US Market Quality Research

The Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit, located in Raleigh, NC, is a part of the Southeast Area and operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Led by Research Leader Muquarrab Qureshi, the unit conducts research projects and publishes publications on various topics such as fermented acidified foods, sweetpotatoes, and peanuts, with a focus on food safety and quality. Their work has had significant impacts, including reducing spoilage in the pickle industry and contributing to the development of guidelines for starter culture preservation.

With a team of dedicated scientists and technicians, including food technologists, microbiologists, and biological science technicians, the unit utilizes advanced techniques like metabolite profiling and whole-genome sequencing to study the effects of dietary fats, microbial fermentation, and plant cultivation. Their research findings contribute to the understanding of food science and market quality, benefiting both the industry and consumers.

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