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Elizabeth Hashim-Arenas is an Associate Professor at the University of Santo Tomas, where she teaches professional courses in the undergraduate BS in Food Technology and graduate MS major in Food Science programs. She holds an MS degree in Food Science from the University of the Philippines–Diliman and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Santo Tomas. Her research interests comprise the evaluation of antioxidant activities and phenolic compounds from agro-industrial wastes, in vitro assessment of bioavailability of food antioxidants, and development of innovative functional food products. She served as Chair of the Department of Food Technology of the College of Education and currently serves as the Faculty Secretary of the Graduate School.

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GS food researchers present works at 21st IUFoST World Congress in Singapore

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UST research team reduces food waste, develop vegan sausage from soy byproducts

Prof. Elizabeth H. Arenas, PhD

Department of Food Technology | Graduate School | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences

eharenas@ust.edu.ph | betharenas@yahoo.com

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2017
Master of Science in Food Science, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1996

Research Highlights

Pili (Canarium ovatum, Engl) pomace, a by-product of pili pulp oil processing, as an excellent source of dietary fiber and polyphenols with significant antioxidant activity
Pili pomace as a promising functional ingredient for food and dietary supplements which can furnish potentially bioavailable antioxidants to the body

Research Interests

Evaluation of antioxidant activities and phenolic compounds from agro-industrial wastes
In vitro assessment of bioavailability of food antioxidants
Development of innovative functional food products

Courses Handled

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Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level

Food Chemistry
Food Processing
Postharvest Handling Technology
Research and Thesis Writing
Sensory Evaluation

Graduate Level

Special Topics in Food Science

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Faculty Secretary, University of Santo Tomas – Graduate School (2020-Present)
Chair, University of Santo Tomas – Department of Food Technology (until 2019)
Member, Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. (1996-present)
Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (2003-present)
Member, Administrative Council, College of Early Career Scientists, International Union of Food Science & Technology (IUFoST)

Selected Publications

Arenas, E.H. & Trinidad, T.P. (2017). Heavy metal and microbiological profiles of defatted pili (Canarium ovatum, Engl.) pulp meal residue and acute oral toxicity of its ethanolic extract in mice. International Food Research Journal, 24(4): 1763-1770.
Arenas, E.H. & Trinidad, T.P. (2017). Acute effects of thermally processed pili (Canarium ovatum, Engl.) pomace drink on plasma antioxidant and polyphenol status in humans. Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 7(5): 467 – 476.
Arenas, E.H. & Trinidad, T.P. (2017). Fate of Polyphenols in pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) pomace after in vitro simulated digestion. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 7(1): 53 – 58.
Alejandro, G.D., Arenas, E.H., Cremen, C.M., Arriola, A.H. (2013). A new record of Pyrostria (Vanguerieae-Rubiaceae) from the Philippines Inferred from molecular and morphological data. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. 7:1-12.
Mariano, A.O., Mateo, H.V., Moya, C.U., Santos, N.D., Syling, J.G., Arenas, E.H. (2011). Partial replacement of wheat flour with okara in fresh pasta. Education Journal. 56 (1): 46-54.
Adajar, B.L., Covar, A.B., Columna, C.E., Isidro, K.V., Mernelo, C.S., Obrien, C.N., Romero, K.V., Tecson, L.R., Arenas, E.H. (2011). Development of ready-to-drink chocolate flavored coconut (Cocos nucifera) skim milk. Education Journal. 56 (1): 46-54.

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