Dr. Sharon C.L.

Brief Profile of the staff: Dr. Sharon C.L specialises in the area of Food Science and Nutrition. She has several years of teaching and research experience. She has also worked at KVK Kannur as an extension scientist. She has authored several peer reviewed journals. She has conducted various training programs in her field of specialisation. Her areas of interest include nutrition, probiotics and functional foods. She has been principal Investigator in various externally aided projects.

Research Papers in journals

1. Sharon, C. L and Usha, V., 2006, Effect of Storage on Nutritional and Sensory qualities of Breadfruit flour. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 43(3):256-258
2. Sharon, C. L and Usha, V., 2007, Acceptability studies of Breadfruit wafers. 2007. Journal of Dairying, Foods and Home Science, 26: 219-222.
3. Sharon C L, Usha V, Aneea E R, Girija D, Lakshmy P S. 2015 Banana flour as a substrate for the Development of probiotic health foods.Journal of Tropical Agriculture, KAU, 53(2) : 149-156
4. Lakshmy P S, Usha V, Sharon C L, Aneena E R. 2015 Rice and green gram based Temph – Development and in vitro mineral availability. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, KAU. 53 (2) : 166-172
5. Sharon C L, UshaV ,Aneena E R , SeejaThomachan .2015. Effect of probiotic fermentation on mineral content of banana based food mixtures. . International Journal of Applied, pure science and agriculture. Vol 1.Issue 8.
6. Shahanas E, SeejaThomachanPanjikkaran, Aneena E. R. and Sharon C L. 2015.Standardisation and quality evaluation of spreads using fruit extracts and tender coconut pulp. International Journal of Research and Development Organization, 1(8): 1-14
7. Aneena E.R, Sharon C L and SeejaThomachanPanjikkaran.2015. Quality evaluation of Indian gooseberry (emblicaoffidnalisgaertn.) Based traditional pickle ‘karinellikka’. International Journal of Research Development and Organization Vol1.
8. P.S. Lakshmi, V. Usha, C.L Sharon and E.R. Aneena. 2015. Sensory Attributes of Cereal and Pulse Based ‘Tempeh’ Chips. International journal of Applied, pure science and agriculture. Vol 1.Issue 9.
9. M.C. Simi, E.R. Aneena, SeejaThomachanPanjikkaran, C.L. Sharon and K.B. Sheela. 2016.  Standardisation and quality evaluation of Queensland arrowroot (Canna edulis L.) based custard powder. Journal of Tropical Agriculture. 54 (1).
10. Chandraprabha S, Sharon C. L., SeejaThomachanpanjikkaran, Aneena E.R. and Beena C. 2017. Development and nutritional qualities of vermicelli prepared from barnyard millet and Ekanayakam root bark. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 6 (6): 2359-2363
11. Ajisha, K H, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan. 2017. Quality evaluation of raw jackfruit and rice based vermicelli. Contemporary Res India, 7 (4) : 162-16
12. Chandraprabha S, Sharon C L, SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R. 2017. Development and nutritional studies on barnyard millet based vermicelli incorporated with Brahmi. Contemporary Res India, 7 (4) : 153-158
13. Chandraprabha S and Sharon C L. 2017. Standardisation of barnyard millet vermicelli incorporated with fenugreek and garden cress seeds. Research Reach- J. Home Science. 1-10
14. Ajisha K H and Sharon C L. 2017. Development and acceptability of Jackfruit based vermicelli. Research Reach- J. Home Science. 16(2) 18-24
15. Ajisha, K H, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, Panjikkaran, S T. 2018. Development and evaluation of raw jackfruit and jackfruit seed based instant payasam mix. Indian. Journal of Scientific Research. 19(1) : 10-15
16. Remya P R, Shahanas E, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan. 2018. Development and acceptability of jackfruit based instant shake mix.Asian Journal of multidimensional research. 7 (2) 170-177.
17. Shahanas E, Remya P R, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan. 2018.  Standardization and nutrient evaluation of jackfruit pudding mix. 2018.Asian Journal of multidimensional research.7 (2) 315-319
18. Shahanas E, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, Suma B and Minimol J S. 2019. Influence of drying methods on primary processing techniques of cocoa beans based on free fatty acid content. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. 56(3)-249-257.
19. ShahanasE ,SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R, Sharon C L,Suma B and Minimol J S. 2019. Physico chemical properties of chocolates and its variability with process conditions.The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. 57(1): 73-87.
20. Remya P R, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan and Shahanas E. 2019.Standardisation and quality evaluation of jackfruit based low fat yoghurt. Asian Journal of Dairy Food Research.38: 93-97.
