gerdes consulting provides formulation assistance with bakery mixes, icings and fillings with emphasis on nutrition specialty items. Examples would include low fat, sugar free, calcium fortified, or reduced lactose products. Technical writing on bakery issues is also provided.

B. Joseph J. Giacobello
Macromolecular Matters
187 Slusher Store Rd NE
Floyd VA 24091-3522
Work Phone: (540) 745-6825                        
Fax: (540) 745-6725
E-Mail: k2xx@swva.net

Specialization: Starch Processing Chemically Modified Milling, Drying Drum Spray, Dextrin Food

Description of Services: Macromolecular Matters draws on more than 200 years' experience in modified starch R&D, processing, manufacturing and quality control to provide a complete service. We provide assistance with product and process development and trouble- shooting of existing processes. Our services range from training to advisory to hands-on. Our expertise embraces a wide range of chemical and physical modifications, drum and spray drying, wet milling, dextrinization, etc. at both fundamental and practical levels. We are thoroughly familiar with selection and operation of processing equipment typically used in the industry and their application to a variety of starch types: corn, waxy-corn, high amylose corn, tapioca, potato, etc.

Richard R. Hahn
1200 Sharingbrook Dr
Manhattan KS 66503-7525
Work Phone: (785) 537-2481                        
Fax: (785) 532-7010
E-Mail: rrh@wheat.ksu.edu

Specialization: Grain Processing & Utilization, Wet & Dry Milling, Starch Technology, Value Added Food & Industrial Products, Corn, Sorghum, Wheat, Research & Technology Management, Problem Solving, University Administration

Description of Services: Technical & market assistance for commercializing grain related technologies & products. Services to business managers for effective use of technical resources. Problem solving in grain processing & utilization.

Thomas B. Harding
AgriSystems Intl
125 W 7th St
Wind Gap PA 18091-1272
Work Phone: (610) 863-6700                        
Fax: (610) 863-4622
E-Mail: agrisys1@aol.com
Website: www.agrisystemsinternational.com

Specialization: The Organic Consultants, assist producers and processors in preparing for organic inspection and certification. Organic product labeling and trade and regulatory import/export requirements and sourcing.

Description of Services: Thirty years assisting producers, (farmers, dairies, wild harvesters and fisheries), food processors and manufacturers, distributors and retailers worldwide to build qualitative certified organic systems. Our professional consulting services are extensive, serving small and large producers and processors to prepare for third-party inspection and organic certification by a USDA Accredited Certifier with speed and accuracy. Further we can source qualified raw materials, ingredientsand processing aids, conduct IP/GE Prevent due-diligence, audit trail and traceability systems, advise on organic product labeling and import/export requirements for Africa, Asia, Austrasia, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Arthur N. Hibbs
604 N Point Dr
Holmes Beach FL 34217-1232
E-Mail: hibbsan@aol.com

Specialization: Wheat, corn, oat flour milling technology.

Description of Services: Evaluate milling operations, Improve efficiency, increase capacity, and modify existing systems to produce new products.

R. Carl Hoseney
R&R Research Services, Inc.
8831 Quail Lane
Manhattan, KS 66502
Work Phone: (785) 537-5199
Fax:  (785) 537-7477
E-Mail: r_and_r@kansas.net
Website: www.RandRResearch.com

Specialization: Cereal Chemistry, Baking, Production of food and feed from cereal grains

Description of Services:  Contract research, Problem solving, Consulting, Product development, Short courses, Test baking, Flour and Ingredient evaluation.

Quentin W. Johnson
Quican Inc
RR 4
Rockwood ON N0B 2K0
CANADA
Work Phone: (519) 856-2364                        
Fax: (519) 856-1101
E-Mail: quentin@quican.com
Website: www.quican.com

Specialization: Milling, Baking, Bakery Mixes, Food Ingredients, Product Development, QA Systems, Food Science, Regulations, GMPs, Process Validations, HACCP.

Description of Services: Specialization in the milling, baking, bakery mixes, and cereal processing sectors, Quican Resources provides expertise in product development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. Identification and development of new products, new processes, and quality assurance systems to improve profitability. Technical troubleshooting to improve processing efficiencies and product quality. Development and implementation of GMP and HACCP systems including ISO based quality. Technical knowledge and quality assurance training programs and seminars for sales, marketing, and production personnel. Acts as a resource speaker for technical seminars. Provides regulatory affairs expertise including labeling and nutritional information.

