Publications
Articles (*corresponding author)
2026
192. Liu, Y., Shi, Y., Tao, T., Xiao, Y., Zhang, N., Teng, Y., Li, Y., Li, B. and Zhu, X.*, 2026. Casein phosphopeptide as a high-performance cryoprotectant in frozen dough: Ice inhibition behaviors, stabilized gluten network, and improved quality attributes. Food Research International, p.118310.
191. Li, Y., Hong, S., Xu, Z., Yang, J.M., Sivakumar, K., Rajpurohit, B., Li, Y., Haff, R., Vandemark, G., Huang, H. and Xu, Y.*, 2026. Compositional, structural, and functional properties of dietary fiber from Desi chickpea hulls affected by extraction approaches. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, pp.1-15.
2025
190. Kumar, N. and Li, Y.*, 2025. Solvent-dependent structural and dynamic behavior of α-gliadin in aqueous ethanol systems: Insights from molecular dynamics simulations. Food Chemistry, p.147044. (PDF)
189. Rajpurohit, B., Tilley, M., Wu, X. and Li, Y.*, 2025. Incorporating Whole Pulse Flour From Cowpea, Navy Bean, and Red Bean in Whole Wheat Flour Bread. Cereal Chemistry.
188. Hong, S., Rougeau, D., Li, Y., Patel, N., Rajpurohit, B., Haff, R., Zhang, Y., Li, Y. and Xu, Y.*, 2025. Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Fiber-Rich Hulls from Different Pulses: A Comparative Study. ACS Food Science & Technology.
187. Zhang, R., Li, Y.*, Li, Y.*, Zhang, H*. 2025. Discovering potential anti-skin-aging peptides in collagen: computer-assisted rapid screening and structure–activity relationships. Collagen & Leather 7, 30.
186. Kobayashi, K., Sudasinghe, K., Bender, R., Suzauddula, M., Li, C., Wu, C., Li, Y.*, & Wang, W.* (2025). Discovery of Anti-Aging Effects of Wheat Bran Extract in a D-Galactose-Induced Rat Model of Oxidative Stress. Nutrients, 17(18), 2954.
185. Barretto, R., Qi, G., Rajpurohit, B., Jones, C., Sun, X.S., Li, Y. and Wang, D.*, 2025. Development of bio-based hempseed protein adhesives with enhanced properties and performance via glyoxal and zinc chloride modification. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, p.104165.
184. Teng, Y., Xu, X., Chen, B., Wang, R., Zhang, T.*, Zhu, X., Li, Y., Han, Z. and Zeng, X.A.*, 2025. Novel Approach to Binary Protein Construction via Pulsed Electric Field-Induced Unfolding: Comprehensive Enhancement of Chickpea Protein Properties. Food Hydrocolloids, p.111983.
183. Pulivarthi, M., Rajpurohit, B., Chakraborty, S., Li, Y., Bean, S. and Siliveru, K.*, 2025. Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Dry and Wet Fractionated Red Lentil Proteins. Sustainable Food Proteins. 3, e70030.
182. Kwon, H., Xu, Y., Xu, X. and Li, Y.*, 2025. Unraveling the physicochemical differences among Osborne protein classes via bioinformatics and AI. Food Research International, 221, p.117322. (PDF)
181. Yang, J.*, Kumar, N., Kuang, H., Li, Y.*, and Song, J., 2025. Modification of structural properties and potential allergenicity of ovalbumin induced by ultrasound treatment during in vitro digestion. Food Chemistry, p.146015. (PDF)
180. Zhou, J., Li, Y., Bean, S.R., Armstrong, P.R. and Wu, X.*, 2025. Rapid and nondestructive prediction of total starch and amylose contents in single sorghum kernel (SSK) based on near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. Carbohydrate Polymers, p.124257. (PDF)
179. Kumar, N., Du, Z., Amachawadi, R.G., Guo, X., Zhao, J. and Li, Y.*, 2025. Membrane Selectivity Mechanisms of the Antimicrobial Peptide Snakin-Z Against Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Membrane Models. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B. (PDF)
178. Zolqadri, R. and Li, Y.* (2025), A Comprehensive Review of Cowpea Proteins: Chemistry, Extraction, Techno-Functionality, Modification, and Food Applications. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf., 24: e70218. (PDF)
177. Xiao, R., Hong, S., Li, S., Zheng, Y., Wang, D., Xu, Y. and Li, Y.* 2025, Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Kafirin-Enriched Proteins Extracted From Various Grain Sorghums and Their Distillers' Grains. Sustainable Food Proteins, 3: e70010.
176. Olagunju, O., Stump, M. & Li, Y. Machine learning-enabled nondestructive quality analysis of animal protein-based foods: a comprehensive review. Agric. Prod. Process. Sto. 1, 7 (2025). (OA)
175. Gui, Y., Chen, G., Tian, W., Jaenisch, B.R., Lollato, R.P. and Li, Y.* (2025), Enhanced and Integrated Crop Management Improved Hard Red Winter Wheat Grain Yield and End-Use Characteristics. Cereal Chemistry. (PDF)
174. Rahman, M. S., Qi, G., Li, C., Li, Y., Wang, W., Atala, A., & Sun, X. S.* (2025). Differential Effects of Wheat Bran Antioxidants on the Growth Dynamics of Human Cancer Cells. Foods, 14(9), 1633.
