The effect of dietary fish peptides on biomarkers of human health - the influence of processing conditions and the environment [ 2009-07-01 - 2015-06-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Michael Mathai (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Osaana Donkor (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Todor Vasiljevic (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Ian Knuckey (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Wayne Street (Partner Investigator)

Brief description The effect of dietary fish peptides on biomarkers of human health - the influence of processing conditions and the environment. This project links together two diverse but important areas of national importance: declining fisheries and human health. Australia is a small producer and exporter of fish but has access to significant fisheries. The Geelong Food Co-product Cluster comprises a number of fish companies facing serious problems associated with declining catches compounded by the current financial crisis. Increasing use of by-catch species and developing novel processing technology for controlled release of bioactive peptides that may reduce appetite and the tendency for overweight and obesity in consumers could provide the Australian seafood industry with a world competitive innovative technology leading to improvements in human health.

Funding Amount $156,840

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