Robert J. Jondle
Jondle & Associates P.C.
Suite 200
9085 E Mineral Circle
Centennial CO 80112
Work Phone: (303) 799-6444                        
Fax: (303) 799-6898
E-Mail: rjondle@jondlelaw.com

Specialization: Legal services for patents, trademarks, intellectual property, litigation, trade secrets, licensing

Description of Services: Legal services for obtaining, licensing, and protecting intellectual property, both U.S. And foreign, including all aspects of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, technology evaluation and transfer, dispute resolution and litigation.

Julie Miller Jones, PhD, LN, CNS
Professor of Foods and Nutrition
College of St. Catherine
4030 Valentine Ct
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Work Phone: (651) 651-690-6664
Fax: (651) 690-6958
juliemjones@comcast.net

Specialization: Nutrition of Fiber, Carbohydrates, Inulins, Resistant Starch, Whole Grains, Whey Protein, Fats, Phytochemicals;  Diets and Trends; Food Safety

Larry A. Kirchner
Kirchner & Associates Inc
1300 Melrose Ave
Minneapolis MN 55426-1842
Work Phone: (952) 545-5664                        
Fax: Please Call

Specialization: Process Engineering, Facility Engineering, Machinery Arrangements, Accessory Equipment Design, Grain Processing, Foods & Feeds, Oil Extraction, Dust Collection, Waste Processing

Description of Services: Kirchner & Associates, Inc. is an engineering firm providing services for new construction, future expansion or to remodel existing facilities. We assist in defining and document the process; select machinery and equipment; design the arrangement and the services required for operation; and work with all contractors as needed to insure project success. We provide full design services which includes accessory equipment and stands; operator/maintenance platforms; ducts, spouts, bins, hoppers and other fabrications.

David E. Kohlwey
Rice Guy Consulting
1715 South 9th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Work Phone: (920) 783-0132                        
E-Mail: riceguy1@juno.com

Specialization: Instantizing, cooking, drying, milling, grinding, roasting, sterilization, puffing and other processes which have been applied to rice, pasta, barley, genetically controlled starches and other large particulates.Processing methods which reduce cost of goods and improve quality.Specifications and testing methods.Controlling texture to eliminate stickiness, cracks, gumminess, enhance puffing and drying.Experienced in methods and products in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Products/processes developed range from baby food to crackers to instant rice.

Description of Services: Consulting on processing, capacity improvement, specifications, patents, product and cost reduction strategies.  Plant audits, troubleshooting.  Freelance writing.

John F. Konecny
15104 SE 35th St
Vancouver WA 98683-3765
Work Phone: (360) 604-1988                        
Fax: (360) 891-2182
E-Mail: bonnieandjohn@earthlink.net

Specialization: Quality Assurance, Formulation, Bakery Dry Mixes, Bakery Wet Mixes, Technical Sales, Technical Service, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Starch, Wheat Quality, Wheat Flour Milling

Description of Services: Technical assistance for wheat quality and wheat flour milling quality assistance. Bakery dry and wet mixes formulation and production. Wheat gluten and wheat starch production, quality control, technical sales and service. Technical sales and service to baking, forest products and potato processing industries.

Rudy Krukar
48 Ivanhoe Ln
Clifton, NJ 07013-3854
Work Phone: (973) 472-7640
Fax:(973) 472-5188
E-Mail: rudykrukar@prodigy.net

Specialization: Planning & Marketing of Food Ingredients, especially to the savory, processed meat flavor and autolyzed yeast extract based food product areas.

Description of Services: Has technical capabilities in this vast market.

Christopher C. Lane
CCL Consultants
868 Ridge Rd # A
Queensbury NY 12804-6985
Work Phone: (518) 798-5145                        
Fax: (518) 798-5145
E-Mail: clane40014@aol.com

Specialization: Starch Technology. Production and use of regular and modified starches from corn, wheat, potato and tapioca for the food, paper, adhesives, mining, biodegradable materials and many other industries. Physical modification of starches including pregelatinization and classification. Chemical modification including etherification, esterification, cross-linking, acid thinning and oxidation by dry (dextrin), semi-dry (extrusion) and wet process technologies.

