Researchers at the Center of Excellence for Essential Oil Innovation have devised a method for adding GABA. (Gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA) in germinated brown rice. The GABA is an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter that helps maintain the balance of the nervous system. This method is simple & fast and also suitable for further development into high GABA food products.

This research was discovered by Ajarn Dr. Sumetee Songsamer, Researcher of the Center of Excellence and a full-time lecturer in food science and innovation courses, School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry. Consisting of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Matan, Ms. Katayawan Khunchan and the Center of Excellence for Essential Oil Innovation.

For more information, please click Sumethee Songsamoe, Katthayawan Khunjan, Narumol Matan 2021 The application and mechanism of action of Michelia alba oil vapour in GABA enhancement and microbial growth control of germinated brown rice. Food Control,

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