Nashi Khalid Alqahtani

King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia

Abstract Title: Development of a functional juice from Hasawi lemon sweetened with date syrup and enriched with inulin: A study on the stability of the bioactive components and the promotion of probiotics.

Biography:

Dr. Nashi Khalid Alqahtani is an Associate Professor of Food Science and Technology at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Currently, he is the Director of the Date Palm Research Center of Excellence at King Faisal University. He received his MSc. and PhD degrees from RMIT University in Australia. He has published more than 80 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.

Research Interest:

My research focuses on developing functional lemon juice enriched with inulin (a prebiotic) and date syrup (dibs) as a natural sweetener. It aims to optimize their concentration for improved health benefits, taste, and storage stability. The study investigates their physicochemical properties, microbial quality, and impact on probiotic viability. Special focus is given to the interaction between inulin and dibs' phenolic content under pasteurization. This work explores juice as a novel medium for prebiotic and natural sweetener incorporation.