Scaling up the extraction of phospholipids from sweet whey by electrodialysis with bipolar membrane, study of eco-efficiency and production of phospholipid-enriched cheeses

Description

In recent years, dietary phospholipids, particularly those from dairy products, have gained importance due to the positive impacts they can have on human health. Dr. Bazinet's team recently developed a new process based on electrodialysis with bipolar membrane (EDMB) to recover phospholipids in sweet whey, a co-product generated by the dairy industry. Thus, this project is part of a vast research project aiming a valuation of bio-food co-products and the development of eco-efficient processes (VITALE Consortium), through innovative and sustainable approaches based on electromembrane processes.

The objectives of this project are:
1) Scaling up the precipitation of whey phospholipids by EDBM;
2) Analyze the composition of the separated fractions obtained;
3) Produce and characterize model miniature cheddar cheeses*;
4) Carry out an eco-efficiency and technical-economic study of the phospholipid enrichment of cheeses (if time allows it).
*This objective will take place at the Saint Hyacinthe Food Research Center (Quebec, Canada).

Research Field

- Electrodialysis with bipolar membrane
- Phospholipids
- Sweet whey
- Cheese
- Eco-efficiency

Research Supervisor

Laurent Bazinet

Research Environment

Food processing and electromembrane processes laboratory

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Master's Degree in Food Science with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$20000 per year for 2 years.

The position is full-time (100%) and placed at the department of Food Sciences, Laval University (Quebec, Canada), under the supervision of Dr Laurent Bazinet and the co-direction of Dr. Marie-Claude Gentès (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), for a fixed term of two years. Salary of 20 000$ /year (CAD) excluding social benefits and faculty grants.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Submission of research proposal AND project outline	$500
First submission of thesis	$1,000
Total	$1,500

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Food Science and Technology

Requirements and Conditions

Applications are due by August 31th, 2024 or until the candidate is selected. The candidate will start in Fall 2024 or according to his/her availability. In order to be considered, applicants are requested to submit the followings:
- Current resume or CV
- Summary statement of research and career interests

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Application Deadline

October 31, 2024

Find Out More

Véronique Perreault
Professionnelle de recherche
Département des sciences des aliments
veronique.perreault.5@ulaval.ca