June Reflections in the Garden

June Reflections in the Garden

Topic: Flavors and Fragrances in Ice Cream

Speaker: Chuck Boeneke, Associate Professor, LSU AgCenter Dairy Store

About the Speaker: 

Chuck Boeneke has been with the LSU Agricultural Center for about 33 years. He has worked with the dairy processing plant and store since he started at LSU in 1988.

His current research interests focus on fortification and adding value to dairy products. He is investigating the effects of traditionally made kefir on helping athletes recover after a workout, as well as how to improve the shelf life of fluid milk. In the area of fortification, his interests include adding folic acid to fat free, no sugar added yogurt and to fluid milk, and how added nutrients such as folic acid affect the physical and sensory attributes of the finished product. In the area of value added, he is interested in the effects of different flavorings on whipped cream and how they change its emulsion properties and sensory characteristics.

Chuck also works extensively with local farmers who want to start their own processing plants. He has conducted workshops on how to accomplish this, as well as how to make the products they are interested in. He visits local libraries to teach small children about the benefits of dairy products and how to make cheese and ice cream, and he has led short courses through the libraries for adults on making cheese at home.

Event Details:
June 7, 2027 from 12 pm to 1 pm at the Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809)

Reflections in the Garden is a monthly "lunch and learn" series presented by the Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. The lectures are generally held on the first Monday of the month at noon at the Botanic Gardens.

Reflections in the Garden is live-streamed to members of the Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens through Microsoft Teams. In-person attendance is open to both members and nonmembers with registration.