Chemistry and Biochemistry of Food and Agricultural Product Laboratory
Fields of Study
Developing the science and technology of food chemistry and biochemistry on food ingredients and agricultural products that include food chemistry, food analysis, antioxidants, and modification of components of food ingredients.
Course and Practical Course
- Biochemistry
- Food and Agricultural Products Chemistry
- Postharvest Physiology and Technology
- Food and Agricultural Products Analysis I
- Food and Agricultural Products Analysis II
- Advanced Food and Agricultural Products Analysis
- Antioxidant
- Food Flavor
- Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Lipids Chemistry and Technology
- Fruit and Vegetable Technology
- Food and Agricultural Products Analysis – Practical Courses
Commodities in Focus
- Rice
- Starch
- Cacao
- Coffee
- Tea
- Palm oil
- Malsai
- Fish
- Chili
- Edible flower
Latest Research Topics
Optimization of biomass extraction using green chemistry approaches
Application of post-harvest technology for raw commodities
Modification of starch for food applications
Nano-Structure Lipid Carrier (NLC) of red palm oil (RPO) as a functional food ingredient
Development of ultrasonic-assisted extraction methods for determining phenolic compounds in food products and agricultural product
Research and development of key commodities like tea and coffee
Standardization of raw materials and innovative products of MALSAI
Exploration of bioactive compounds from coconut and its by-products
Isolation, modification, and characterization of biopolymers for the advancement of the food industry
Utilization of waste for biodegradable packaging and food ingredients
Exploration of bioactive compounds from coconut and its by-products
Isolation, modification, and characterization of biopolymers for the advancement of the food industry
Utilization of waste for biodegradable packaging and food ingredients
Main Equipment
- UFLC
- HPLC
- Microwave-assisted Extraction
- CNS Analyzer
- Ultra-assisted Extraction
Laboratory Members
Head of Laboratory
Dr. Arima Diah Setiowati, S.T.P., M.Sc. (arima.diah.s@ugm.ac.id)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Umar Santoso, M.Sc. (umar_s@ugm.ac.id)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Djagal Wiseso Marseno, M.Agr. (djagal@ugm.ac.id)
- Prof. Dr. Ir. Sri Raharjo, M.Sc. (sraharjo@ugm.ac.id)
- Dr. Widiastuti Setyaningsih, S.T.P., M.Sc. (widiastuti.setyaningsih@ugm.ac.id)
- Dr.nat.tech. Andriati Ningrum, S.T.P., M.Agr. (andriati_ningrum@ugm.ac.id)
- Dr. Manikharda, S.T.P., M.Agr. (manikharda@ugm.ac.id)
- Dr.nat.techn. Aulia Ardhi, S.T.P., M.Sc. (aulia.ardhi@ugm.ac.id)
- Dr. Lulum Leliana, S.T.P. (lulum.leliana@ugm.ac.id)
Laboratory Technicians
- Pargiyanti
- Ashari Priyanto, S.T.P.