173. Xu, J.*, Liu, J., Li, Y. and Zhao, Y., 2025. Review on the preparation, properties, application, and future trends of starch ester-based Pickering emulsions. Food Hydrocolloids, p.111851. (PDF)
172. Du, Z., Fu, W., Guo, X., Caragea, D. and Li, Y.*, 2025. FusionESP: Improved Enzyme–Substrate Pair Prediction by Fusing Protein and Chemical Knowledge. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling. (PDF)
171. Kumar, N., Hong, S., Zhu, Y., Garay, A., Yang, J., Henderson, D., Zhang, X., Xu, Y. and Li, Y.*, 2025. Comprehensive review of chickpea (Cicer arietinum): Nutritional significance, health benefits, techno‐functionalities, and food applications. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 24(2), p.e70152. (PDF)
170. Zhang, R., Li, Y., Ali, U., Li, Y. and Zhang, H.*, 2025. Unveiling novel antioxidant peptides from silk fibroin proteins: An integrated in silico and in vitro study. Food Chemistry, p.143292.
169. Kumar, N., Du, Z. and Li, Y.*, 2025. pLM4CPPs: Protein Language Model-Based Predictor for Cell Penetrating Peptides. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling. (PDF)
168. Xiao, R., Flory, J., Alavi, S., & Li, Y.* (2025). Physicochemical and functional properties of plant proteins before and after extrusion texturization. Food Hydrocolloids, 111119. (PDF)
167.Yang, J.*, Kumar, N., Kuang, H., Song, J., & Li, Y.* 2025. Changes of digestive stability and potential allergenicity of high hydrostatic pressure-treated ovalbumin during in vitro digestion. Food Chemistry, 142962. (PDF)
166. Teng, Y., Ouyang, Z., Tao, T., Zhang, T., Yan, W., Li, Y., Li, B. and Zhu, X.*, 2025. Cyclodextrin induces synergistic cryoprotection with carrageenan oligosaccharide against myofibrillar protein denaturation during fluctuated frozen storage. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.141830.
165. Teng, Y., Wang, Y., Xu, X., Wang, R., Chen, B., Wang, L., Zhan, F., Han, Z., Li, Y., Zhu, X.* and Zeng, X.A.*, 2025. Enhancement of chickpea protein functionalities through higher-intensity pulsed electric field: insights into protein aggregations and structural changes. Food Hydrocolloids, p.111227.
164. Liu, X., Li, Y., Xu, Y. and Huang, H.*, 2025. Techno-economic analysis of producing antioxidant peptides from whole sorghum stillage. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
163. Du, Z., Li, Y.*, 2025. AI is transforming allergenic protein prediction. INFORM, 36 (1), 18-21. (PDF)
162. Kobayashi, K., Suzauddula, M., Bender, R., Li, C., Li, Y.*, Sun, X. S., & Wang, W.* 2025. Functional Properties and Potential Applications of Wheat Bran Extracts in Food and Cosmetics: A Review of Antioxidant, Enzyme-Inhibitory, and Anti-Aging Benefits. Foods, 14(3), 515.
161. Weiss, T.1, Hong, S.1, Xiao, R., Wu, X., Li, Y., Tilley, M. and Wang, D.*, 2025. Assessment of granular starch hydrolysis enzyme on ethanol yield from partially swollen sorghum starch and analysis of extracted protein properties. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, p.101621.
160. Hee Seong, K., Kilburn, L., Aldrich, C. G., Dogan, H., Li, Y., & Alavi, S.* 2025. Internal Versus External Fat in Extrusion of Dry Expanded Dog Kibbles Containing Soy–Impact on Process Stability and Product Uniformity. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 320, 116203.
2024
159. Zhang, Y.1, Zhou, J.1, Tian, W., Gui, Y. and Li, Y.*, 2024. Effects of soy flour formulation and pretreatment on the properties of gluten-free cookies: A comprehensive study from flour, dough, to baked products. Food Chemistry, p.142481. (PDF)
158. Xiao, R., Lou, H., Hu, R., Li, S., Zheng, Y., Wang, D., Xu, Y., Xu, Y. and Li, Y.*, 2024. Enzymatic production and physicochemical and functional properties of sorghum protein isolates. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.137421. (PDF)
157. Du, Z., Fu, W., Guo, X., Caragea, D. and Li, Y.*, 2024. FusionESP: Improved enzyme-substrate pair prediction by fusing protein and chemical knowledge. bioRxiv, pp.2024-08.
156. Li, D., Shi, Y., Ouyang, Z., Teng, Y., Chen, B., Chen, Y., Luo, Y., Zhang, N., Kumar, N., Li, Y., Li, B., & Zhu, X.*, 2024. Pea-Protein-Stabilized Emulsion as a High-Performance Cryoprotectant in Frozen Dough: Effects on Storage Stability and Baking Performance. Foods, 13(23), 3840.
155. Zhang, R., Li, Y., Jiang, Q., Li, Y., Cai, Z. and Zhang, H.*, 2024. ESMR4FBP: A pLM-based regression prediction model for specific properties of food-derived peptides optimized multiple bionic metaheuristic algorithms. Food Chemistry, p.141840.
154. Zhu, X., Liu, X., Ouyang, Z., Shi, Y., Weng, M., Li, X., Kumar, N., Li, Y., Yuan, Y., Dong, Z., Zhan, F., Li, B., and Teng, Y. 2024. Co-stabilization effects of gluten/carrageenan to the over-heated myofibrillar protein: Inhibit the undesirable gel weakening and protein over-aggregations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.136722.
