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Alice Nongonierma, PhD
Principal Scientist Proteins - Kerry
Go To Contributors ArticlesAlice holds an Engineering Degree in Food Science & Technology (ENSBANA, Dijon, France), MSc in Food Science (ENSBANA) and a PhD in Food Science (Danone Vitapole Palaiseau & ENSBANA). Alice has published over 70 peer-reviewed publications in the generation, isolation and characterisation of bioactive peptides from Dairy, Plant & Edible insect proteins as well as in the flavour characterisation of dairy products. She is currently a RD&A Senior Scientist for proteins in Kerry working in the development of Nutritional Plant and Dairy Proteins. More particularly, she is involved in projects around the development of Nutritional protein bars and Beverages.
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