Description of Services: Christopher C. Lane the founder of CCL Consultants has over 30 years experience in the starch industry and has been consulting for eight years. He is a recognized expert in starch processing and modification, has many patents in the area, and is an experienced expert witness who has testified as an expert in three patent suits. He specializes in assisting starch companies with processing, quality assurance and starch modification and user companies with application. He also provides technical assistance with market analysis and acquisitions.

Eeva-liisa  Lehto
Foodwest Ltd
Nalkalankatu 12 F
Box 97
Tampere  33101
FINLAND
Work Phone: 358 408255056                               
E-Mail: eeva-liisa.lehto@foodwest.fi

Specialization: Foodwest Ltd is a Centre of expertise for Food Technology and Industry established in 1995 as approved by the Finnish government. The company employs 20 specialists in the area of food tecnology and marketing.

Description of Services: Foodwest Ltd is a member of the Finnish Scinece Park Association TEKEL. The main office is located in Seinäjoki. The company creates and carries out public and governmental financed projects and offers services to both Finnish and European comanies. The services include: - Product development - Quality management and control - Market research - Development and technology - Product planning and auditing

Daryl K. Leibel
Amec Simons
800 Marquette Ave
Suite 1200
Minneapolis MN 55402-2812
Work Phone: (612) 332-8326                        
Fax: (612) 332-2423
E-Mail: daryl.leibel@amec.com
Website: www.amec.com

Specialization: Engineering, Facility Design, Design/Build, Process Design, Program Management

Description of Services: AMEC Simons, one of the AMEC family of companies, offers a comprehensive range of services from planning, management, and engineering to design/build and operations services to the food and beverage, consumer products, and specialty chemicals industries.

Leon  Levine
Leon Levine & Associates Inc
12815 Sandia Ridge Pl NE
Albuquerque NM 87111
Work Phone: (505) 856-5914                        
Fax: (505) 856-5962
E-Mail: leon.levine@prodigy.net

Specialization: Process Design, Process Development, Process Modeling, Extrusion, Sheeting/Laminating, Frying, Scale-Up Area(s) of Expertise: Processing Operations

Description of Services: Process design, development, troubleshooting expertise.

Edmund W. Lusas
Problem Solvers Inc
3604 Old Oaks Dr
Bryan TX 77802-4743
Work Phone: (979) 846-6481                        
Fax: (979) 846-0674
E-Mail: edlusaspsi@cs.com

Specialization: Foods, feeds, pet foods extrusion; recycling; oilseeds extraction, oil refining, food proteins processing and utilization

Description of services: Food/feed/petfoods extrusion; by-products and surplus foods recycling for use as feeds; oilseeds extraction, oils refining and utilization and food proteins processing and utilization.  Develops and troubleshoots products and processes.

Yrjo  Malkki
Cerefi Ltd
Lyokkiniemi 24
Espoo  FI-02160
FINLAND
Work Phone: 358 94524912                                 
Fax: 358 945591480
E-Mail: yrjo.malkki@kolumbus.fi

Specialization: Oats, Dietary fiber, Functional foods Cholesterol, Diabetes, Product development, and Obesity.

Description of services: Consulting in product development for preparing functional foods containing an elevated level of soluble fiber, especially of beta-glucan. Optimizing composition, processing and distribution conditions to achieve and maintain the physical properties of the products necessary for obtaining physiological effects such as reduction of cholesterol, controlling fluctuations of blood glucose and insulin, and weight reduction. Chemical and physical quality control predicting the physiological effects. Use of ingredients enriched in oat soluble fiber.

Paul R. Mathewson
Food Technology Resource Group Inc
7726 Buckboard Dr
Park City UT 84098-5315
Work Phone: (435) 647-9628                        
Fax: (435) 647-9431
E-Mail: paulm@xmission.com

Specialization: Food Chemistry, Enzyme Applications in Food Systems, Baked Products, Product Development, Processing, Quality Control, Biochemistry, Functional Ingredients, Formulation, Instrumentation

Description of Services: The Food Technology Resource Group offers expertise in the analysis, formulation and production of baked products. Dr. Mathewson has extensive expertise in many food systems from which he has gained a comprehensive understanding of the biochemistry involved in the processing of baked goods in particular. From this perspective, knowledge-based expertise is provided for the proper formulation and production techniques to achieve the desired finished product characteristics. An important aspect of this focus on biochemical interactions in food systems is the application of enzymes for improvement of dough handling, sensory attributes and storage characteristics in the final product.