153. Hong, S., Xiao, R., Chen, G., Zhu, Y., Garay, A., Yang, J., Xu, Y. and Li, Y.*, 2024. Effect of cooking conditions on chickpea flour functionality and its protein physicochemical properties. Journal of Food Science.
152. Kwon, H., Du, Z. and Li, Y.*, 2024. AlphaFold 2-based stacking model for protein solubility prediction and its transferability on seed storage proteins. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.134601. (PDF)
151. Li, C., Wu, W., Tilley, M., Chen, R., Sun, X.S., Wang, W. and Li, Y.*, In Vitro Antioxidant Properties of Wheat Bran Extracts and Their Inhibitory Effects on Collagenase, Elastase, and Hyaluronidase. ACS Food Science & Technology.
150. Yang, J.*, Kuang, H., Kumar, N., Song, J. and Li, Y.*, 2024. Changes of structure properties and potential allergenicity of ovalbumin under high hydrostatic pressures. Food Research International, p.114658. (PDF)
149. Sun, X., Li, Y., Wang, M., Amakye, W.K., Ren, J., Matsui, T., Wang, W., Tsopmo, A., Udenigwe, C.C., Giblin, L., Du, M., Mine, Y., De Mejia, E., Aluko, R.E., and Wu, J.* 2024. Research Progress on Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides: An Overview of the 3rd International Symposium on Bioactive Peptides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
148. Jo, M., Shi, J., Nkurikiye, E., Li, Y. and Shi, Y.C.*, 2024. Influence of starch spherulites with different allomorphs and morphologies on reducing gastrointestinal digestibility in bread. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.133439.
147. Arvelli, S., Liu, M., Chen, G., Weiss, T., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Wang, D. and Zheng, Y.*, 2024. Solid-state fermentation of corn to make Chinese liquor: Effect of corn variety and dynamic microbial community variation. LWT, p.116407.
146. Barretto, R., Qi, G., Xiao, R., Jones, C., Sun, X.S., Li, Y., Griffin, J. and Wang, D.*, 2024. Hempseed protein is a potential alternative source for plant protein-based adhesives. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, p.103740.
145. Li, C., Chen, G., Tilley, M., Chen, R., Perez-Fajardo, M., Wu, X. and Li, Y.*, 2024. Enhancing Gluten Network Formation and Bread-Making Performance of Wheat Flour Using Wheat Bran Aqueous Extract. Foods, 13(10), p.1479. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13101479
144. Wang, J.*, Li, Y., Guo, X., Zhu, K. and Wu, Z.*, 2024. A Review of the Impact of Starch on the Quality of Wheat-Based Noodles and Pasta: From the View of Starch Structural and Functional Properties and Interaction with Gluten. Foods, 13(10), p.1507.
143. Chadwick, E., Barrett, A.H., Okamoto, M., Suleiman, Y., Bertola, G.P., Shahbazmohamadi, S., Shetty, A., Li, Y. and Ma, A.W.*, 2024. Binder-Jet 3D Printing of Pea-based Snacks with Modulated Texture. Journal of Food Engineering, p.112112.
142. Zhu, X., He, D., Chen, Y., Duan, X., Li, Y., Yuan, Y., Zhan, F., Li, B. and Teng, Y.*, 2024. Adenosine monophosphate boosts the cryoprotection of ultrasound-assisted freezing to frozen surimi: Insights into protein structures and gelling behaviors. Food Chemistry, p.139343.
141. Jo, M., Qi, J., Du, Z., Li, Y., & Shi, Y.-C.* 2024. Changes in the structure and enzyme binding of starches during in vitro enzymatic hydrolysis using mammalian mucosal enzyme mixtures. Carbohydrate Polymers, 122070.
140. Zhang, T., Teng, Y., He, Y., Li, Y., Yuan, Y., Li, B., Yijie, C. and Zhu, X.*, 2024. Elucidate the molecular basis of ampholytic chitosan as a high-performance cryoprotectant to myosin denaturation: The importance of saccharide charges. Food Hydrocolloids, p.109915.
139. Plattner, B.J.; Hong, S.; Li, Y.; Talavera, M.J.; Dogan, H.; Plattner, B.S.; Alavi, S.*2024. Use of Pea Proteins in High-Moisture Meat Analogs: Physicochemical Properties of Raw Formulations and Their Texturization Using Extrusion. Foods, 13, 1195.
138. Barretto, G. Qi, C. Jones, Y. Li, X.S. Sun*, D. Wang*, 2024, Bio-Based Disposable Containers for Food Services, Advances in Polymer Technology, Article ID 5536535
137. Zhang, G.*, Fritz, A. K., Li, Y., Bowden, R. L., Bai, G., Chen, M.-S., Rupp, J., & Jin, Y. 2024. Registration of ‘KS Big Bow’ hard white winter wheat. Journal of Plant Registrations, 1–5.
136. Dunmire, K.M., Lopez, D.A., Zhang, Y., Jones, C.K., Li, Y., Woodworth, J.C., Goodband, R.D., Tokach, M.D., Stark, C.R., Stein, H.H., Paulk, C.B.* 2024. Effect of the pelleting process on diet formulations with varying levels of crystalline amino acids and reducing sugars on digestibility in growing pigs. Journal of Animal Science, skad423.
