Prof. David O'Beirne
IPFN Tasks
Pr. O’ Beirne and his team are responsible for monitoring the effect of minimal processing unit operations on the levels of the phytochemical compound groups (WP 4).
Qualifications
MAgrSc (NUI), PhD (Cornell University)
Contact Details
+353 (0) 61 20 28 45
david.obeirne@ul.ie
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Expertise
Fresh-Cut Produce
- Microbiological safety
- Retention of nutrients
- Quality, technology, innovation.
Phytochemicals
- Fate of antioxidants in foods
- Use of omega-3-rich plant oils in foods
- Polyphenol oxidase in apple and potato
Recent Publications
O'Beirne, D. Murphy, E. and Ni Eidhin, D. 2011. Effects of argon enriched low-oxygen atmospheres and of high-oxygen atmospheres on the kinetics of polyphenoloxidase (PPO). Journal of Food Science, 76(1): E73-E77.
Ni Eidhin, D., and O'Beirne, D. 2010. Oxidative stability and acceptability of camelina oil blended with selected fish oils. Eu. J. Lipid Sci Technol, 112 : 878-886.
Ni Eidhin, D., Deng, P. and O'Beirne, D. 2010. Characterization of polyphenol oxidase from Rooster potato (Solanum tuberosum cv Rooster). Journal of Food Biochemistry, 34: 13-30.
Ni Eidhin, D., and O'Beirne, D. 2010. Oxidative stability of camelina oil in salad dressings, mayonnaises and during frying. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 45: 444-452.
Kenny, O. and O'Beirne, D. 2010. Antioxidant phytochemicals in fresh-cut carrot discs as affected by peeling method. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 58:247-253.
Kenny, O. and O'Beirne, D. 2009. The effects of washing treatment on antioxidant retention in ready-to-use iceberg lettuce. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 44: 1146-1156.
Scollard, J. Francis G.A. and O'Beirne, D. 2009. Effects of essential oil treatment, gas atmosphere, and storage temperature on Listeria monocytogenes in a model vegetable system. J Food Prot, 72(6): 1209-1215.
Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2008. Effects of washing treatment on microbial and sensory quality of modified atmosphere packaged fresh sliced mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). Postharvest Biology and Technology, 48(2):283-294.
Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. The effects of modified atmospheres, edible coating and storage temperature on the sensory quality of carrot discs. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 42: 1338-1349.
Francis,G.A., Scollard, J., Meally, A., Bolton D.J., Gahan, C.G.M., Cotter, P.D, Hill, C. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. The glutamate decarboxylase acid resistance mechanism affects survival of Listeria monocytogenes LO28 in modified- atmosphere packaged foods. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 106(6): 2316-2324.
Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. Effects of gas atmosphere and temperature on the respiration rate of whole and sliced mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)-implications for modified atmosphere packaging. Journal of Food Science, 72(4): E197-E204.
Cliff-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2007. The effects of preparatory procedures and storage temperature on the quality of carrot discs packaged in modified atmospheres. J. Food Science and Technology, 42, 482-494.
Selinheimo, E., NiEidhin, D., Steffensen, C., Nielsen, J., Lamascolo, A., Halaouli, S., Record, E., O'Beirne,D., Buchert, J., and Kruus, K. 2007. Comparison of the characteristics of fungal and plant tyrosinases. Journal of Biotechnology , 130 (4) 471-480.
Ni Eidhin, D., Murphy, E. and O'Beirne, D. 2006. Polyphenol Oxidase from Apple (Malus domestica Borkh. cv Bramley's Seedling): Purification Strategies and Characterization. Journal of Food Science, 71(1): C51-C58
Francis, G.A. and O'Beirne, D. (2006). Isolation and pulsed field gel electrophoresis typing of Listeria monocytogenes from modified atmosphere packaged fresh-cut vegetables collected in Ireland. Journal of Food Protection, 69, (10) 2524-2528.
Auty, M., Duffy, G., O'Beirne, D., McGovern, A., Gleeson, E., and
Jordan, K. 2005. In situ localisation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in food by confocal scanning laser microscopy. Journal of Food Protection, 68 (3), 482-486.
Cliffe-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2005. Effects of chlorine treatment and packaging on the quality and shelf-life of modified atmosphere (MA) packaged coleslaw mix. Food Control 16, 707-716.
Cliffe-Byrnes, V. and O'Beirne, D. 2005. The effects of cultivar and physiological age on quality and shelf-life of coleslaw mix packaged in modified atmospheres. Int. J. Food Science and Technology, 40, 165-175.
Francis, G.A. and O'Beirne. 2005. Variation among strains of Listeria monocytogenes: differences in survival on packaged vegetables and in response to heat and acid conditions. Food Control 16, 687-694.
Gleeson, E. and O'Beirne. 2005. Effects of process severity on survival and growth of Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua on minimally processed vegetables. Food Control 16, 677-685.
