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Last published 2026
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Scott Lafontaine

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Assistant Professor in Food Chemistry

Also affiliated: Oregon State University (2015–2021); University of Arkansas System (2026); Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei in Berlin (2022); University of California, Davis (2020–2022)

16 h-index 54 pubs 688 cited

  • Humulus
  • Beer
  • Taste
  • Odorants
  • Terpenes
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Humans
  • Plant Breeding
  • Farms
  • Monoterpenes
  • Carbon
  • Germany
  • Graphite
  • Ozone
  • Enterococcus faecium

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Scott Lafontaine investigates the chemical factors that influence the aroma, taste, and mouthfeel of food and beverage products. His research examines how raw material quality and production methods affect these sensory attributes in products such as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. At the University of Arkansas, Lafontaine leads a research group focused on training and research initiatives in beverage development, aiming to foster both skilled professionals and the creation of novel products.

During a postdoctoral fellowship at the Versuchs- und Lehranstalt für Brauerei (VLB) in Berlin, Germany, Lafontaine studied methods to enhance flavor stability in beer. Previously, as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Davis, his work focused on identifying factors that influence consumer preference for non-alcoholic beer. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 16, with 46 total publications and 680 total citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 16
  • Publications: 54
  • Citations: 688

Positions

  • Assistant Professor in Food Chemistry 2022–present
    University of Arkansas Department of Food Science ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Rice-Based Fermentation in Brewing: Insights from Sake Production (2026)
    Technical Quarterly DOI OpenAlex
  • Assessing Malted and Adjunct Rice Potential in Diverse Rice Germplasm through Simulated Enzymatic Hydrolysis (2026)
    ACS Food Science & Technology DOI OpenAlex
  • Optimizing Milled Rice Utilization in the Brewing Industry by Overcoming Equipment Barriers Through Cultivar Characterization (2026)
    Beverages DOI OpenAlex
  • Developing Quick Screening Method to Identify Rice Cultivars with Unique Aromatic Features (2026)
    ACS Omega DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of combinatorial hurdles on a non-alcoholic beer matrix challenged with Salmonella Javiana, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacillus cereus (2026)
    Frontiers in Microbiology DOI OpenAlex
  • Effects of hexane and supercritical carbon dioxide processing on the aroma profile and functional properties of soy protein isolate (2026)
    Applied Food Research DOI OpenAlex
  • High-Gravity Brewing, Yeast Strain Selection, and Glucose Oxidase Effects on the Quality of Nonalcoholic Beer (2026)
    ACS Omega DOI OpenAlex
  • Acid and Sequential Acid–Alkali Extraction to Mitigate Enzyme Activity and Off-Flavors in Chickpea Protein: Implications on Structural, Functional, and Bioactive Properties (2025)
    Food and Bioprocess Technology 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Examining the Impact of Different Malted Rice Cultivars on the Flavor of Non- and Low-Alcoholic Beers (2025)
    Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Sensory and Chemical Characterization of Upcycled Pomace- and Whey-Based Piquette Beverages (2025)
    Foods DOI OpenAlex
  • Investigating the incorporation of milled rice in brewing non-alcoholic beer to enhance sensory quality (2025)
    International Journal of Food Properties 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Evaluating the Chemical Composition and Sensory Attributes of Japanese and U.S. Sake (2025)
    ACS Food Science & Technology 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Filtration Challenges in Non-Alcoholic and Low-Alcohol Beer Production with a Focus on Different Yeast Strains (2025)
    Applied Sciences 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Unveiling Cultivar and Agricultural Factors Influencing Extract Yield from Milled Rice (2025)
    Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Impact of harvest date and year on the volatile and physicochemical properties of fresh-market blackberry cultivars (2025)
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 3 citations DOI OpenAlex

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