2023
135. Du, Z., Xu, Y., Liu, C., Li, Y.* 2023. pLM4Alg: Protein Language Model-Based Predictors for Allergenic Proteins and Peptides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
134. Nkurikiye, E., Lou, H., Churchill, F., Watt, J., Blodgett, P., Karkle, E., Siliveru, K. and Li, Y.* 2023. Physicochemical, rheological, and baking properties of wheat flours from different mill streams. Cereal Chemistry.
133. Farshi, P., Mirmohammadali, S.N., Rajpurohit, B., Smith, J.S. and Li, Y.*, 2023. Pea protein and starch: Functional properties and applications in edible films. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, p.100927.
132. Li, C.; Stump, M.; Wu, W.; Li, Y.*. 2023 Exploring the chemical composition, antioxidant potential, and bread quality effects of the nutritional powerhouse: Wheat bran – A mini-review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100898.
131. Zhu X, Li X, Liu X, Li J, Zeng X-A, Li Y, Yuan Y, Teng Y-X. 2024. Pulse Protein Isolates as Competitive Food Ingredients: Origin, Composition, Functionalities, and the State-of-the-Art Manufacturing. Foods. 13(1):6.
130. Ahmad, M.I., Li, Y., Pan, J., Liu, F., Dai, H., Fu, Y., Huang, T., Farooq, S. and Zhang, H.*, 2023. Collagen and gelatin: Structure, properties, and applications in food industry. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.128037.
129. Li, C., Chen, G., Tilley, M., Chen, Y., & Li, Y.* 2023. Comparing bread-making properties of white and whole wheat flours from 64 different genotypes: A correlation analysis. Journal of Cereal Science, 103793.
128. Li, C., Wu, W., Tilley, M., Chen, R. and Li, Y.*, 2023. Unraveling the Influence of Wheat Bran Chemical Composition, Lipolytic Enzyme Activities, and Phenolic Components on the Bread-Making Properties of Reconstituted Whole Wheat Flours. ACS Food Science & Technology.
127. Pulivarthi, M. K., Buenavista, R. M., Bangar, S. P., Li, Y., Pordesimo, L. O., Bean, S. R., & Siliveru, K.* 2023. Dry fractionation process operations in the production of protein concentrates: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety.
126. Liu, M., Li, S., Weiss, T., Li, Y., Wang, D. and Zheng, Y.*, 2023. Solid-state fermentation of grain sorghum to produce Chinese liquor: Effect of grain properties and fermenting culture. Journal of Cereal Science, p.103776.
125. Tian, W., Li, Y., Guzman, C., Ibba, M. I., Tilley, M., Wang, D., & He, Z.* 2023. Quantification of food bioactives by NIR spectroscopy: Current insights, long-lasting challenges, and future trends. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 124, 105708.
124. Du, Z., Ding, X., Hsu, W., Munir, A., Xu, Y. and Li, Y.*. 2023. pLM4ACE: A protein language model based predictor for antihypertensive peptide screening. Food Chemistry, p.137162. (PDF)
123. Nkurikiye, E., Pulivarthi, M. K., Bhatt, A., Siliveru, K.*, & Li, Y.* 2023. Bulk and flow characteristics of pulse flours: A comparative study of yellow pea, lentil, and chickpea flours of varying particle sizes. Journal of Food Engineering, 111647. (PDF)
122. Nkurikiye, E., Chen, G., Tilley, M., Wu, X., Zhang, G., Fritz, A. and Li, Y.*. 2023. Incorporating chickpea flour can enhance mixing tolerance and dough strength of wheat flour. Cereal Chemistry. (PDF)
121. Lou, H.*, Li, Y., Yang, C., Li, Y., Gao, Y., Li, Y. and Zhao, R.*, 2023. Optimizing the degradation of aflatoxin B1 in corn by Trametes versicolor and improving the nutritional composition of corn. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
120. Weiss, T., Barretto, R., Chen, G., Hong, S., Li, Y., Zheng, Y., Sun, X.S. and Wang, D.*, 2023. Blue, red and white maize as a sustainable resource for production of distilled spirit. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, p.100770.
119. Flory, J.; Xiao, R.; Li, Y.; Dogan, H.; Talavera, M.J.; Alavi, S.*. 2023. Understanding Protein Functionality and Its Impact on Quality of Plant-Based Meat Analogues. Foods, 12, 3232.
118. Xu, S.; Qi, G.; Durrett, T.P.; Li, Y.; Liu, X.; Bai, J.; Chen, M.-S.; Sun, X.*; Wang, W.*. 2023. High Nutritional Quality of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Generated Proteins through an Advanced Scalable Peptide Hydrogel 3D Suspension System. Foods, 12, 2713.
117. Lou, H., Yang, C., Li, Y., Li, Y., Li, Y. and Zhao, R.*, 2023. Optimization of aflatoxin B1 degradation in corn by Ganoderma sinense through solid-state fermentation. LWT, p.114959.
116. J. Brown, R. Hu, R. Xiao, R. Liu, Y. Li, K. Getty*. 2023. Enzyme-modified soy protein hydrolysates in muffins. Cereal Technology, 02, 4-18.
