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  2. James Gratzek

James Gratzek


Director, FoodPIC

Food Product Innovation & Commercialization Center

James Gratzek
James Gratzek
EducationCoursesScholarly works

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Food Science

University of Georgia, GA, United States (1994)

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota, MN, United States (1990)

Courses

  • FDST 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
  • FDST 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • SOLID FOOD THERMAL-CONDUCTIVITY DETERMINATION AT HIGH-TEMPERATURES, JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, (1993).
    GRATZEK JP, TOLEDO RT
  • Comparative Analysis of Concurrent (CC), Mixed Flow (MX), and Combined Spray Drying Configurations on the Physicochemical Characteristics of Satsuma Mandarin (Citrus unshiu) Juice Powders, FOODS, (2023).
    Cruz-Padilla J, Reyes V, Cavender G, Chotiko A, Gratzek J … 1 more
  • Effect of adsorption and drying on the physicochemical properties and thermal stability of collagen peptide powders derived from Cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris), FUTURE FOODS, (2025).
    Cruz-Padilla J, Reyes V, Chen J, Gratzek J, Usack JG … 4 more
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DRIED FOOD PULP FROM A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR PRODUCING POTATO FLAKES (Application #20230189858)
    Gratzek J, KEVIN H, OSTERMEIER R, TOEPFL S
  • Pulsed Electric Field Effect on Lamoka Potato Chips, Heliyon, (2024).
    Santiago-Mora P, Gratzek J, skinner M, hendricks A, rimkus T … 5 more

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Contact

james.gratzek@uga.edu 770-229-3385

Mailing Address

1109 Experiment Street
Food Product and Innovation Center 100
Griffin, GA 30223

Shipping Address

1109 Experiment Street
Food Product and Innovation Center 100
Griffin, GA 30223

Stories

  • Papa Mountain won the grand prize at the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls. The winner and his son are pictured on stage with CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place.
    Food Science and Technology
    March 30, 2026

    Papa Mountain wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest grand prize

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  • Food Science and Technology
    April 25, 2025

    Lady Belle wins 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product contest

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  • Food Science and Technology
    April 5, 2024

    Flavor of Georgia grand prize goes to New Creation Soda Works

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  • Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center
    Feb. 12, 2024

    UGA FoodPIC empowers food startups for successful launch and growth

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  • Food Science and Technology
    March 29, 2023

    Flavor of Georgia grand prize goes to Barlow’s Foods

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  • Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center
    Feb. 14, 2023

    UGA FoodPIC partners with Lova Naturals to produce beauty and wellness product

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