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Joël Scher is affiliated with the University of Lorraine in France and has contributed extensively to research in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a particular focus on Food Science. Their body of work includes 41 publications in this broader scientific field, out of which 27 specifically address Food Science topics.

The scientist's research spans several subfields including Food Science, Plant Science, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biochemistry. Main topics of study within their research portfolio cover Microencapsulation and Drying Processes, Proteins in Food Systems, Polysaccharides Composition and Applications, Hibiscus Plant Research Studies, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, African Botany and Ecology Studies, and Animal Diversity and Health Studies.

Joël Scher has authored multiple papers in a variety of journals, reflecting a focus on the physical and chemical properties of food powders, drying technologies, and antioxidant properties of natural products. Selected recent papers include:

  • Impact of formulation on reconstitution and flowability of spray-dried milk powders, 2020, Powder Technology
  • Impact of spray-drying conditions on physicochemical properties and rehydration ability of skim dromedary and cow's milk powders, 2020, Drying Technology
  • Micronutrients and in vivo antioxidant properties of powder fractions and ethanolic extract of Dichrostachys glomerata Forssk. fruits, 2020, Food Science & Nutrition
  • An easy and robust method of preparation of capsules for delivering probiotic bacteria by a 3D bioprinting, 2022, Food Hydrocolloids for Health
  • Effect of milling and sieving processes on the physicochemical properties of okra seed powders, 2020, International Journal of Food Science & Technology

Joël Scher frequently collaborates with several researchers, indicating an active network within the research community. Frequent co-authors include Jérémy Petit, Jennifer Burgain, Claire Gaïani, Carole Perroud, and Imène Felfoul.

The scientist's work is published predominantly in journals such as the International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Powder Technology, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Foods, and Drying Technology, reflecting a consistent focus on food processing, preservation, and technological studies.

  • International Journal of Food Science & Technology
  • Powder Technology
  • Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
  • Foods
  • Drying Technology

Best Publications

  • Flavour encapsulation and controlled release - a review.

    Atmane Madene;Muriel Jacquot;Joël Scher;Stéphane Desobry

  • Encapsulation of probiotic living cells: From laboratory scale to industrial applications

    J. Burgain;C. Gaiani;M. Linder;J. Scher

  • Effects of drying and grinding in production of fruit and vegetable powders: A review

    Marie Céleste Karam;Jeremy Petit;David Zimmer;Elie Baudelaire Djantou

  • Milk powders ageing: effect on physical and functional properties.

    Marie E C Thomas;Joël Scher;Sylvie Desobry-Banon;Stéphane Desobry

  • Physicochemical, thermal properties and microstructure of six varieties of taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) flours and starches

    Aboubakar;Y.N. Njintang;J. Scher;C.M.F. Mbofung

  • Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mango (Mangifera indica)

    J. M. Nzikou;A. Kimbonguila;L. Matos;Bob Wilfrid Loumouamou

  • Dairy powder rehydration: influence of protein state, incorporation mode, and agglomeration.

    Claire Gaiani;Pierre Schuck;Joël Scher;Stéphane Desobry

  • Physical properties and rehydration kinetics of two varieties of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and bambara groundnuts (Voandzeia subterranea) seeds

    K.G. Kaptso;Y.N. Njintang;A.E. Komnek;J. Hounhouigan

  • Surface composition of dairy powders observed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and effects on their rehydration properties

    C. Gaiani;J.J. Ehrhardt;J. Scher;J. Hardy

  • Common bean flour as an extender in beef sausages

    Tenin Dzudie;Joel Scher;Joel Hardy

  • Characterization of films based on enzymatically modified chitosan derivatives with phenol compounds

    Abdulhadi Aljawish;Lionel Muniglia;Amira Klouj;Jordane Jasniewski

  • How surface composition of high milk proteins powders is influenced by spray-drying temperature.

    C. Gaiani;M. Morand;C. Sanchez;E. Arab Tehrany

  • Enzymatic synthesis of chitosan derivatives and their potential applications

    Abdulhadi Aljawish;Isabelle Chevalot;Jordane Jasniewski;Joël Scher

  • Functionalization of chitosan by laccase-catalyzed oxidation of ferulic acid and ethyl ferulate under heterogeneous reaction conditions

    Abdulhadi Aljawish;Isabelle Chevalot;Bernadette Piffaut;Corinne Rondeau-Mouro

  • Lactic acid bacteria in dairy food: Surface characterization and interactions with food matrix components

    J. Burgain;J. Scher;G. Francius;F. Borges

  • Comparative study of particle structure evolution during water sorption: skim and whole milk powders.

    Ingrid Murrieta-Pazos;C Gaiani;Laurence Galet;Bernard Cuq

  • Baby foods: formulations and interactions (a review).

    Ali Nasirpour;Joël Scher;Stéphane Desobry

  • Thermodynamic Characterization of Acacia Gum−β-Lactoglobulin Complex Coacervation

    Leïla Aberkane;Jordane Jasniewski;Claire Gaiani;Joël Scher

  • Measurement of hydration capacity of wheat flour: influence of composition and physical characteristics

    Benjamin Berton;Joël Scher;Frédéric Villieras;Joël Hardy

  • Effect of dairy powders fortification on yogurt textural and sensorial properties: a review

    Marie Celeste Karam;Claire Gaiani;Chadi Hosri;Jennifer Burgain

Frequent Co-Authors

Stéphane Desobry
Stéphane Desobry University of Lorraine
Sarah Lebeer
Sarah Lebeer University of Antwerp
Jean-Jacques Ehrhardt
Jean-Jacques Ehrhardt Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour l'Environnement
Bhesh Bhandari
Bhesh Bhandari University of Queensland
Hamadi Attia
Hamadi Attia University of Sfax
Jaafar Ghanbaja
Jaafar Ghanbaja University of Lorraine
Keith W. Waldron
Keith W. Waldron Norwich Research Park
Craig B. Faulds
Craig B. Faulds Aix-Marseille University
Frédéric Villiéras
Frédéric Villiéras University of Lorraine

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