115. Du, Z., Comer, J., Li, Y.*. 2023. Bioinformatics approaches to discovering food-derived bioactive peptides: Reviews and perspectives. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry. (PDF)
114. Du, Z., Ding, X., Xu, Y., Li, Y.*. 2023. UniDL4BioPep: A universal deep learning architecture for binary classification in peptide bioactivity. Briefings in Bioinformatics, bbad135, (PDF)
113. Nkurikiye, E., Xiao, R., Tilley, M., Siliveru, K., Li, Y.*. 2023. Bread-making properties of different pulse flours in composites with refined wheat flour. Journal of Texture Studies.
112. Webb, D.; Dogan, H.; Li, Y.; Alavi, S.*. 2023. Physico-Chemical Properties and Texturization of Pea, Wheat and Soy Proteins Using Extrusion and Their Application in Plant-Based Meat. Foods, 12, 1586.
111. Lou, H., Yang, C., Gong, Y., Li, Y., Li, Y., Tian, S., Zhao, Y. and Zhao, R.*, 2023. Edible Fungi Efficiently Degrade Aflatoxin B1 in Cereals and Improve Their Nutritional Composition by Solid-state Fermentation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, p.131139.
110. Li, C., Tilley, M., Chen, R., Siliveru, K., Li, Y.*. 2023. Effect of bran particle size on rheology properties and baking quality of whole wheat flour from four different varieties. LWT, 175, 114504.
109. Wang, C.*, Alavi, S., Li, Y., Dogan, H. 2023. The Physical Properties of High-Quality Proteins Expanded Extrudates made from Corn Meal, Chickpea Flour and Yellow Pea Concentrate. Starch, 2200197.
108. Li, Y.*, Wu, X. 2023. Processing and Properties Analysis of Grain Foods. Processes. 11(1):95.
107. Xu, J.*, Li, Y.*. 2023. Wheat gluten-based coatings and films: Preparation, properties, and applications. Journal of Food Science. (PDF)
106. Rajpurohit, B., Li, Y*. 2023. Overview on pulse proteins for future foods: Ingredient development and novel applications. Journal of Future Foods. 3, 340-346.
2022
105. Webb, D., Dogan, H., Li, Y., Alavi, S.*. 2022. Use of Legume Flours and Fiber for Tailoring Structure and Texture of Pea Protein based Extruded Meat Alternatives. Journal of Food Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16397
104. Zhang, J., Griffin, J., Li, Y., Wang, D.*, Wang, W*. 2022. Antioxidant Properties of Hemp Proteins: From Functional Food to Phytotherapy and Beyond. Molecules, 27, 7924. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27227924
103. Du, Z., Li, Y.*. 2022. Computer-Aided Approaches for Screening Antioxidative Dipeptides and Application to Sorghum Proteins. ACS Food Science & Technology. (PDF)
102. Rivera, J., Siliveru, K.*, Li, Y.*. 2022. A comprehensive review on pulse protein fractionation and extraction: processes, functionality, and food applications. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. (PDF)
101. Webb, D., Li, Y., Alavi, S.*. 2022. Chemical and physicochemical features of common plant proteins and their extrudates for use in plant-based meat. Trends in Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2022.11.006
100. DP, S., Nkurikiye, E., Rajpurohit, B., Li, Y.* and Siliveru, K.*. 2022. Significance of different milling methods on white proso millet flour physicochemical, rheological, and baking properties. Journal of Texture Studies. https://doi.org/10.1111/jtxs.12717
99. Hong S., Shen Y., Li Y.*. 2022. Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Texturized Vegetable Proteins and Cooked Patty Textures: Comprehensive Characterization and Correlation Analysis. Foods. 11(17):2619. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172619
98. Chen, G., Wang, J. and Li, Y.* 2022. Extracts of sorghum bran, grape seed, and green tea: chromatographic comparison of phenolic profiles and mitigation effect on acrylamide in antioxidant-fortified bread. Food Chemistry Advances, p.100082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2022.100082
97. Du, Z. and Li, Y.*. 2022. Review and perspective on bioactive peptides: A roadmap for research, development, and future opportunities. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 9, 100353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100353
96. Du, Z., Wang, D. and Li, Y.* 2022. Comprehensive Evaluation and Comparison of Machine Learning Methods in QSAR Modeling of Antioxidant Tripeptides. ACS Omega. 7, 29, 25760–25771. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c03062
95. Shen, C., Deng, Z., Rao, J., Yang, Z., Li, Y., Wu, D.* and Chen, K. 2022. Characterization of glycosylated gelatin/pullulan nanofibers fabricated by multi-fluid mixing solution blow spinning. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 214, 512-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.082
94. Tebben, L., Chen, G., Tilley, M. and Li, Y.*, 2022. Improvement of whole wheat dough and bread properties by emulsifiers. Grain & Oil Science and Technology. 5, 59-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaost.2022.05.001
93. Z. Du, W. Tian, M. Tilley, D. Wang, G. Zhang, Y. Li*. 2022. Quantitative Assessment of Wheat Quality Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy: A Comprehensive Review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 1-54. (PDF)
92. W. Tian, Y. Zheng, W. Wang, D. Wang, M. Tilley, G. Zhang, Z. He*, Y. Li*. 2022. A comprehensive review of wheat phytochemicals: from farm to fork and beyond. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 1–35. (PDF)
91. Y. Shen, S. Hong, G. Singh, K. Koppel, Y. Li*. 2022. Improving functional properties of pea protein through “green” modifications using enzymes and polysaccharides. Food Chemistry, 132687, (PDF)
90. Shen, Y., Du, Z., Wu, X. and Li, Y.*. 2022. Modulating molecular interactions in pea protein to improve its functional properties. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100313.
