Dr. Lakshmy P.S

Dr. Lakshmy P.S specialises in the area of Food Science and Nutrition.  She has authored several peer reviewed journals and books. She has acted as resource person in various training programs. Her areas of interest include Food technology, Toxicology and Nutraceuticals.

Research Papers

1. Lakshmy, P. S., & Usha, V. (2010). Standarisation, acceptability and digestibility of tempeh with cowpea and greengram. Food Science Research Journal, 1(2), 150-153.
2. Lakshmy, P. S., Usha, V., Sharon, C. L., & Aneena, E. R. (2016). Rice and green gram based ‘Tempeh’-Development and in vitro mineral bioavailability. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 53(2), 166-172.
3. Lakshmy P.S,Usha V,  Sharon C.L and Aneena E.R. (2015). Sensory Attributes of Cereal and Pulse Based 'Tempeh' Chips. International J. Applied, Pure Sci. and Agrl. 1(9) , 42-45.
4. Lakshmy, P. S., & Suman, K. T. (2016). In vitro digestibility of tempeh flours and preparation of instant soupmixes of greengram-Rice tempeh flour. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 35(3), 255-258.
5. Sharon, C. L., Usha, V., Aneena, E. R., Girija, D., & Lakshmy, P. S. (2016). Banana flour as a substrate for the development of probiotic health foods. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 53(2), 149-156.
6. Aneena E. R., P.S. Lakshmy, C.L. Sharon and Seeja Thomachan . 2015.Quality attributes of traditional foods of central Kerala. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture.
7. Sharon C.L. Aneena E.R and Lakshmy P.S. Effect of probiotic fermentation on the in vitro digestibility of starch and protein of banana-based food mixtures. Intl.J.Res.Dev.Org. 1(8):58-82.
8. 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. 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030191
9. 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.
10. 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.
11.  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
12. 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.
13. 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 J. Res. PJTSAU Vol XLIX No. 1 and 2 pp 1-78.
14. 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.

Book Chapters

1. Probiotic Activity of microorganisms in Fresh Tempeh. Sustainable Health and Wellness - Issues and Challenges, Angamaly

1. Value addition in mushroom processing – A potential sector for budding entrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship and skill development in horticultural processing- New India publishing Agency, New Delhi

1. Lakshmy P.S and Shahanaz E.  2021. Natural Toxins in Plant Foods, Current Topics in Nutrition. Ed. MiniJoseph, Reshmi R. and S. Ponne. Romanson Publishing House, Thiruvananthapuram.ISBN : 978-81-9466901-2

Books / Manuals

1. Compendium of Research Highlights in Home Science-Published by Kerala Agricultural University.

1. Practical Manual HmSc.2201 Food and Nutrition (1+1)-Published by Kerala Agricultural University.

1. Tempeh – A Healthier Alternative - Quality Evaluation of Tempeh and Tempeh based Soup Mixes LAMBERT

POPULAR ARTICLES

1. Obesity – A Global Epidemic (News Paper)
2. Food to Fight Alzheimers (News Paper)
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6. Good Mood Foods – A panacea of life (News Paper)
7. Weird Foods Around the World (News Paper)
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9. World Food Day – Towards a Hunger Free World (News Paper)
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12. Green Tea (News Paper)
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