Dr. Minott-Kates is a food chemist and currently the Head of the Department of Chemistry. Her research group is involved in the characterisation of food and food-stuffs of uniquely Jamaican identity (in origin, method of preparation, etc.), via examination of nutrients and anti-nutrients (toxicants, carcinogens etc.), and flavour profile (essential oils). Although the national fruit, ackee (Blighia sapida) is the main research target, the group’s research interests also comprise Blue Mountain coffee (Coffea arabica), jerked meats, papaya (Carica papaya), pimento (Pimenta officinalis), scotch bonnet pepper, and sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa). This work is critical to maintain Jamaica's food security and safety and also export potential.
Dr. Donna Minott-Kates
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Chemistry
Head of Chemistry Dept. & Lecturer - UWI
Jamaica
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