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Herman Erick Lutterodt

Food Science and Technology

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Dr. Herman Lutterodt is a dedicated educator, accomplished researcher, and experienced consultant with over a decade of expertise in food science and nutrition. He holds a BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a PhD in Food Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA.His teaching and research interests encompass food and nutritional chemistry, functional food development, and food safety and quality management systems. Dr. Lutterodt brings extensive experience in international research and development collaborations, having secured and led projects funded by both local and international organizations such as GIZ, SNV, Nestlé S.A., DANIDA, DfID, Aspire Food Group (now Legendary Foods), and the Nestlé Foundation.At KNUST, he coordinates the MSc Food Quality Management programme and currently serves as Co-Principal Investigator and Analytical Platforms Lead for the KNUST Center of Excellence under the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI)—a global effort led by the American Heart Association and supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, aimed at deepening understanding of molecular food composition for advancing human and planetary health.Dr. Lutterodt also provides consultancy services to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of food quality and safety systems aligned with global standards such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC, and GlobalG.A.P. His strong communication skills and impactful research have resulted in an impressive publication record, with his work cited over a thousand times, demonstrating his significant contribution to science and public health.IRCID iD: 0000-0001-7015-7597Total citation = 1785h-index = 18i10 = 24 (Google Scholar, June 2025)

Research Summary

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This integrated body of work provides a holistic exploration of human nutrition, environmental health risks associated with agricultural inputs, and the application of natural products as health tools. Themes include deficiencies (iron, mango, iodine, zinc), exposure to toxic elements (mercury, cadmium) in cocoa beans and sugarbeets, and benefits from bioactive compounds such as methylmercaptan, zearalenone, and antiviral properties. Furthermore, research highlights the role of food waste reduction, plant growth enhancement techniques, and the economic value of natural products like beta vulgaris powders and Ginger-based herbal infusions. These studies collectively advance our understanding of human health, nutrition, and agricultural practices, emphasizing both the nutritional benefits of nature and the risks associated with improper handling of agricultural resources.