Jamey  Mauldin
Kaye/Bassman International Corp
4965 Preston Park Blvd Fourth Floor
Plano TX 75093-5180
Work Phone: (972) 265-5255                        
Fax: (972) 931-9683
E-Mail: 618@kbic.com

Description of Services: KBIC is a search firm. We work all over the Nation and place mid to upper level professional, technical, and managerial candidates. We specialize in 12 different industries.

Moira  McGrath
OPUS International Inc
1191 E Newport Center Dr
Suite PH-E
Deerfield Beach FL 33442-7715
Work Phone: (954) 428-3888                        
Fax: (954) 428-5470
E-Mail: opusintl@foodscience.com
Website: www.foodscience.com

Specialization: Executive Search

Description of Services: OPUS International Inc. is an executive search firm specializing in placing technical personnel in the Food and Food Ingredients industry. From senior scientists to executives, we place our candidates primarily in the areas of research and development and quality assurance. Check our web site at www.foodscience.com to see current listings of positions available.

Rebecca Miller
R&R Research Services, Inc.
8831 Quail Lane
Manhattan, KS 66502
Work Phone: (785) 537-5199
Fax: (785)537-7477
E-mail: ramiller@kansas.net
Website: www.RandRResearch.com

Specialization: Cereal Chemistry, Baking, Production of food from cereal grains.

Description of Services: Contract research, Problem solving, Consulting, Product development, Short courses, Test baking, Flour and Ingredient evaluation.

Robert C. Miller, P.E.
Robert C Miller Consulting Eng
3655 Swartout Rd
Auburn NY 13021-9646
Work Phone: (315) 252-0740                        
Fax: (315) 252-0740
E-Mail: rcmpe@worldnet.att.net

Specialization: Extrusion, Cereal Cooking, Process Development, Die Design, Training, Troubleshooting, Process Analysis, Breakfast Cereal, Snacks, Pet Food

Description of Services: Technical and managerial assistance to food and feed processors, food equipment manufacturers, engineering companies and legal firms. Services include plant start-up supervision, equipment design and selection, market analysis, process/product development and improvement, process analysis and problem solving, training of plant and technical personnel, presentation of technical seminars and expert testimony. Areas of expertise include snacks, cereals, pet food, breaded products and general food equipment applications with emphasis on food technology.

Robert G. Morley
Delphi Consultant Services Inc
948 Cabot Ct
Stone Mountain GA 30083-2438
Work Phone: (404) 296-1226                        
Fax: (404) 296-1226
E-Mail: robertm64@aol.com

Specialization: Stablilizers, Hydrocolloids, Emulsifiers, Stability, Shelf Stable, Water Activity, Rheology, Dairy, Bakery

Description of Services: Developing food products with desired texture, stability and nutrient content from a "marketing concept" of the desired product. In-plant troubleshooting of food processes.

Robert L. Morris
Managing Technology Inc
PO Box 679
Lightfoot VA 23090-0679
Work Phone: (757) 258-9105                        
Fax: (757) 258-9825
E-Mail: rlmatmti@tni.net

Specialization: Managing Technology Inc., provides management counseling in the use of technology, science and innovation in the successful direction of business growth.

Description of Services: Our focus is on the consumer products industry but our experience and knowledge is applicable to a broad spectrum of international business. We have assisted firms in development of products, processes and services and in the development of the staff members responsible for such work. Our goal is to prepare your firm and your technical staff to operate effectively in this work so that we will not be needed to assist them in the future.

John G. Mossman
M K & Associates
309 E Brady St
Butler PA 16001-4815
Work Phone: (724) 285-7474                        
Fax: (724) 285-8339
E-Mail: john@mkandassoc.com
Website: www.mkandassoc.com

Specialization: Recruitment, Technical, Food Manufacturing, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Operations, Head Hunter, Career, jobs, employment, job search, food, beverage, salary, resume, ingredients, chemist, packaging, sensory, regulatory affairs.

Description of Services: WHO WE ARE: M.K. and Associates is a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in placing top talented individuals in the Food Manufacturing Industry. WHAT WE DO: The types of positions that we fill are in research and development, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Technical Sales, Analytical Chemist, packaging, Operations, production, sensory and
regulatory affairs.

Clarence W. Newman
Newman Associates Inc
14679 Brackett Creek Rd
Bozeman, MT  59715-8232
Work Phone: (406) 686-4606                        
Fax: (406) 686-4626
E-Mail: cwn@montana.com

Specialization: Barley, Barley composition, Barley foods, Feed barley, Human nutrition, Animal nutrition, Dietetics, Diabetes.

