Leslie Thompson, Ph.D.
Professor
Animal & Food Sciences

Food quality; Composition; Safety & security as affected; Processing & handling in
the food chain
Research Interests
- Composition and analysis of foods for nutrient composition and bioactive components
- Assessment of food quality
- Sensory analysis of food
- Consumer acceptance of food
- Safe food handling in manufacturing, retail, and home
- Food safety and microbiology
Center of Excellence in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Research
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Email
obesity.ori@ttu.edu