Joshua Salamun

Program

Food Science

Why I chose Guelph...

The University of Guelph's Food Science program is world renown and one of the best in Canada. I was ensured to get a great education. I also completed my undergraduate Food Science degree at U of G — already well adapted to an always welcoming and friendly community.

About my advisor...

My advisor always scheduled some time off her busy schedule to meet with me on a weekly basis to discuss my project. She also welcomed me to her office whenever I needed some advice on my project. The effort she put in — to take the time and meet with me about my project — consistently and weekly was greatly appreciated. Her readiness to help and her availability also encouraged and nurtured my growth as a researcher.​

About the campus...

I love that there are a lot of open spaces and so much nature on campus. On top of that, the food here is awesome!

How will my work Improve Life?

My research was about the nanoencapsulation of anthocyanin, a water-soluble bioactive, using cereal biopolymers. The fortification of food products with bioactive molecules usually has challenges with regards to ensuring the stability and functionality of the bioactive molecules during food processing and ingestion. We hope that this encapsulation system can lead to a more stable fortified food product, and can increase the digestibility of this bioactive. 

My future plans...

I plan to work as a Food Product Developer. I learned a lot to prepare and schedule experiments efficiently, whilst progressing through my research project. The set of skills I have learned will be essential as I work to develop new food products in the future.