E. Jerry Oliveras
Anresco Inc
1370 Van Dyke Ave
San Francisco CA 94124-3313
Work Phone: (415) 822-1100                        
Fax: (415) 822-6615
E-Mail: jerry@anresco.com
Website: www.anresco.com

Specialization: Pesticides, Vitamins, Waste Water, Food Chemistry, Proximates, Filth Analysis, Environmental Analysis, Trace Metals, Contaminants, Adulterants, supplements, nutritional analysis

Description of Services: Anresco Laboratories, Inc., celebrating more than 50 years in business, is a broad spectrum analytical and consulting laboratory specializing in the application of scientific and statistical principles to the problems of manufacturers, insurance companies, importers, marine surveyors, attorneys, and government agencies. We have specialists in the areas of food technology, analytical chemistry, corrosion engineering, materials science and various regulatory issues.

Anthony G. Oszlanyi
121 River Birch Circle
Mooresville NC 28115
Work Phone: (704) 660-9080                        
Fax: (704) 660-9091
E-Mail: tonyo@wenrich.com

Specialization: Baking. Product formulation and ingredient alternatives. Sales and marketing assistance.

Description of Services: Over 40 years experience in the wholesale baking arena. Product development, formulation, processing, and trouble-shooting for all bakery products. Capable of rendering marketing and sales assistance to properly position new ingredient, process or product. Consulting fees very reasonable.

Sakharam K. Patil
S.K. Patil & Associates
1403 Conventry Lane
Munster, IN 46321-4358
Work Phone: (219) 922-1033                       
Fax: (219) 922-1033
E-Mail: spatil@skpatilandassociates.com
Website: www.skpatilandassociates.com

Specialization: Product development, commercial development, portfolio
optimization, technology transfer, cross-functional team development, training, mentoring and coaching of professionals and managers. Facility/program development and manufacturing improvement in the local and global markets. Food technology, cereal chemistry, baking, plant biotechnology, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and ingredient functionality/applications are examples of our specializations.

Description of Services: We can take a project from concept to commercialization. Network of expertise in product development, commercial development, market segmentation and process development. Technology commercialization and support to growth-oriented companies in food, agriculture, biotechnology and nutritional products industry. We provide support to management in critical decision-making. Food ingredient processing and applications of starches, sweeteners, gums, flour, seeds and several other food ingredients. Services also include cross-functional team development and global technology transfer. Expertise also include, Quality Assurance, GMP and HACCP.

Rebecca A. Pfundheller
Analytical Food Lab Inc
865 Greenview Dr
Grand Prairie TX 75050-2439
Work Phone: (972) 336-0336                        
Fax: (972) 623-0055
E-Mail: afl@flash.net
Website: afltexas.com

Specialization: Microbiology, Pathogens, Spoilage Organisms, Shelf-Life, Consulting, Analytical, Nutritional, Sanitation/HACCP, Facility Audits, PDA Detention.

Description of Services: Analytical Food Laboratories conducts microbiological, chemical, nutrition and physical analysis on an array of food products. We provide comprehensive, timely and reliable results. We pride ourselves on our customer service and our customers rave about it also! With one-on-one service we can assist you with product analysis and development, trouble-shooting, quality assurance and compliance issues. Routine laboratory analysis is offered on a fee per test basis, and testing can be ordered to fulfill your specific needs. Procedures comply with official methodologies. Contact us today. We guarantee confidential and friendly services with accurate and timely results.

Elieser S. Posner
ESP Intl
19 Hatichon Str
PO Box 2189
Savyon  IS-56530
ISRAEL
Work Phone: 972 35342976                                 
Fax: 972 35353515
E-Mail: espint@shani.net

Specialization: Grain Handling Systems, Grain Processing, Pneumatic Conveying and Plant Aspiration, Mill Management, Mill Analysis, Mill Modernization, Staff Training.

Description of Services: Worldwide confidential assistance to the grain processing industry. Improve efficiency of flour and durum mills. Technical and economic evaluation of milling systems. Design, supervision and commissioning of mills. Staff training in operating plants by hands-on theoretical and practical learning. Review and adjustment of ISO and HACCP programs for greater mill efficiency. New technologies development and their application in the grain processing industry. assistance in decision making regarding investments and operation issues.

