University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 - 1998
Ph.D., Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1993
M.S., Food Science
National Taiwan University
B.S., Agriculture Chemistry
Skills:
1 Developed & successful launched 20+ SKUs of new products in the market (e g Pillsbury Place & Bake Muffins Green Giant Frozen Vegetables) 2 10 patens pending/publications in US Canada Autralia Argentina EP WO 3 30+ publications/presentations in peer-reviewed journals (e g JFS JAFC CFW JAFC etc) and worldwide conference (US Canada UK Tailand Netherland Australia)
Honor & Awards:
General Mills Inc. Champions Award, 2007 , First place winner in graduate paper competition, carbohydrate division, IFT, 1998., Certificate of merit in recognition of outstanding scholastic ability, IFT, 1998., Member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, 2001., Member of Phi Tau Sigma, the Honor Society for Food Science, 1998., Member of Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture, 1995., University Fellowship, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994, 1995, Professional Member of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)., Member of American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC)., Member of American Chemical Society (ACS).
Madonna Ray - Vadnais Heights MN, US Trudi Rodne - Eagan MN, US Yang Kou - Minneapolis MN, US Susan Heddleson - Plymouth MN, US Annavarapu Murty - Spring Valley WI, US Ryan Check - Maple Grove MN, US
International Classification:
A21D010/00
US Classification:
426549000
Abstract:
The present invention relates to dough intermediates that yield enhanced organoleptic attributes as well as aesthetic features upon subjecting the dough intermediate to a finishing step. The beneficial features of the present invention are obtained through the creation of a partially sealed layer on the surface of the dough intermediate. The sealing of the intermediate allows for increased expansion through the mixing and proofing stages by increasing fluidity of the dough intermediate and restricting dehydration at the surface and as such contributes to yield improvement better shape definition.
Batter-Like Compositions Containing Setting Agent And Methods Of Preparing And Using Same
Yang Kou - Minneapolis MN, US James Baeten - Bloomington MN, US Jill Conley - Shakopee MN, US Anita Fishbach - Saint Paul MN, US Christine O'Connor - Rogers MN, US
International Classification:
A21D 10/00
US Classification:
426549000
Abstract:
The invention provides batter-like compositions including flour or flour replacement ingredient, sweetener, a fat source, a chemical leavening system, and a setting agent. The resulting batter-like compositions are capable of being formed into discrete product pieces (such as pucks), and maintaining the discrete product form throughout storage and handling of the batter-like composition prior to baking. The invention further provides methods of preparing batter-like compositions having a discrete form, and methods of using such batter-like compositions to provide baked goods.
Low-Fat Batter-Like Compositions And Methods Of Preparing And Using Same
The invention relates to low-fat batter-like compositions comprising flour or a flour replacement, sweetener, about 3% weight or less of a fat component, a fat replacing fiber having a high water-holding capacity, a leavening system, a setting agent, and a total moisture content of about 40 to about 50 weight percent.
Low-Fat Batter-Like Compositions And Methods Of Preparing And Using Same
- Minneapolis MN, US Yang Kou - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
General Mills, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A21D 10/04
US Classification:
426 61
Abstract:
The invention relates to low-fat batter-like compositions comprising flour or a flour replacement, sweetener, about 3% weight or less of a fat component, a fat replacing fiber having a high water-holding capacity, a leavening system, a setting agent, and a total moisture content of about 40 to about 50 weight percent.