Sharma PK
Sharma PK
Food and Drug Toxicology Research Centre, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Tarnaka, Hyderabad, India
Biography
Dr. Paras Sharma joined NIN in 2016 and is working in Food chemistry and nutrient analysis. His research work is focused on food analysis, in-vivo and in-vitro protein and starch digestibility of plant foods, trans fatty acids in different processed foods and fatty acid profile of traditionally used foods as well as assessment of different bioactive compounds of oils and cereals for their health benefits. He has worked on nutritional value and bioactive compounds including beta-glucan, phytochemicals and antioxidant potential of different cereals, legumes and plant foods. He has guide-ship in the subject of ‘Nutrition’ from Osmania University, Hyderabad.