Awarded only in even numbered years

Partner: Stephen S. Chang Endowment Trust Fund supported by Taiwan Food Industries (Feeding Tomorrow Endowed)

Award Description: Honors an individual who has provided innovative contributions to the advancement of lipid or flavor science and technology.

Award: $3,000 and a crystal award from IFT

Criteria & Eligibility: Nominees must demonstrate innovative research that has advanced any aspect of lipid or flavor science, ranging from basic chemistry to applied technology. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Studies on lipid chemistry to improve product stability;
• Research to improve the wholesomeness of products;
• Information to improve deep-fat fried foods;
• Chemical synthetic or biosynthetic processes for the production of new, or nature-alike, flavors;
• Identification of key flavor chemicals that correlate with physiological flavor response; and/or
• Advances in analytical methodologies.

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