Daniel is Senior Research Scientist at AEGIC and leads our research into the processing of Australian pulses for protein-packed foods. Daniel is exploring ways to optimise milling and air classification technology for efficient production of protein concentrates from a range of Australian pulses.
Experienced AEGIC Director Matt Macfarlane has been appointed Chair of the AEGIC Board. Mr Macfarlane, who has served on the AEGIC Board since its inception in 2012, takes over the role from retiring Ron Storey. Mr Macfarlane is an experienced board chair in the technology, agriculture and non-for-profit sectors, and has been an active investor in early-stage tech startup companies for over 20 years.
Sabrina Lim is an expert Food Scientist at AEGIC, specialising in baking. She conducts test baking for bread, cakes, cookies and whole grain products.
The International Wheat Congress in Perth in September 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to deliver AEGIC's insights and expertise to...
Japanese flour millers know that the best wheat for udon is grown in Western Australia. For more than 30 years, Japan has exclusively imported noodle wheat from WA that has been bred especially for udon. WA supplies about 750,000t to Japan of a special noodle wheat blend valued at around $250 million.
How do Australia’s wheat experts ensure Aussie wheat makes top quality noodles, bread and cookies? The answer is sensory assessment, and it’s a crucial part of ensuring new wheat varieties meet the needs of consumers both in Australia and in Asian markets. Sensory assessment is not just about taste. Appearance, colour, mouthfeel and texture are all extremely important to consumers – especially in Asia, a region which accounts for about 70% of Australian wheat exports each year on average.
Australia’s best pasta was put under the spotlight at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show recently, with AEGIC’s sensory evaluation expertise helping to identify the cream of the pasta crop.
As a Senior Research Scientist at AEGIC, Sabori has played a pivotal role in our push to move Australian oats beyond the breakfast table.
AEGIC showcased our industry-leading oat innovation and technical expertise at the Processed Oat Partnership OATSPO field day, held in in the heart of Western Australia’s oat growing country.