21. ShahanasE ,SeejaThomachan, Suman K T, Aneena E R and Sharon C L. 2019. Standardisation and quality evaluation of jam using tender coconut pulp and fruit pulp. Asian Journal of Dairy Food Research. 38(1) 31- 40.
22. ShahanasE ,SeejaThomachan,Aneena E R and Sharon C L. 2019. Health benefits of bioactive compounds from cocoa (Theobroma cacao). Agricultural Reviews. 48(2) : 143-149
23. Rammya Molu, K., Aneena, E.R., SeejaThomachanPanjikkaran, Sharon, C.L., Suma, B. and Amitha Elias. 2019.Optimisation of Jackfruit Seed Flour Based Nutri Spreads with Various Fat Sources.The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. 57(2): 142-153.
24. Sruthy,P. M.,  SeejaThomachan, Aneena,E R. and  Sharon, C.L. 2020.  Standardization and quality evaluation of banana flour from “Grand Naine”(cv. Musa (AAA group). South Asian J. Food Technol. Environ., 6(2): 965-976
25. Riya K Zacharia,Aneena,E. R., SeejaThomachanPanjikkaran, Sharon, C. L. and Lakshmi P S. 2020.Standardisation and Quality Evaluation of Finger Millet Based Nutri Flakes(link is external). Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 23(10): 36-42.
26. Chandraprabha, S and Sharon C L. 2021. Optimisation of conditions for barnyard millet germination. Plant Achieves. 21(1): 1676-1680.
27.  Riya P. Zacharia, Aneena E. R., Seeja Thomachan, Sharon C. L. and Lakshmy P.S. Standardisation and quality evaluation of finger millet based nutriflakes. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International(link is external). 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030191(link is external)
28. SruthyP. M., Seeja Thomachan, Aneena E. R. and Sharon C. L. Standardisation and quality evaluation of banana flour from Grandnaine (cv MUSA, AAA Group). South Asian Journal of Food Technology and Environment. 6(2): 965-976
29. Shahanas, E., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Sharon, C.L., Aneena, E.R., Suma, B. and Minimol, J.S. Physico Chemical Properties of Chocolates and its Variability with Process Conditions .The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI:10.21048/ijnd.2020.57.1.2419.
30. Rammya Molu K, Aneena E. R., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Sharon C. L. , Suma B. and Amitha Elias. 2020. Optimisation of jackfruit seed flour based nutrispreads with various fat sources. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. 57 (2): DOI:10.21048/ijnd.2020.57.1.24310.
31. P.M. Meera, Sharon C. L., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Aneena E. R., Lakshmy P.S. and Saji Gomez. Process optimisation and quality evaluation of passion fruit and pineapple based probiotic drink. Asian Journal of dairy, food and Research.10.18805/ajdr.DR-1617
32. Rajeesha C. R., Sharon C. L., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Aneena E. R., Lakshmy P.S. Rammyamolu K and Nivya E. M. 2021. Standardisation and quality evaluation of millet based nutribar.The J. Res. PJTSAU. XLIX (1 and2) 75-78.
33. Rammyamolu, K., Sharon C. L., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Aneena E. R., Lakshmy P.S. K Rajeesha C. R., and Nivya E. M. 2021. Standardisation of Jackfruit Seed Incorporated Chocolates and its Quality Evaluation. Asian Journal of dairy, food and Research.10.18805/ajdr.DR-1662
34. Nivya E. M., Sharon, C. L., Seeja Thomachan, Aneena E. R. and Lakshmy P.S. 2021. Standardisation and quality evaluation of gluten free porridge mix. Indian journal of social research. 62 (3): 109-118.
35.  Meera P. M. ., Sharon, C. L., Seeja Thomachan, Aneena E. R.,Lakshmy P.S. and Saji Gomez. 2021. Standardisation and quality evaluation of millet based nutribar.The Journal of Research . PJTSAU Vol XLIX No. 1 and 2 pp 1-78.
36. Athira, K. A., Panjikkaran, S. T., Aneena, E. R., & Sharon, C. L. 2021. Moringa Oleifera-Proximate and Anti-nutritional Composition. Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 58(3), 390.
37. Shahanas E., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran , Sharon C L, Aneena E.R., Lakshmy P.S.Free Fatty Acid Content Levels Decide the Fermentation Strategy for Cocoa Beans . J Food Process Technol,12 (9): 909.
38. Athira K A, Seeja Thomachan, Aneena E R, Sharon C L and Lakshmy P S. 2022. Moringa- The miracle wellness tree: A Review. Agricultural reviews.
39. Sharon C.L., Usha V., Aneena E.R., Lakshmy P.S. and Seeja Thomachan.2021. Antagonistic effect of lactobacillus acidophilus against enteropathogens and its utilization for development of probiotic food mixtures. Plant Archives  21,  (2),355–358
40. Lovely Mariya Johny, Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, E. R. Aneena, C.L. Sharon and P.S. Lakshmy.2021. Standardisation and quality evaluation of fruit pulp based yoghurts. J. Res. ANGRAU, XLIX (4): 77-85. NAAS Score – 4.21
41. Sruthi A, SeejaThomachan, Aneena E. R., Berin Pathrose, Deepu Mathew.2022. Utilization of biowaste from commercial lotus cultivation by incorporating rhizome flour for low glycaemic cookies. Journal of Tropical Agriculture 60(1): 31-41.