89. T. Weiss, J. Zhao, R. Hu, M. Liu, Y. Li, Y. Zheng, G. Smith, D. Wang*. 2022. Production of distilled spirits using grain sorghum through liquid fermentation. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100314.
88. Pulivarthi, M.K., Selladurai, M., Nkurikiye, E., Li, Y. and Siliveru, K*. 2022. Significance of milling methods on brown teff flour, dough, and bread properties. Journal of Texture Studies.
87. J. Zhao, T. Weiss, Z. Du, S. Hong, S. R. Bean, Y. Li*, D. Wang*. 2022. Comparative evaluation of physicochemical and fermentative responses of three sorghum varieties from dryland and irrigated land and the properties of proteins from distillers’ grains. Journal of Cereal Science, 104, 103432,
86. Y. Shen, K.S. Babu, J. Amamcharla, Y. Li*. 2022. Emulsifying properties of pea protein/guar gum conjugates and mayonnaise application. International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
85. Gui, Y.1, Chen, G.1, Tian, W., Yang, S., Chen, J., Wang, F., Li, Y.* 2022. Normal rice flours perform better in gluten-free bread than glutinous rice flours. J Food Sci, 87, 554-566.
84. J. Xu*, Y. Shen, Y. Zheng, G. Smith, X. S. Sun, D. Wang, Y. Zhao, W. Zhang & Y. Li*. 2022. Duckweed (Lemnaceae) for potentially nutritious human food: A review. Food Reviews International, [PDF]
83. Y. Shen, S. Hong, Z. Du, M. Chao, T. O'Quinn, Y. Li*. 2022. Effect of adding modified pea protein as functional extender on the physical and sensory properties of beef patties. LWT, 154, 112774
82. S. Ma*, H. Lin, C. Liu, Y. Li, X. Lin. 2022. Understanding Macromolecular Interactions: Key to Developing New Cereal-based Foods. International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
81. R. Hu, J. Xu, G. Qi, W. Wang, X. S. Sun, Y. Li*. 2022. Antioxidative hydrolysates from corn gluten meal may effectively reduce lipid oxidation and inhibit HepG2 cancer cell growth. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 7, 100252.
80. Wang, C., Alavi, S.*, Li, Y. and Dogan, H. 2022. Influence of chickpea flour and yellow pea concentrate additive amount and in-barrel moisture content on the physiochemical properties of extruded extrudates. J Food Process Preserv. 46, 2, e16233.
79. W. Tian, J. Tong, X. Zhu, P. F. Martin, Y. Li, Z. He, Y. Zhang*. 2021. Effects of Different Pilot-Scale Milling Methods on Bioactive Components and End-Use Properties of Whole Wheat Flour. Foods. 10(11):2857.
2021
78. M. K. Pulivarthi, E. Nkurikiye, J. Watt, Y. Li, K. Siliveru*. 2021. Comprehensive Understanding of Roller Milling on the Physicochemical Properties of Red Lentil and Yellow Pea Flours. Processes, 9(10), 1836. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9101836
77. W. Tian, B. Jaenisch, Y. Gui, R. Hu, G. Chen, R.P. Lollato, Y. Li*. 2021. Effect of environment and field management strategies on phenolic acid profiles of hard red winter wheat genotypes. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
76. Zhang, Y.; Hu, R.; Tilley, M.; Siliveru, K.; Li, Y*. 2021. Effect of Pulse Type and Substitution Level on Dough Rheology and Bread Quality of Whole Wheat-Based Composite Flours. Processes, 9, 1687.
75. G. Zhang*, T. J. Martin, A. K. Fritz, Y. Li, B. W. Seabourn, R. Y. Chen, G. Bai, R. L. Bowden, M. Chen, J. Rupp, Y. Jin, X. Chen, J. A. Kolmer, D. S. Marshall. 2021. Registration of ‘KS Hamilton’ Hard Red Winter Wheat. Journal of Plant Registrations.
74. J. Zhao, D. Wang*, Y. Li*. 2021. Proteins in dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS): A review of animal feed value and potential non-food uses. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 98, 10, 957-968.
73. L. Tebben, G. Chen, M. Tilley, Y. Li*. 2021. Improvement of whole wheat dough and bread qualities with hydrocolloids. Cereal Technology/Getreidetechnologie. Ausgabe 3/2021, ab S. 4. [PDF]
72. W. Tian, R. Hu, G. Chen, Y. Zhang, W. Wang, Y. Li*. 2021. Potential bioaccessibility of phenolic acids in whole wheat products during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and probiotic fermentation. Food Chemistry.
71. X. Tang1, Y. Shen1, Y. Zhang, M. W. Schilling, Y. Li*. 2021. Parallel comparison of functional and physicochemical properties of common pulse proteins. LWT. 146, 111594.
70. W. Tian, T. C. Wilson, G. Chen, M. J. Guttieri, N. Nelson, A. Fritz, G. Smith, Y. Li*. 2021. Effects of environment, nitrogen, and sulfur on total phenolic content and phenolic acid composition of winter wheat grain. Cereal Chemistry.
69. J. Xu*, Y. Li, Y. Zhao, D. Wang, W. Wang. 2021. Influence of antioxidant dietary fiber on dough properties and bread qualities: A review. Journal of Functional Foods. 80, 104434.
