Kaveri Ponkshe

Kaveri Ponkshe

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MS student in Food Science
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

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MS in Food Science

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Dr. Emily Mayhew

Background and Research Interests

Kaveri graduated from the MIT College of Food Technology, India with a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology. Her goal is to develop economic and nutritious products from sustainable protein sources. These interests inspired her to join the Mayhew Lab. Kaveri's research aims to investigate the off-flavors present in pulse cultivars and analyze their associated volatile compounds. Since pulses offer significant nutritional and ecological benefits they’re valuable components of sustainable agriculture and food systems. However, the presence of off-flavors in pulses such as beany, earthy/musty has hindered their wider acceptance and limited their market expansion. Hence, this research aims to promote the utilization of pulses in the food industry and meet the evolving consumer demands for plant-based ingredients with improved flavor profiles. 

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