Proceedings (Full Paper)

1. Rafeekher M., Sharon, C L., Shahanas K M P and Kareem A.K. 2012.  Novel initiatives to promote micro enterprises through value addition of local produce. Proceedings of 22ndSwadheshi Science Congress, held on 6th to8th November 2012 at CPCRI, Kasargod Pg168-175
2. Sharon, C. L. and Usha V. 2014. Effect of probiotic fermentation on the digestibility of banana based food mixture BGT. Proceedings of 26th Kerala Science Congress, held on 28th to 31st January at KVASU,  Wayanad , Pg 293-296
3. Sharon, C .L., Manu C R and Kareem A. K .2014. Performance evaluation of five species of oyster mushroom in Kannur district .Proceedings of 26th Kerala Science Congress, held on 28th to 31st January at KVASU,  Wayanad, Pg 297-302
4. Sharon C L, Usha V, Suma M. 2015. Viability of L.acidophilus in the GI system- an in vitro study. Proceedings of National seminar on sustainable health and wellness- issues and challenges. Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, Ernakuluam. 95- 101p
5. Shahanas E, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L, Aneena E R. 2018. Edible films and coatings: A way out for food preservation. International seminar – Development communication and endo nutrition: the current drift, Govt College for women, Thiruvananthapuram.74- 84p
6. Remya P R, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan. 2018. Gut health through probiotics: An overview. International seminar – Development communication and endo nutrition: the current drift, Govt College for women, Thiruvananthapuram.167-173p.
7. Rammya Molu K, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C LAmitha Elias. 2018. Protein enriched jackfruit seed flour based nutria spreads for combating malnutrition International seminar – Development communication and endo nutrition: the current drift, Govt College for women, Thiruvananthapuram. 174- 179p 
8. Sruthi A, SeejaThomachan, Norma Xavier, Sharon C L, Aneena E R. 2018. Nutritional and therapeutic properties of Lotus (Nelumbonucifera) rhizome and seedInternational seminar – Development communication and endo nutrition: the current drift, Govt College for women, Thiruvananthapuram. 216-223p
9. Amita Elias, Rammya Molu K, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L. 2017.Web based communications: A review. 3- 4th August. International conference on advances in nutrition and health communication Avinashilingam Deemed university
10. Rammya Molu K, AmitaElias,  Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L. 2017. The role of ICT in improving health care in India- A review. 3- 4th August International conference on advances in nutrition and health communication Avinashilingam Deemed university

