Idaresit Ekaette, McGill University

Research

Bioactives Caramelization Crystal engineering Food structure Nanofiber Phenolic compounds Polymer Powder

Latest papers

Starch Selection in Sweet Food Systems: A Texture-Driven Framework Across Confectionery and Dessert Matrices.
Journal of texture studies · 2026 · senior author
Advanced encapsulation techniques for naringin: combining in-vitro mechanisms, in-vivo evidence, and pharmacokinetic insights for targeted pharmaceutical and functional food applications.
Food chemistry · 2026 · senior author
Crustacean and Mollusc Shell Proteins: Origin, Structure, and Functionality.
Journal of food science · 2026 · senior author

All 7 publications

Latest funding

Pyrolysis of sugars and phenolic compounds for the formation of novel structured food materials
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$64,000
Pyrolysis of sugars and phenolic compounds for the formation of novel structured food materials
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

7 publications.

01

Starch Selection in Sweet Food Systems: A Texture-Driven Framework Across Confectionery and Dessert Matrices.

Pournemati N, Biyimba B, Buzera A, Ekaette I

Journal of texture studies2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.70117 PMID: 42741808

02

Advanced encapsulation techniques for naringin: combining in-vitro mechanisms, in-vivo evidence, and pharmacokinetic insights for targeted pharmaceutical and functional food applications.

Sojan A, Ishara J, Ekaette I

Food chemistry2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.150414 PMID: 42485780

03

Crustacean and Mollusc Shell Proteins: Origin, Structure, and Functionality.

Wijesekara T, Ekaette I

Journal of food science2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.71080 PMID: 42101248

04

Thermal processing-driven functional transformations of egg components: Albumen and yolk.

Cobbinah-Sam E, Ekaette I

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117929 PMID: 41412638

05

Potential health benefits of insect bioactive metabolites and consumer attitudes towards edible insects.

Ishara J, Ekaette I, Matendo R, Vandenberg G, Niassy S, Katcho K, Kinyuru J

NPJ science of food2025

DOI: 10.1038/s41538-025-00549-x PMID: 41006283

06

Starch functionality in cosmetics and personal care products.

Biyimba BN, Ekaette I, Cobbinah-Sam E

Carbohydrate polymers2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123597 PMID: 40484581

07

Upcycling Eggshell Matrix for Sustainable Production of Glycosaminoglycans.

Cobbinah-Sam E, Ekaette I

Biopolymers2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1002/bip.70040 PMID: 40690197

Pyrolysis of sugars and phenolic compounds for the formation of novel structured food materials

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ekaette, Idaresit

Keywords: bioactives; caramelization; food structure; crystal engineering; powder; nanofiber; phenolic compounds; polymer; synthesis; thermal processing

$64,000

Pyrolysis of sugars and phenolic compounds for the formation of novel structured food materials

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Ekaette, Idaresit

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Bioactives Dear Professor Ekaette, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Starch Selection in Sweet Food Systems: A Texture-Driven Framework Across Confectionery and Dessert Matrices." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Pyrolysis of sugars and phenolic compounds for the formation of novel structured food materials" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]