Dr. Jayalaxmi Baddi

Research Interests (Food, Nutrition and Dietetics)

Foods science and technology

• Functional and nutraceutical food development using cereals, millets, legumes, oilseeds, and plant-based ingredients
• Valorization of agro-industrial by-products and bio-waste (fruit and vegetable peels, bran, oilseed cakes) as sources of bioactive compounds, dietary fibres, polyphenols, antioxidants, and phytonutrients
• Development of millet-based foods, instant mixes, synbiotic foods, and plant-based dairy alternatives
• Food processing interventions and their effects on nutritional quality, antinutrients, bioavailability, glycaemic index, and shelf life
• Food packaging interactions and shelf-life studies of value-added and functional food products

Clinical and Community Nutrition

• Clinical, community, and public health nutrition research focusing on dietary patterns, food consumption on behaviour and nutritional status population
• Lifestyle and metabolic disorder research, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome
• Impact of occupational factors on dietary patterns, hormonal changes, and metabolic health
• Animal experiments focusing on nutrient digestibility and bioavailability studies in rat models
• Nutrition counselling, diet assessment, and intervention strategies across the life cycle
• Extension, training, and entrepreneurship development in processing of value-added food products

• Jayalaxmi Baddi., Deepa. J., Chaitradeepa G Mestri., Essentials of human nutrition, public health nutrition, clinical nutrition and dietetics, 2024. Shanlax Publications, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 625003, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Jayalaxmi Baddi., Madhusudhan Nayak C., Veena T., Sudha Devi G., “Concepts of Food Additives, Preservatives, Food Safety and Quality evaluation, 2024. Shanlax Publications, Vasantha Nagar, Madurai – 625003, Tamil Nadu, India.
• M. S Nataraju., B. N Manjunath., Banu Deshpande., M Shalini., H K., Pankaja., H. S. Mamatha., M. Ashwini., B. Priyanka and Jayalaxmi Baddi, Krishiyalli Sadhakaru, - Atuttama Ritha mahela prashthi puraskthara kiru parichaya, Krishi Mela, 2018. Vistharana Niradashanalaya, Ghandi Krshivishwa Vidyaneelaya UAS, Bengaluru.

International Level (03)

• Best Thesis Award (Ph.D. Research), International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Rajasthan, India (2018)
• Young Scientist Award, International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India (2017)
• Best Thesis Award, International Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (2017)

National Level

• Award for Food Innovative Challenge, National Symposium on Multi-Disciplinary Trends in Food Technology and Nutrition Safety, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences (FLAHS), M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, India (2023)
• Best Poster Award and Best Millet Product Award, National Symposium on Multi-Disciplinary Trends in Food Technology and Nutrition Safety, Department of Food Technology, FLAHS, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, India (2023)
• Scientist Associate Award, National Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Hyderabad, India (2016)
• Excellence in Communication Award, National Conference on Global Research Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P.), India (2015)
• Excellence in Research Award, National Conference on Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Management, Hyderabad, India (2014)
• Best Poster Award, National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (2014)
• Scholarships Award at University Resident Merit Scholarship (URMS) awarded during the Ph.D. programme for securing the highest Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) (2012–2015)

• M.Sc. Thesis: “Extraction of total polyphenols and dietary fiber from mango peel and its application in selected food products”.
• New advances in the integrated management of food processing waste in India and Europe (EU- India NAMASTE Project): use of sustainable technologies for the exploitation of By- products into new foods and feeds, DBT, New Delhi, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
• PhD. Thesis Topic:“Evaluation of processing methods on nutritional composition, protein quality and glycemic index of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus)”.