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Fatty acid composition, oxidative stability, antioxidant and antiproliferative properties of selected cold-pressed grape seed oils and flours(2011)
Phytochemical Composition, Anti-inflammatory, and Antiproliferative Activity of Whole Wheat Flour(2012)
Phytochemical, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Properties of Seed Oil and Flour Extracts of Maryland-Grown Tobacco Cultivars(2011)
Toxicity of Dietary Exposure to 3‐Monochloropropanediol, Glycidol, and Their Fatty Acid Esters(2024)
Fatty acid profile, thymoquinone content, oxidative stability, and antioxidant properties of cold-pressed black cumin seed oils(2010)
Fatty acid profile, thymoquinone content, oxidative stability, and antioxidant properties of cold-pressed black cumin seed oils(2010)
Prevalence of anaemia and low intake of dietary nutrients in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas in the Ashanti region of Ghana(2020)
Dietary diversity and its correlates among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana(2021)
Iron status predicts cognitive test performance of primary school children from Kumasi, Ghana(2021)
Nutritional status and birth outcomes among pregnant adolescents in Ashanti Region, Ghana(2021)
Dietary diversity and its correlates among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana(2020)
Nutritional composition and acceptability of biscuits fortified with palm weevil larvae (<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius)</i> and orange‐fleshed sweet potato among pregnant women(2019)
Beyond nutrients, health effects of entomophagy: a systematic review(2018)
Nutritional composition and consumer acceptance of tomato paste fortified with palm weevil larvae (<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius)</i> in the Ashanti region, Ghana(2023)
Evaluating the nutritional content of an insect-fortified food for the child complementary diet in Ghana(2020)
Palm Weevil Larvae (<i>Rhynchophorus phoenicis</i> Fabricius) and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-Enriched Biscuits Improved Nutritional Status in Female Wistar Albino Rats(2020)
Nutrient Analysis of Farmed Palm Weevil Larvae for the Advancement of Edible Insects in Ghana(2017)
Ochratoxin A in food commodities: A review of occurrence, toxicity, and management strategies(2024)
Ochratoxin a in Food Commodities: A Review of Occurrence, Toxicity, and Management Strategies(2024)
Biomonitoring Fumonisin B1 and Zearalenone to improve public food safety for female cereal value chain workers in Ghana(2025)
Anti-Inflammatory and Antiproliferative Activities of Trifolirhizin, a Flavonoid from<i>Sophora flavescens</i>Roots(2009)
Chemical Composition of Five Commercial Gynostemma pentaphyllum Samples and Their Radical Scavenging, Antiproliferative, and Anti-inflammatory Properties(2010)
Dual Role of Selected Antioxidants Found in Dietary Supplements: Crossover between Anti- and Pro-Oxidant Activities in the Presence of Copper(2012)
Factors associated with iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant teenagers in Ashanti Region, Ghana: A hospital-based prospective cohort study(2021)
Exposures and risks of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in cocoa beans and cocoa-based foods: a systematic review(2019)
Health Benefit: Risk Assessment of Trace and Essential Elements Found in Cocoa Beans and Derived Products(2021)
Cadmium and Lead Attributable Burden of Cancers in Skipjack (<i>Katsuwonus pelamis</i>) and Yellowfin (<i>Thunnus albacares</i>) in Ghana(2024)
Enriching gluten-free rice pasta with soybean and sweet potato flours(2018)
Cereals and Legumes(2012)
Chapter 4 Beneficial Health Properties of Psyllium and Approaches to Improve Its Functionalities(2008)
Effect of bambara groundnut supplementation on the physicochemical properties of rice flour and crackers(2018)
Production and characterization of enriched pasta based on African rice(2016)
Estimated daily intake and risk of prevailing acrylamide content of alkalized roasted cocoa beans(2019)
Acrylamide Exposure and Risks in Most Frequently Consumed Foods in a Total Diet Study(2018)
Excess lifetime cancer risk and committed effective dose associated with dietary exposure to radioactivity of natural origin from mining areas(2021)
Consumption patterns and usage of selected underutilized legumes in a Ghanaian community(2023)
Assessment of the Consumers’ Awareness and Marketing Prospects of Organic Fruits and Vegetables in Techiman, Ghana(2018)
3-Monochloropropandiol and glycidyl esters in heat-processed oil-based food products: Exposure and risk(2024)
Occurrence of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol and glycidyl esters in artisanal vegetable edible oils(2024)
Cooked Rice Products (&lt;i&gt;Kwenkwen, Jollof, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;Fried-rice, Angwamo &lt;/i&gt;and&lt;i&gt; Kanzo&lt;/i&gt;) as Sources of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons and a Potential Public Health Concern(2022)
Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Ghanaian Police Officers(2019)
Assessing the microbial diversity and proximate compositionof smoked-fermented bushmeatfrom four different bushmeat samples(2024)
Exposure to Dietary Glycidyl and 3-MCPD Fatty Acid Esters and Associated Burden of Cancer in Selected Asian and European Countries: A Review and Data Synthesis(2024)
The state of food composition databases: data attributes and FAIR data harmonization in the era of digital innovation(2025)
Exploring essential oils from Piper guineense and Aframomum melegueta as natural biocontrol agents against cocoa fungal isolates towards the safety of cocoa beans(2025)
Characterization of two new rice varieties, <i>Amankwatia</i> and <i>AGRA</i> , grown in Ghana(2019)
Exposures and Health Risks Associated with Elements in Diets from a Gold Mining Area(2021)
Impact of Pretreatments on Protein Digestibility and Chemical and Functional Properties of Selected Underutilized Legumes(2024)
Smoked and Fermented Bushmeat (Mpunam) Products: Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Resulting From Processing(2024)
Application of Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy to Study Dietary Ingredients and Supplements - Dual Antioxidant and Prooxidant Functions of Retinyl Palmitate(2011)
Consumer Characteristics and Consumption Analytics of Frequently Consumed Food Categories in Mining Areas(2020)
Exposure factors through cassava, maize, rice, tomato, and yam diets(2020)
Developing and Testing the Acceptability of Therapeutic Food for the Management of Severely Malnourished Children(2017)
Safety of Foods Given to Students under the School Feeding Programs by Cooks in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana(2018)
Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems in Ghana _ A Successful Global Classroom for Dietetic Students(2021)
Health Risks Associated with Lead Exposure inFrequently Consumed Foods(2019)
Concentration of elements in diets from a mining area(2020)
Multielement content of premium cocoa beans from Ghana(2020)
Quantification and Mass Flow Analysis of Food Waste from Source-Separated Locations(2023)
Study protocol: post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables and their relationship with the nutritional status of women and children(2025)
Assessing the fungal contamination and potential impact of ochratoxigenic <i>Aspergillus</i> species on cocoa beans from cocoa-growing regions of Ghana(2025)
Zearalenone-Contaminated Cereals in African Communities, Probabilistic Exposures and Adverse-Health Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis(2024)
Assessment of the Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition in Beta Vulgaris Bulb, Stalk and Leaves Powder(2025)
Nutritional and Nutraceutical Properties of Cocoa Shell–Based Herbal Infusion(2025)
The impact of agricultural practices on food composition – A systematic review(2025)
Assessment of the nutritional and phytochemical composition in Beta vulgaris bulb, stalk and leaves powder(2025)

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