Dr. Mudasir Ahmad
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Dr. Mudasir Ahmad

Research Scholar
Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Technology from University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

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Biography

My areas of research are mainly focused on the encapsulation of bioactive compounds to improve their nutraceutical effects on human health. I have micro/nano encapsulated many biomolecules like folic acid, catechin, resveratrol, anthocyanins, probiotics and multivitamins in starch and β-glucan and studied their release behaviour and bioactivity under invitro digestion

Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Food Hydrocolloids
62%
Food Processing
90%
Macromolecules
75%
Food Agriculture
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
9
Articles
57
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ahmad, M., S. Qureshi, M.H. Akbar, S.A. Siddiqui and A. Gani et al., 2022. Plant-based meat alternatives: Compositional analysis, current development and challenges. Appl. Food Res., Vol. 2. 10.1016/j.afres.2022.100154.
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  2. Maqsood, S., O. Adiamo, M. Ahmad and P. Mudgil, 2020. Bioactive compounds from date fruit and seed as potential nutraceutical and functional food ingredients. Food Chem., Vol. 308. 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125522.
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  3. Jhan, F., A. Shah, A. Gani, M. Ahmad and N. Noor, 2020. Nano-reduction of starch from underutilised millets: effect on structural, thermal, morphological and nutraceutical properties. Int. J. Bio. Macromol., 159: 1113-1121.
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  4. Ahmad, M., A. Gani, I. Hassan, Q. Huang and H. Shabbir, 2020. Production and characterization of starch nanoparticles by mild alkali hydrolysis and ultra-sonication process. Sci. Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1038/s41598-020-60380-0.
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  5. Ahmad, M., A. Gani, F.A. Masoodi and S.H. Rizvi, 2020. Influence of ball milling on the production of starch nanoparticles and its effect on structural, thermal and functional properties. Int. J. Bio. Macromol., 151: 85-91.
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  6. Jan, K., M. Ahmad, S. Rehman, A. Gani and K. Khaqan, 2019. Effect of roasting on physicochemical and antioxidant properties of kalonji (Nigella sativa) seed flour. J. Food Meas. Charact., 13: 1364-1372.
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  7. Ahmad, M., P. Mudgil, A. Gani, F. Hamed, F.A. Masoodi and S. Maqsood, 2019. Nano-encapsulation of catechin in starch nanoparticles: characterization, release behavior and bioactivity retention during simulated in-vitro digestion. Food Chem., 270: 95-104.
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  8. Ahmad, M., P. Mudgil and S. Maqsood, 2019. Camel whey protein microparticles for safe and efficient delivery of novel camel milk derived probiotics. LWT, 108: 81-88.
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  9. Ahmad, M., A. Gani, F. Hamed and S. Maqsood, 2019. Comparative study on utilization of micro and nano sized starch particles for encapsulation of camel milk derived probiotics (Pediococcus acidolactici). LWT, 110: 231-238.
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  10. Wani, T.A., F.A. Masoodi, A. Gani, W.N. Baba and N. Rahmanian et al., 2018. Olive oil and its principal bioactive compound: Hydroxytyrosol-a review of the recent literature. Trends Food Sci. Technol., 77: 77-90.
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  11. Mudgil, P., B. Jumah, M. Ahmad, F. Hamed and S. Maqsood, 2018. Rheological, micro-structural and sensorial properties of camel milk yogurt as influenced by gelatin. LWT, 98: 646-653.
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  12. Gani, A., A. Shah, M. Ahmad, B.A. Ashwar and F.A. Masoodi, 2018. β-D-glucan as an enteric delivery vehicle for probiotics. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 106: 864-869.
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  13. Ahmad, M., B. Ashraf, A. Gani and A. Gani, 2018. Microencapsulation of saffron anthocyanins using β glucan and β cyclodextrin: Microcapsule characterization, release behaviour & antioxidant potential during in-vitro digestion. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 109: 435-442.