Abstracts

1. Sharon C Land Usha V. 2005. Quality evaluation of Breadfruit ,Artocarpus altilis (Park) Fosberg. 28-31st January. Proceedings of 17th Kerala Science Congress, KSCSTE, KFRI ,Peechi.
2. Sharon C L,Aneena ER and Indira V. 2006. Nutritional Significance of selected traditional Breakfast foods of Kerala.  Proceedings  of 18th Indian Convention of Food scientist and Technologits , AFST, Hyderabad
3. Sharon C L and Usha V. 2007. Standardisation and quality evaluation of breadfruit wafers. Proceedings of the National seminar on Nutrition and life style diseases, AFST, Mannuthy
4. Sharon C L, Suma M and Usha V. 2007.Development of acceptability of a probiotic fermented foodmixtures.Proceedings of XXXIX Natinalconferenceof the NSI, NIN, Hyderabad
5. Sharon C L, Suma M and Usha V. 2007. Development and Acceptability of aprobiotic fermented food based on banana,soya and tomato.77th Annual session and symposium on novel approaches for food and nutritional security, CFTRI, Mysore.
6. Sharon CL., Usha V., Hareesh G and Suma M. 2012, Effect of Probiotic fermentation on the digestability of banana based food mixture BSM. 11-13 April 2012. Proceedings of Dairy and Food industry conference
7. Sharon C L and Abdul Kareem 2013. Njavara Rice Flakes- A Novel value added medicinal snack. Proceedings of Third International conference on food technology held on 4th and 5th January 2013 at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur. Pg.31
8. Sharon C L and Usha V. 2013. Effect of fermentation on the thiamine and riboflavin content. Proceedings of Third International conference on food technology held on 4th and 5th January 2013 at Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur. Pg.240
9. Chandraprabha Sand Sharon C L. 2017. Development and nutritional qualities of barnyard millet based vermicelli incorporated with Ekanayakamroot barks. Proceedings of national seminar on emerging trends in processing and value addition of small millets held at TNAU Coimbatore
10. Ajisha K H, Sharon C L, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan . 2017. Development and evaluation of rawjackfruit and jackfruit seed based instant payasammix.Proceedings of 27th swadeshi science congress held on 7- 9th Nov .Aamritha Viswa Vidyanikethan , Amritha University, Kollam. Pg.124.
11. Ajisha K H, Sharon C L, SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R. 2017. Nutritional evaluation and sensory attributes of jackfruit based vermicelli. Aug 9-14th International workshop on production, value addition and marketing of jackfruit. Abstract. RARS, Ambalavayal.pp 24
12. Amitha Elias, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L, Rammyamolu K. 2018 Effect of pretreatments on Tannia corm (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) flour. Nov 13- 15th. Proceedings of three day international seminar on development communication and endo nutrition – The current drift. Govt College for Women, Thiruvnanthapuram.pp.284
13. Tessa Dominic, Sharon C L, Norma Xavier, SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R. 2018. Nutrient composition and health potential of barnyard millet. Nov 13- 15th. Proceedings of three day international seminar on development communication and endo nutrition – The current drift. Govt College for Women, Thiruvnanthapuram.pp.298
14. Ajisha KH, Sharon C L, Aneena ER, SeejaThomachan. 2018. Sustainability of gluten free vermicelli prepared from jackfruit and KAU rice varieties. Abstract Nov 13- 15th. Proceedings of three day international seminar on development communication and endo nutrition – The current drift. Govt College for Women, Thiruvnanthapuram.pp.283
15. Lovely MariyaJohny, SeejaThomachan, Norma Xavier, Sharon C L, Aneena E R. 2018 Health benefits of fruit stirred yoghurts. Nov 13- 15th. Proceedings of three day international seminar on development communication and endo nutrition – The current drift. Govt College for Women, Thiruvnanthapuram.pp.291
16. AiswaryaGirijan, Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L, Norma Xavier. 2018. Health benefits of pigmented medicinal rice variety- Rakthashali. Nov 13- 15th. Proceedings of three day international seminar on development communication and endo nutrition – The current drift. Govt College for Women, Thiruvnanthapuram.pp.292
17. Remya P R, Shahanas E, Sharon C L, Aneena ER, SeejaThomachan, Norma Xavier. 2018. 9- 15th July.  Jackfruit yoghurt- Development and acceptabilityInternational symposium on technology intervention foe effective utilization and marketing of jackfruit, RARS Ambalavayal
18. Rammy Molu K ,Amita Elias, Aneena ER, Sharon C LSeejaThomachan. 2018. Standardisation and acceptability of jackfruit seed flour based nutria spreads. 9- 15th July International symposium on technology intervention foe effective utilization and marketing of jackfruitRARS Ambalavayal
19. Ajisha KH, Sharon C L,Aneena ER, SeejaThomachan. 2018. Scope of incorporating raw jackfruit for development of instant payasam mix. 9- 15th July. International symposium on technology intervention for effective utilization and marketing of Jackfruit. RARS Ambalavayal pp 22.
20. Amita Elias, Rammy Molu K, Aneena ER, Sharon C L,SeejaThomachan. 2018. Suitability of tannia corms (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) starch for instant custard mix. 9- 10th Feb. Innovations and challenges in food processing sector. St. Terasus College, Ernakulam, pp 73
21. Rammya Molu K, Amitha Elias, Aneena E R,Sharon C L and SeejaThomachan. 2018. Suitability of differnet fat sources for nutrispreads. 9- 10th Feb. Innovations and challenges in food processing sector. St. Terasus College, Ernakulam, pp 103
22. Remya P R, Sharon C L,Ajithkumar B, SeejaThomachan ,Aneena E R, Lakshmy P S and Shahanas E . 2020. Effect of temperature and relative humidity on the nutrient profile of probiotic fermented food mixture on storage. Agrometeorological interventions for enhancing farmers’ income (AGMET-2020), January 20-22, 2020, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University.