68. Y. Shen, Y. Li*. 2021. Acylation modification and/or guar gum conjugation enhanced functional properties of pea protein isolate. Food Hydrocolloids. 117, 106686, (PDF)
67. G. Zhang*, T. J. Martin, A. K. Fritz, R. L. Bowden, Y. Li, G. Bai, M. Chen, Y. Jin, X. Chen, J. A. Kolmer, B. W. Seabourn, R. Y. Chen, D. S. Marshall. 2021. Registration of ‘KS Silverado’ Hard White Winter Wheat. Journal of Plant Registrations.
66. Y. Xu, J. Zhao, R. Hu, W. Wang, J. Griffin, Y. Li, X. S. Sun, D. Wang*. 2021. Effect of genotype on the physicochemical, nutritional, and antioxidant properties of hempseed. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 3, 100119
65. J. Wang, X. Guo, Y. Li, K. Zhu*. 2021. The addition of alpha amylase improves the quality of Chinese dried noodles. Journal of Food Science. 86, 3, 860-866.
64. K. Liu*, S. Seegers, W. Cao, J. Wanasundara, J. Chen, A. Esteves da Silva, M. Y. Fahrie, K. Ross, A. Lozano Franco, T. Vrijenhoek, P. Bhowmik, Y. Li, X. Wu, S. Bloomer. 2021. An International Collaborative Study on Trypsin Inhibitor Assay for Legumes, Cereals and Related Products. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.
63. G. Zhang*, T. J. Martin, A. K. Fritz, Y. Li, G. Bai, R. L. Bowden, M. Chen, Y. Jin, X. Chen, J. A. Kolmer, B. W. Seabourn, R. Y. Chen, D. S. Marshall. 2021. Registration of ‘KS Dallas’ hard red winter wheat. Journal of Plant Registrations.
62. G. Zhang*, A. K. Fritz, S. Haley, Y. Li, G. Bai, R. L. Bowden, M. Chen, Y. Jin, X. Chen, J. A. Kolmer, B. W. Seabourn, R. Y. Chen, D. S. Marshall. 2021. Registration of ‘KS Western Star’ hard red winter wheat. Journal of Plant Registrations.
61. W. Tian, G. Chen, M. Tilley, Y. Li*. 2021. Changes in phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities during the whole wheat bread-making process. Food Chemistry.
60. W. Tian, G. Chen, G. Zhang, D. Wang, M. Tilley, Y. Li*. 2021. Rapid determination of total phenolic content of whole wheat flour using near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics. Food Chemistry.
2020
59. L. Tebben, G. Chen, M. Tilley, Y. Li*. 2020. Individual effects of enzymes and vital wheat gluten on whole wheat dough and bread properties. Journal of Food Science. 85, 12, 4201-4208.
58. W. Tian, G. Chen, Y. Gui, G. Zhang, Y. Li*. 2021. Rapid quantification of total phenolics and ferulic acid in whole wheat using UV–Vis spectrophotometry. Food Control. 123, 107691.
57. R. Hu, G. Chen, Y. Li*. 2020. Production and Characterization of Antioxidative Hydrolysates and Peptides from Corn Gluten Meal using Papain, Ficin, and Bromelain. Molecules. 25, 4091.
56. Y. Li*. 2020. Feeding the Future: Plant-Based Meat for Global Food Security and Environmental Sustainability. Cereal Foods World. 65, 4. [PDF]
55. Y. Shen, X. Tang, Y. Li*. 2020. Drying methods affect physicochemical and functional properties of quinoa protein isolate. Food Chemistry. (PDF)
54. Y. Xu, J. Li, J. Zhao, W. Wang, J. Griffin, Y. Li, S. Bean, M. Tilley, D. Wang. 2020. Hempseed as A Nutritious and Healthy Human Food or Animal Feed Source: A Review. International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
53. J. Xu, Y. Zhang, W. Wang, Y. Li*. 2020. Advanced properties of gluten-free cookies, cakes, and crackers: A review. Trends in Food Science and Technology. 103, 200-213.
52. R. Hu, K. M. Dunmire, C. N. Truelock, C. B. Paulk, G. Aldrich, Y. Li*. 2020. Antioxidant Performances of Corn Gluten Meal and DDGS Protein Hydrolysates in Food, Pet Food, and Feed Systems. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 2, 100030.
51. Y. Wang, Y. Shen, G. Qi, Y. Li, X. S. Sun, D. Qiu*, Y. Li*. 2020. Formation and physicochemical properties of amyloid fibrils from soy protein. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 149, 606-616.
50. G. Chen, R. Hu, Y. Li*. 2020. Potassium bicarbonate improves dough and cookie characteristics through influencing physicochemical and conformation properties of wheat gluten. Food Chemistry: X.
2019
49. Y. Shen, R. Hu, Y. Li*. 2019. Antioxidant and Emulsifying Activities of Corn Gluten Meal Hydrolysates in Oil‐in‐Water Emulsions. J Am Oil Chem Soc.
48. J. Xu, S. Smith, G. Smith, W. Wang, Y. Li*. 2019. Glyphosate Contamination in Grains and Foods: An Overview. Food Control.
47. S. Xu, Y. Shen, G. Chen, S. Bean, Y. Li*. 2019. Antioxidant Characteristics and Identification of Peptides from Sorghum Kafirin Hydrolysates. Journal of Food Science.