Leon  Prosky
Prosky Assoc Nutr Cons
10265 Nolan Dr
Rockville MD 20850-3507
Work Phone: (301) 762-4421                        
Fax: (301) 251-0486
E-Mail: lprosky@earthlink.net

Lars M. Reimann
Eurofins Scientific Inc
Woodson-Tenent Labs Division
1331 Union Ave Ste 1500
Memphis TN 38104-3513
Work Phone: (901) 272-7511x112                                 
Fax: (901) 272-2926
E-Mail: lreimann@wtlabs.com
Website: www.eurofinsus.com

Description of Services: Independent laboratory specializing in the evaluation of nutrition and authenticity of foods and feeds as well as their ingredients.

John L. Richard
Romer Labs Inc
1301 Stylemaster Dr
Union MO 63084-1156
Work Phone: (636) 583-8600                        
Fax: (636) 583-6553
E-Mail: jrichard@romerlabs.com
Website: www.romerlabs.com

Specialization: Mycotoxins, molds, fungi, mycotoxicoses, Quality Assurance for mycotoxins, Food Quality, Analysis (Testing), Feeds & Foods, Test kits for Mycotoxins, Laboratory Equipment Indoor Air Quality.

Description of Services: Romer Labs, Inc.® a leader in mycotoxin controlfor over 20 years provides Analytical Testing Services for 27 mycotoxins and manufactures many products designed for on-site mycotoxin testing. Romer offers laboratory equipment and Test Kits for analysis of mycotoxins. The combined total of years of expertise in mycotoxins, mycotoxicoses and mycotoxin analysis of Romer Labs, Inc. (R)personnel exceeds 70 years. As experts in the area of mycotoxins we continue to make the world's food
safer.

Sara J. Risch
Science By Design
505 N Lake Shore Dr #3209
Chicago IL 60611-3427
Work Phone: (312) 467-1067                        
Fax: (312) 467-1471
E-Mail: sjrisch@aol.com

Specialization: Flavors, Microwave, Packaging, Packaging interactions, Regulatory, Shelf-life studies

Description of Services: Product development, flavor development, shelf-life studies, project coordination, design of experiments to determine flavor/package interactions, food expert for public relations and media work, microwave product and package development, coordination of product introduction into international marketplace.

Saul N. Rogols
23573 Pondview Pl
Genesee Village
Golden CO 80401-5761
Work Phone: (303) 526-7612                        
Fax: (303) 526-7612
E-Mail: sjrogols@aol.com

Specialization: Food and industrial starch modifications, food ingredient product development, dextrins and sugars incliuding pharmaceutical applications, meat analogs, food coatings and formulations, and potato processing.

Description of Services: Starch/Polysacharide product development.  All aspects of potato, wheat, corn, rice processing including extrusion and quality control methodology.  Experience in total product development from concept to commercialization.

Paul S. Smith
Paul Smith Assoc
733 Taft Ave
North Plainfield NJ 07063-1632
Work Phone: (908) 755-2421                        
Fax: (908) 753-7627
E-Mail: paul_smith1@juno.com

Specialization: Starch Technology, 43 years experience, Starch Seminar, Low-Fat Technology, Manufacturing of Starches, Starch Application, Carbohydrates, Natural Gums, Food Industry Marketing, Product Information, Industrial Starches, Food Ingredient Technology Seminars

Description of Services: Supply and present technical, marketing, development, manufacturing and application information via seminars, meetings, samples and written reports relative to various food starches, industrial starches, hydrocolloid gums, and other ingredients as needed. Plant surveys, training sessions, review of shows and meetings with clients.

Farid S. Soliman, Ph.D
Bakery Consulting Services
1338 Rose Blvd
Buffalo Grove IL 60089-3262
Work Phone: (847) 255-9219                        
Fax: (847) 255-9219
E-Mail: soliman.f@worldnet.att.net

Specialization: Product development including: Baked and baked frozen products, frozen doughs, breads, cakes, cookies, muffins, croissants, dannish, puff pastry, pies, biscuits, scones, nutritional bars, cake and yeast raised donuts. Fillings, icings, glazes, and related products. Dry mixes and bases.

