Research
・Studies on the changes of food components during processing and cooking
The human being does not just eat meats and vegetables but eats after processing and cooking. In this laboratory, the changes of food components during processing and cooking are studied.

・Studies on functional foods
Foods contain not only nutritional components indispensable to life support but functional components which promote health. In this laboratory, functional food components, especially anti-oxidants, are studied.

・Studies on food flavor and palatability
The human being enjoys taste and flavor of foods. In this laboratory, food flavor and palatability are studied.

“Studies on foods in Nara”
There are many kinds of fresh and processed foods produced in ancient capital Nara. In this laboratory, the way to expand consumption of Nara-produced foods is studied.