46. J. Xu, X. Su, Y. Li, X. Sun, D. Wang, W. Wang*. 2019. Response of bioactive phytochemicals in vegetables and fruits to environmental factors. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 9(3): 233-247.
45. Y. Li*, C. Li, X. S. Sun*. 2019. Isothermal Curing Kinetics of Epoxidized Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and Triacylglycerols. J Am Oil Chem Soc. 96, 9, 1035-1045.
44. S. Xu, Y. Shen, Y. Li*. 2019. Antioxidant Activities of Sorghum Kafirin Alcalase Hydrolysates and Membrane/Gel Filtrated Fractions. Antioxidants. 8, E131
43. S. Xu, Y. Shen, J. Xu, G. Qi, G. Chen, W. Wang, X. Sun, Y. Li*. 2019. Antioxidant and Anticancer Effects in Human Hepatocarcinoma (HepG2) Cells of Papain-hydrolyzed Sorghum Kafirin Hydrolysates. Journal of Functional Foods. 58, 374-382,
42. Y. Shen, G. Chen, Y. Li*. 2019. Effect of added sugars and amino acids on acrylamide formation in white pan bread. Cereal Chemistry.
41. W. Tian, L. Ehmke, R. Miller, Y. Li*. 2019. Changes in bread quality, antioxidant activity, and phenolic acid composition of wheats during early-stage germination. Journal of Food Science.
2018
40. J. Xu, W. Wang, Y. Li*. 2019. Dough properties, bread quality, and associated interactions with added phenolic compounds: A review. Journal of Functional Foods. 52, 629-639.
39. G. Chen, Y. Li*. 2019. Aggregation Behavior of Semolina Gluten during Dough Production and Fresh Pasta Cooking upon Kansui Treatment. Food Chemistry.
38. L. Tebben, Y. Li*. 2018. Effect of Xanthan Gum on Dough Properties and Bread Qualities Made from Whole Wheat Flour. Cereal Chemistry.
37. Y. Shen, L. Tebben, G. Chen, Y. Li*. 2018. Effect of amino acids on Maillard reaction products formation and total antioxidant activity in white pan bread. International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
36. W. Tian, Y. Li*. 2018. Phenolic acid composition and antioxidant activity of hard red winter wheat varieties. Journal of Food Biochemistry.
35. L. Tebben, Y. Shen, Y. Li*. 2018. Improvers and functional ingredients in whole wheat bread: A review of their effects on dough properties and bread quality. Trends in Food Science and Technology.
34. G. Chen, L. Ehmke, C. Sharma, R. Miller, P. Faa, G. Smith, Y. Li*. 2018. Physicochemical properties and gluten structures of hard wheat flour doughs as affected by salt. Food Chemistry.
33. Y. Shen, G. Chen, Y. Li*. 2018. Bread characteristics and antioxidant activities of Maillard reaction products of white pan bread containing various sugars. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 95, 308-315
32. G. Chen, L. Ehmke, R. Miller, P. Faa, G. Smith, Y. Li*. 2018. Effect of sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate on the physicochemical properties of soft wheat flour doughs and gluten polymerization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 66, 6840-6850
31. G. Chen, R. Hu, Y. Li*. 2018. Potassium chloride affects gluten microstructures and dough/bread characteristics similarly as sodium chloride. Journal of Cereal Science, 82, 155-163,
*Articles prior to 2018 are not listed here.
Patents
3. Li*, R. Xiao. System and Method for Producing Sorghum Protein Concentrate and Isolate. US Provisional Patent Application No. 63/644,662, filed on May 9, 2024
2. Y. Li*, Y. Shen. Modified Plant Proteins with Enhanced Functional Properties for Food Uses. PCT Patent Application No.: PCT/US2022/014188, filed on Jan. 28, 2022.
1. Y. Li*, S, Xu, R. Hu. Antioxidant Protein Hydrolysates and Peptides from Cereal Grain Crops. U.S. Patent No.: 11,371,070. Issued on June 28, 2022.
Books/Book Chapters
7. Y. Li, Ed. 2025. Plant-Based Proteins: Production, Physicochemical and Functional Properties. Springer-Nature. Pages: 451.
6. Y. Li, Ed. 2023. Functionality and Food Applications of Plant Proteins.. MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-0365-7697-8 (hardback); ISBN 978-3-0365-7696-1 (PDF). Published: May 2023 Pages: 272.
5. Nkurikiye, Y. Li*. 2023. Physical Properties and Milling Processes of Chickpea and Cowpea. In book: Chickpea and Cowpea.. Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
4. Y. Li, X. Wu., Eds. 2023. Processing and Properties Analysis of Grain Foods. MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-0365-7066-2 (hardback); ISBN 978-3-0365-7067-9 (PDF).
3. Y. Shen, S. Hong, Y. Li*. 2022. Pea protein composition, functionality, modification, and food applications: A review. In Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. ISBN 1043-4526. Elsevier Inc., 2022.
2. J. Zhao, W. Wang, Y. Li, X.S. Sun, D. Wang*. 2022. Chapter 4. Nutritional and chemical composition of industrial hemp seeds. In Industrial Hemp: Food and Nutraceutical Applications. Elsevier Inc., 2022.
1. J. Xu, Y. Li*, W. Wang. 2018. Chapter 3. Corn. J. Wang et al. (eds.), In Bioactive Factors and Processing Technology for Cereal Foods. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, 2019.