International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Engineering

International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Engineering is devoted to the publication of original manuscripts and review articles relevant to the topics of food science and nutrition. It is an international peer-reviewed journal that includes peer-reviewed research covering all aspects of experimental nutrition and various aspects of food science. The Journal gives a comprehensive view of the food chain and the interactions between diet and health. It focuses on recent developments and applications of modern genetics as well as enzyme, cell, tissue, and organ-based biological processes to produce and improve foods, food ingredients, and functional foods. Papers based on fundamental and interdisciplinary research will be particularly encouraged. The research described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results for the food science and food industry communities should be specified.

Cristina Botinestean

Engineer, Postdoctoral researcher, Teagasc Food Research Center, Ireland, Romania

Research Areas

Food Technology, Meat Processing, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Rheology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Food Engineering, Food Science

Education

2010 - 2013Ph.D.Banat's University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Food Processing Technology
2008 - 2010M.Sc.Banat's University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Food Processing Technology
2003 - 2008B.Sc.Banat's University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine from Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Food Processing Technology

Publications: Journals

[1]  Cristina Botinestean, Alexandra Gruia, I.Jianu, Utilization of seeds from tomato processing wastes as raw material for oil production, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, DOI: 10.1007/s10163-014-0231-4, 2014.
[2]  Cristina Botinestean, M.Schreiner, I.Jianu, Influence of solvent used for extraction on tocopherols content of tomato seed oil, Bulletin of UASVM-CN serie Agriculture 70(2), pp. 431-432, ISSN 1843-5246, 2013.
[3]  Cristina Botinestean, I.Jianu, A study on using seeds of seasonable fruits from Western Romania as a potential source of oil, Proceedings of 19th International Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Problems, pp. 88-90, ISBN: 978-963-315-141-9, 2013.
[4]  Cristina Botinestean, I.Jianu, Tomato seed oil for industrial use: separation of seeds from tomato pomace using wet fermentation technology, Current Opinion in Biotechnology, pg. S78, ISSN 0958-1669, 2013.
[5]  Cristina Botinestean, M.Schreiner, I.Jianu, Transesterification of tomato seed oil: Influence of temperature and type of alcohol on fatty acid ester yield, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 114 (S1), pg.366, ISSN 1438-7697, 2012.
[6]  Cristina Botinestean, Nicoleta G.Hădărugă, D.I.Hadărugă, I.Jianu, Fatty Acids Composition by Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) and the most important physical- chemical parameters of Tomato Seed Oil, Journal of Agro-alimentary Processes and Technologies, pp. 1-7, ISSN: 2069-0053, 2012.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Cristina Botinestean, I.Jianu, Study on the preliminary biofuel characteristics of vegetable oils extracted from different raw materials, 11th Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Antalya, Turkey, pg. 403, October 27-30, 2013.
[2]  Cristina Botinestean, M.Schreiner, I.Jianu, Analysis of triglyceride conversion from tomato seed oil into fatty esters using thin layer chromatography, Book of Abstracts-Scientific Conferences, Agroprint Timisoara, ed.1, pg.180, ISSN-L 2343-9459, May 30-31, 2013.
[3]  Cristina Botinestean, I.Jianu, Comparative evaluation of viscosity and flash point of some unconventional seed oils – Solanum lycopersicum, Capsicum annuum and Vitis vinifera, The 12th International Symposium: Prospects for the 3rd Millenium Agriculture, Cluj, Romania, pg. 262, September 26-28, 2013.
[4]  Cristina Botinestean, M.Schreiner, I.Jianu, Influence of solvent used for extraction on tocopherols content of tomato seed oil, The 12th International Syposium: Prospects for the 3rd Millenium Agriculture, Cluj, Romania, September 26-28, 2013.
[5]  Cristina Botinestean, Nicoleta G.Hădărugă, M.Schreiner, I.Jianu, Efficient solvent extraction of tomato seed oil for industrial use, Scientific Student Conference: Future Cities Future Life, Malmo, Sweden, pg. 76, ISBN: 978-91-576-9106-4, November 9-10, 2012.
[6]  Cristina Botinestean, Nicoleta G.Hădărugă, D.I.Hădărugă, I.Jianu, Water Determination for Tomato Seed Oil Extracts using Karl Fischer Titration, The 3rd International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, pg. 15, Timisoara, Romania, May 10-11, 2012.
[7]  Cristina Botinestean, Alexandra Gruia, Nicoleta G.Hădărugă, D.I.Hădărugă, I.Jianu, Determination of Fatty Acids by Gas Chromatography combined with Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) of Tomato Seed Oil, The 3rd International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Timisoara, Romania, pg. 61, May 10-11, 2012.
[8]  Cristina Botinestean, M. Schreiner, I.Jianu, Transesterification of tomato seed oil: Influence of temperature and type of alcohol on fatty acid ester yield, 10th Euro Fed Lipid Congress, Fats, Oil and Lipids: from Science and technology to Health, Cracow, Poland, pg. 366, September 23-26, 2012.
[9]  Cristina Botinestean, D. Pârvu, Spectophotometric determination of starch in different samples of frankfurters, 1st Student Conference on Food Science and Engineering, Timisoara, Romania, pg. 61, June 24-26, 2010.
[10]  HACCP Refresher Course/CHA Exam Prep (ASQ), Quality and Safety Conference 2014, Anaheim, California, U.S.A, June 11th 2014.
[11]  The Master degree in the field of Food Engineering. Economic Environment, 3rd International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Timisoara, Romania, May 11th, 2012.
[12]  Implementation of modern technological systems of obtaining dietary flour food products (MAKIS Project), Timisoara, Romania, September 2nd, 2010.