Description of services: According to customer and or market requirement, a project may be initiated using a product for matching, or an idea with
specific required characteristics with regard to nutritional requirements, ingredients used, color, flavor, texture, mouth-feel, volume, shelf-life at room, refrigerated or frozen conditions, and other physical and chemical attributes. Services include processing conditions from mixing ingredients until the product is baked and packed. The initial work is done under a small-scale laboratory conditions, and after reaching a satisfactory stage of development, the product is up-scaled under actual production conditions using actual plant equipment. Any adjustment to the formula and/or to the process may be made after this stage and the product is internally finalized. The product may be sent out by marketing to certain customers for comments and again any new adjustment is made. All services are done on the premises of the client.

Monica A. Spiller
Alton Spiller Inc
PO Box 696
Los Altos CA 94023-0696
Work Phone: (650) 941-8288                        
Fax: (650) 948-8540
E-Mail: barmbaker@aol.com

Specialization: 100% whole grain breadmaking with a natural leavening barm (sweet-sourdough starter) suitable for all wheat types.

Description of Services: Assistance with all aspects of 100% whole grain
breadmaking with a natural leavening barm (sweet sourdough starter), including ingredient selection, formulas, equipment selection, personnel training, educational presentations, whole grain milling, organic wheat selection / agriculture,
whole grain nutrition.

Clyde E. Stauffer
Technical Foods Consultants
750 S Meadow Cir
Cincinnati OH 45231-6096
Work Phone: (513) 931-2632                        
Fax: (513) 522-9641
E-Mail: clydes@eos.net

Specialization: Bakery Processing, Bakery Ingredients, Fats & Oils, Emulsifiers, Enzymes.

Description of Services: Product development, process problem solving, technical seminars, technical writing, legal technical expertise.

John E. Stauffer
Stauffer Technology
6 Pecksland Rd
Greenwich CT 06831-3738
Work Phone: (203) 869-7451                        

Specialization: Product Recall, Hazard Analysis, Labeling, GMPs, Kosher Certification, Complaint Handling, Guaranty Letters, Safety Data Sheets, Packaging, Distribution

Description of Services: Services to those firms requiring assistance in quality assurance, either on a continuing basis or in response to a particular problem.

Charles A. Stear
Platt Close 09
Beadon Park
Salcombe  TQ8 8NZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Work Phone: 44 1548843815                             
E-Mail: susan.stear@clearchannel.co.uk

Specialization:  Educated as food scientist/technologist (UK); 30+ years experience in Milling and Baking in UK, Switzerland, and Germany at Laboratory Management level, including R&D and QA, client contact; Author of: Handbook of Breadmaking Technology (1990) - Elsevier Science

Description of Services: Consultant/Author (Agrifood); literature searches in Grain Science & Technology covering English, German, and French languages; non-laboratory assistance with R&D projects.

Terri L. Suthers
Suthers & Associates
PO Box 981
Monticello MN 55362-0981
Work Phone: (763) 878-2079                        
Fax: (763) 878-2547
E-Mail: terri@suthers.com
Website: www.suthers.com

Specialization: R & D, Q.A./Q.C., Product Dev., Engineering, Sensory, Technical Service, Sales, Marketing

Description of Services: Suthers and Associates is a recruiting firm representing manufacturers and suppliers in the confidential placement of food industry professionals nationwide. Our areas of specialization are Research and Development, Sensory, Engineering, Packaging, QA/QC, Sales, and Marketing, and Operations.

Renato  Vaz
Agromirtil Unip Lda
Apartado 8427
Corte Gafo De Cima
Mertola  PT-7750
PORTUGAL
Work Phone: 351 964660654                               
Fax: 351 286612006
E-Mail: renato.vaz@clix.pt

Specialization: Food safety, Risk analysis, HACCP, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, Shelf life, Product development, Packaging development, Bread improvers Powder technology.

Description of Services: Specialists in the bread and confeccionery industry in the area of process, product and packaging development. Specialists in powder products and powder technology. Development and implementation of food safety systems (pre requisite programs and HACCP), food management systems (ISO 9000) and environmental management systems (ISO 14000). Evaluation and determination of shelf life of food products, risk analysis performance and development of integrated shelf life enhancers.

David E. Walsh
AMEC Inc
5223 Old Washington Crse
Hollywood SC 29449-5878
Work Phone: (843) 556-3258                        
Fax: (843) 556-4908
E-Mail: david.walsh@amec.com
Website: www.amec.com

Specialization: Cost savings, automation, sanitary design and food security planning.