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  14. Anjum, S., A. Gani, M. Ahmad, A. Shah, F.A. Masoodi, Y. Shah and A. Gani, 2017. Antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of walnut extract (Juglans regia L.) processed by different methods and identification of compounds using GC/MS and LC/MS technique. J. Food Process. Preserv., Vol. 41, No. 1. 10.1111/jfpp.12756.
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  15. Ahmad, M., S. Qureshi, S. Maqsood, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2017. Micro-encapsulation of folic acid using horse chestnut starch and β-cyclodextrin: Microcapsule characterization, release behavior and antioxidant potential during GI tract conditions. Food Hydrocolloids, 66: 154-160.
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  16. Wani, T.A., S.M. Wani, M. Ahmad, M. Ahmad, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2016. Bioactive profile, health benefits and safety evaluation of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.): A review. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 2. .
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  17. Wani, T.A., A.G. Shah, S.M. Wani, I.A. Wani, F.A. Masoodi, N. Nissar and M.A. Shagoo, 2016. Suitability of different food grade materials for the encapsulation of some functional foods well reported for their advantages and susceptibility. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr., 56: 2431-2454.
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  18. Shah, A., A. Gani, M. Ahmad, B.A. Ashwar and F.A. Masoodi, 2016. β-Glucan as an encapsulating agent: Effect on probiotic survival in simulated gastrointestinal tract. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 82: 217-222.
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  19. Muzaffar, S., M. Ahmad, S.M. Wani, A. Gani and W.N. Baba et al., 2016. Ultrasound treatment: Effect on physicochemical, microbial and antioxidant properties of cherry (Prunus avium). J. Food Sci. Technol., 53: 2752-2759.
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  20. Mushtaq, M., A. Gani, F.A. Masoodi and M. Ahmad, 2016. Himalayan cheese (Kalari/Kradi)-Effect of different probiotic strains on oxidative stability, microbiological, sensory and nutraceutical properties during storage. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 67: 74-81.
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  21. Khan, A.A., A. Gani, M. Ahmad, F.A. Masoodi, F. Amin and S. Kousar, 2016. Mushroom varieties found in the Himalayan regions of India: Antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities. Food Sci. Biotechnol., 25: 1095-1100.
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  22. Gani, A., W.N. Baba, M. Ahmad, U. Shah and A.A. Khan et al., 2016. Effect of ultrasound treatment on physico-chemical, nutraceutical and microbial quality of strawberry. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 66: 496-502.
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  23. Gani, A., K. Prasad, M. Ahmad and A. Gani, 2016. Time-dependent extraction kinetics of infused components of different Indian black tea types using UV spectroscopy. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 2. .
  24. Gani, A., A. Jan, A. Shah, F.A. Masoodi and M. Ahmad et al., 2016. Physico-chemical, functional and structural properties of RS3/RS4 from kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars. Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 87: 514-521.
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  25. Baba, W.N., S. Din, H.A. Punoo, T.A. Wani, M. Ahmad and F.A. Masoodi, 2016. Comparison of cheese and paneer whey for production of a functional pineapple beverage: Nutraceutical properties and Shelf life. J. Food Sci. Technol., 53: 2558-2568.
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  26. Baba, W.N., I. Rashid, A. Shah, M. Ahmad and A. Gani et al., 2016. Effect of microwave roasting on antioxidant and anticancerous activities of barley flour. J. Saudi Soc. Agric. Sci., 15: 12-19.
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  27. Baba, U., T. Hamid, M. Ahmad, F.A. Masoodi, A. Gani and S. Baba, 2016. Study of physicochemical and functional properties of wheat and rice flour blends and physical and sensory analysis of cakes. Nutra Foods. (In Press). .
  28. Ahmad, M., A. Gani, A. Shah, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2016. Germination and microwave processing of barley (Hordeum vulgare L) changes the structural and physicochemical properties of β-D-glucan and enhances its antioxidant potential. Carbohydrate Polymers, 153: 696-702.