Book Chapters

• Sharon C L and Remya P R. 2020. Microencapsulation: A Vehicle for Functional Food Delivery. Current topics in nutrition. p 393-397
• Poornima Yadav P I, Manu C Rand Sharon C L. 2019. SheethakalaPachakarikal-VisharahithaKrishireethikal. The State Institute of Languages, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 58p
• Lakshmy P. S., Sharon, C.L., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran and   Suman K. T. 2022. Laboratory Techniques in Food Science and Nutrition. KAU Press, pp. 142.
• Sharon, C.L., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Aneena E. R. and Lakshmy P. S., 2022.The Millet Magic, First Edition, Pp. 153, KAU Press.
• Athira K. A., Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, Aneena E. R., Sharon C. L. and Lakshmi P. S. 2021, Brain foods and the effect of nutrients. In: Food Safety, Security and Sustainability – Perspectives, 1st Ed., Editors Rashmi H. Poojara, Swati Dhruv and Shilpa Jose, A1 Publications, ISBN: 978-81-951046-7-3, pp. 226-250.

Booklets/ Folders

1. Manu, C. R. and Sharon, C. L. 2010, Chippikoon, Kerala Agricultural University
2. Rafeekher  M, Sharon C. L. and Kareem A, 2011, Manthopilekku, Kerala Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kannur, 112 pages.
3. Jayakumar G, Rafeekher M, Kareem A, Giggin T and Sharon C L, 2013, MunniraKarshakaSamksipta Rekha- A Reference book on LEAD Farmers.KVK Kannur, Kerala Agricultural University.
4. Sharon C. L.,Giggin T., and Jayaraj P. 2013. Value addition – a gateway to richness. KVK Kannur, Kerala Agricultural University.
5. Jayaraj, P, Sharon C L,Giggin T., and Jayakumar G. 2014. PPVFRA, KVK Kannur, Kerala Agricultural University
6. Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Sharon C L. 2017.Nadan Bhakshyolpanangal,KAU
7. SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R, Sharon C L. 2017. Thengavelathilninumvinagiri, KAU
8. SeejaThomachan, Aneena E R, Sharon C L. 2017. Nata- de- coco, KAU
9. Sharon. C L,Aneena E R, SeejaThomachan, Reshma P G, Krishna 2017. Phalasamskaranam- Sambrambakarkeorumargharekha
10. Vidhyasagaran K, Gopakumar S, Suman K T and Sharon C L. 2019.Kaatupazhangalil NinumMulyavardhithaUlpenengal.CoF, KAU
11. Sruthy P. M., Seeja Thomachan and Sharon C. L.Ruchiyude vaividhya perumayil Grand Naine. Krishiyankanam. October, 2021.

Popular articles

• Rafeekhar M, Abdul Kareem and Sharon C L. 2012. KarshikaPunarudharanam – Mulyavardhanavilude. Kalpedenu(Malayalam) p 47- 51
• Rafeekhar M and Sharon C L. 2012Cherukida mulyavardhithasambhrambakarkuorumargharekha. Haritha Bhumi. (Malayalam) p 28-30
• Rafeekhar M and Sharon C L. 2012. Maateerunamadhurapalaharangal. Karshakan. (Malayalam) p28-30
• Rafeekhar M and Sharon C L. 2013. PuthiyaadhithikalPuthenvisheshangal. Kerala Karshakan. (Malayalam) p 44-45
• Sharon C L 2014. Chakka :Ponnevilayumpazham.Kalpadhenu (Malayalam) p 12- 13.
• Aneena E R, Sharon C L, SeejaThomachan. 2015. Thenga vellam – Vaividhyavalkaranavum, samrambhakasadhyathakalum,Samrambham.
• Chandraprabha S, Sharon C L, Aneena E R. 2017. Cheruthallacherudhaanyangal.Kalpadhenu