Description of Services: David Walsh is a bakery and food processing specialist with AMEC Inc. an international firm offering comprehensive services to the baking and food processing  industries. Initial consultation is provided at no cost to prospective clients.

Francis Webster
Francis Webster & Associates
c/o Cooper Creek Campground
471 Cooper Creek Rd
Lot 24
Branson, MO  65606
Work Phone: (417) 337-5630                        
E-Mail: webster@mc.net 

Specialization: Oat chemistry, quality, processing and milling, grain quality assessment, grain breeding and biotechnology research, consumer product stability and shelf life testing, and technical writing. 

Description of Services: Francis Webster & Associates provides a wide range of technical and managerial services to food processing and grain handling company management. These services include the following activities. On-site Technical Service. Research program management/ assessment. Research program development and implementation. Technical writing (research reviews, summaries for management, petitions, etc.), Technical symposium development and presentation, Technical liaison to outside organizations. 

Paul J. Whalen
Whalen Consulting Inc
6650 Dark Canyon Rd
Rapid City SD  57702
Work Phone: (605) 343-2416                        
Fax: (605) 343-2417
E-Mail: whalenbh@hills.net

Specialization: Formulation & Ingredient functionality. Applications work in cereals, starch, ingredient functionality, enzymatic processes, extrusion, cook technology, pellet and half-products, toasting, baking, puffing (gun, microwave, impingement),sugars, sugar coating, flavor, and stability.

Description of Services: Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology; working in grain processing for 20 yrs. Full service RVA Lab (Rapid ViscoAnalyser) for grains, ingredients, doughs, pellets, and final products - - including method development, establishing QA specs., 'Degree of Cook' analysis, and complete process evaluation. Expertise in extrusion technology for cereal-based products - - snacks, RTE breakfast cereals, etc. New & novel product development
(non-dairy desserts)and process development (snacks). Expert in 'Degree of Cook' analysis by RVA. Technical evaluation of product area,(literature & patent search), systems, and troubleshooting.

Colin W. Wrigley, Honorary Research Fellow
Food Science Australia
(Project Consultant to the Value-Added Wheat CRC)
PO Box 52
North Ryde NSW 1670
AUSTRALIA
Work Phone: 612 9490 8401                               
Fax: 612 9490 8419
E-Mail: colin.wrigley@csiro.au

Specialization: The composition and functional properties of cereal proteins, especially wheat. Methods of identifying varieties for the cereal grains. Publications in the field of grain science.

Description of Services: The oversight of research projects in wheat chemistry, related to grain quality and market value. The preparation of publications on grain proteins, currently acting as Editor-in-Chief of a three-volume Encyclopedia of Grain Science. Current position in Australian Government Research, as Honorary Research Fellow at Food Science Australia, North Ryde, NSW 1670. Australia.

Kenneth R. Yahl
KRY Microscopy & Consulting Service
14319 South 92nd Court
Orland Park, IL 60462-2643
Work Phone: (708) 349-9462                               
Fax: (708) 460-9799
E-Mail: krymicro@yahoo.com ; or  kenneth.yahl@comcast.net

Specialization: Light microscopy used for food and industrial problem solving.

Description of Services:  Light microscopy used as an aid in solving your problems. PRODUCTION PROBLEMS: Determine the appearance of starch, protein, and fat in a formulation, aid in producing consistent starch cooks and determining the cause of consistency variations. IDENTIFICATION OF INGREDIENTS IN FINAL PRODUCT: Determine what type of starch is present in a wet or dry blend, take reference photomicrographs of an acceptable final product, or to determine if any hydrocolloids are present. TRAINING: Seminars available on 'Starch Microscopy" and on site work session available with your equipment and your personnel. SOME AREAS OF APPLICATION: Bakery, convenience foods, dairy, emulsions, food ingredients, fruit processing, confectionery, flavored drinks, baby food, pet food, adhesives (starch based), paper making (wet-end, coatings, sizes), fiber glass (binder size), textiles (warp size).

Henry F. Zobel
200 Village Dr Apt 348
Downers Grove IL 60516-3060
Work Phone: (630) 769-6297                        
E-Mail: zobeL1@juno.com

Specialization: Starch Structure, Properties, and Utilization; X-Ray Diffraction, DSC Analysis.

Description of Services: Consultation on the analysis, properties, structure, and utilization of starches; applications and interpretation of x-ray diffraction patterns and DSC data; consultation on the staling of baked goods.