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  29. Shah, U., A. Gani, B.A. Ashwar, A. Shah and M. Ahmad et al., 2015. A review of the recent advances in starch as active and nanocomposite packaging films. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 1. .
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  30. Shah, S., A. Gani, M. Ahmad, A. Shah, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2015. In vitro antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of microwave-extracted green tea and black tea (Camellia sinensis): A comparative study. Nutrafoods, 14: 207-215.
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  31. Shah, A., M. Ahmad, B.A. Ashwar, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi et al., 2015. Effect of γ-irradiation on structure and nutraceutical potential of β-D-glucan from barley (Hordeum vulgare). Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 72: 1168-1175.
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  32. Rasool, N., W.N. Baba, S. Muzzaffar, F.A. Masoodi, M. Ahmad and M.M. Bhat, 2015. A correlation study of proximate composition, physical and cooking properties of new high yielding and disease resistant rice varieties. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 1. .
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  33. Rashid, U., A. Gani, A. Shah, M. Ahmad, W.N. Baba and F.A. Masoodi, 2015. Effect of sand roasting on the antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of barley (Hordeum vulgare). Nutrafoods, 14: 227-236.
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  34. Mushtaq, M., A. Gani, P.H. Shetty, F.A. Masoodi and M. Ahmad, 2015. Himalayan cheese (Kalari/Kradi): Effect of different storage temperatures on its physicochemical, microbiological and antioxidant properties. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 63: 837-845.
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  35. Jan, U., A. Gani, M. Ahmad, U. Shah and W.N. Baba et al., 2015. Characterization of cookies made from wheat flour blended with buckwheat flour and effect on antioxidant properties. J. Food Sci. Technol., 52: 6334-6344.
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  36. Gani, A., N. Rasool, A. Shah, M. Ahmad and A. Gani et al., 2015. DNA scission inhibition, antioxidant, and antiproliferative activities of water chestnut (Trapa natans) extracted in different solvents. Cyta J. Food, 13: 415-419.
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  37. Gani, A., A.A. Broadway, M. Ahmad, B.A. Ashwar and A.A. Wani et al., 2015. Effect of whey and casein protein hydrolysates on rheological, textural and sensory properties of cookies. J. Food Sci. Technol., 52: 5718-5726.
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  38. Gani, A., A. Hussain, M. Ahmad, W.N. Baba and A. Gani et al., 2015. Engineering and functional properties of four varieties of pulses and their correlative study. J. Food Meas. Charact., 9: 347-358.
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  39. Ahmad, M., W.N. Baba, T.A. Wani, A. Gani and A. Gani et al., 2015. Effect of green tea powder on thermal, rheological and functional properties of wheat flour and physical, nutraceutical and sensory analysis of cookies. J. Food Sci. Technol., 52: 5799-5807.
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  40. Ahmad, M., W.N. Baba, A. Gani, T.A. Wani, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2015. Effect of extraction time on antioxidants and bioactive volatile components of green tea (Camellia sinensis), using GC/MS. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 1. .
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  41. Shah, U., W.N. Baba, M. Ahmad, A. Shah and A. Gani et al., 2014. In vitro antioxidant and anti-proliferative activities of seed extracts of Nymphaea Mexicana in different solvents and GC-MS analysis. Int. J. Drug Dev. Res., 6: 68-79.
  42. Ahmad, M., W.N. Baba, U. Shah, A. Gani, A. Gani and F.A. Masoodi, 2014. Nutraceutical properties of the green tea polyphenols. J. Food Proc. Technol., Vol. 5. .
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  43. Ahmad, M., A. Gani, W.N. Baba, A. Gani and S.M. Wani et al., 2013. Effect of extraction time on physiologically important constituents of green tea (Camellia sinensis) using GC/MS. J. Food Proces. Technol., 4: 276-281.