Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to the 19th International Hydrocolloids Conference to be held in Manhattan, KS, USA from May 16-19, 2028. The conference will be hosted by Kansas State University.
The theme of the conference is “TBD”. Within this thematic framework, the conference will facilitate discussions among international experts on the following topics:
- Past topics
- Innovative hydrocolloid design for delivering optimal nutrition and functional foods
- Bioactive polysaccharides for human health
- Physical properties of food hydrocolloids for enhanced product development
- Behavior of food biopolymers during digestion
- Polysaccharide structures and their impact on gut microbiome
- Functional hydrocolloids for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives.
- Innovating with alternative proteins in new product development.
- Role of hydrocolloids in pharmaceuticals and health/personal care products
We trust you will enjoy the visit to Our city and inspire the next scheme by sharing research ideas on hydrocolloids at this conference. This conference will also offer excellent networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with industry and explore potential collaborations.
I look forward to welcoming you to our city.
Sincerely,
Conference Chair:
Professor Yong-Cheng Shi
Kansas State University