National Conference Papers

• Vijaya Priya, S., Baddi, J. and Henry, D.E. (2023), ‘Development of natural synbiotic ragi milk-based curd supplemented with banana pulp’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Resurgence of Millets for Health and Research, REVA Research Conclave, School of Allied Health Sciences, REVA University, Bangalore, India, 9–10 December 2023.
• Baddi, J., Vijaya Priya, S., Henry, D., Soujanya, A.S. and Thungashree, M.P. (2023), ‘Development of natural synbiotic millet milk-based curd with banana pulp’, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Multi-Disciplinary Trends on Food Technology and Nutrition Safety, Department of Food Technology, FLAHS, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India, 3 November 2023.
• Baddi, J., Fernandes, A., Chukkapalli, S.S., Surbhi, S., Rakesh, V. and Monisha, D. (2023), ‘Development of nutrient-rich chocolate bars with oilseed cake’, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Multi-Disciplinary Trends on Food Technology and Nutrition Safety, Department of Food Technology, FLAHS, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India, 3 November 2023.
• Baddi, J., Maruthesha, A.M., Vijayalakshmi, D. and Patil, R. (2015), ‘Socio-economic characteristics and food consumption pattern of rural farm women’, Proceedings of the 8th National Women’s Science Congress, Hebbal, Bengaluru, India, 7–8 November 2015, p. 44.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D., Chandru, R., Bhosale, S., Ravindra, U. and Shivaleela, H.B. (2014), ‘Extraction of dietary fiber from mango peel powder and its application in development of extruded product’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, pp. 126–127.
• Anitha, S., Baddi, J. and Meeshi, A. (2014), ‘Processing of cashew apple for value addition and health benefits’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, p. 129.
• Bhosale, S., Vijayalakshmi, D., Baddi, J., Shivaleela, H.B. and Huchchannanavar, S. (2014), ‘Probioticated rice bran for value addition in chapathi’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, p. 137.
• Meeshi, A., Anitha, S. and Baddi, J. (2014), ‘Ganoderma: a microbial health-benefiting organism’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, p. 138.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D., Bhosale, S. and Suvarna, V.C. (2014), ‘Extraction of anthocyanin from rice bran and its application in development of shrikhand’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, p. 139.
• Bhosale, S., Vijayalakshmi, D., Baddi, J., Suvarna, V.C. and Ravindra, U. (2014), ‘Probiotic as a functional ingredient in development of rice bran chocolate’, Proceedings of the National Conference on Productivity and Sustainability: Role of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 10–12 April 2014, p. 139.
• Anitha, S., Hiremath, U. and Baddi, J. (2013), ‘Value-added wood apple jam and its nutrient composition’, Proceedings of the 45th National Conference of the Nutrition Society of India on Inter-Sectoral Approach to Promote Food and Nutrition Security, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, 21–22 November 2013, p. 144.
• Kanchanishri, B., Savita, P.D., Baddi, J. and Suvarna, V.C. (2013), ‘Preparation of nutritionally rich mixed grain bread with underutilized crop finger millet’, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Innovations in Traditional Agriculture, Asian Agri-History Foundation (UCAAHF), G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India, sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi, 15–16 November 2013, p. 153.
• Participation in the National Conference on “Enhancing Human Resource Development Through Excellence in Education”, Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 16–18 February 2011.

International Conference Papers

• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D., Chandru, R., Prakash, K.B. and Sajjan, J. (2012), ‘Mango peel as waste from mango processing industry: a potential source of natural bioactive phyto-nutrients in functional and nutraceutical food’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Jyothi, H.K., Hulamani, S., Baddi, J. and Dandin, G. (2012), ‘Prebiotics v/s probiotics’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Jyothi, H.K., Baddi, J. and Hulamani, S. (2012), ‘Beneficial effects of prebiotics on health’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Jyothi, H.K., Giri, D., Hulamani, S. and Baddi, J. (2012), ‘Cholesterol lowering effects of probiotics and prebiotics’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Jyothi, H.K., Baddi, J., Tippanagoudar, P.G. and Hulamani, S. (2012), ‘Application of biosensors – an emerging technology in the 21st century as quality indices, food safety and security for the agricultural and food industry’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Meeshi, A., Dandin, G., Giri, D., Hiremath, U. and Baddi, J. (2012), ‘Importance of safflower and groundnut milk for healthy lifestyle’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 4 August 2012.
• Jyothi, H.K., Giri, D., Lingaiah, H.B., Shantosha, H.M., Hulamani, S. and Baddi, J. (2012), ‘Moringa: a crop of the future’, Proceedings of the Global Conference on Horticulture for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood Options, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 28–31 May 2012, p. 347.
• Jyothi, H.K., Giri, D., Lingaiah, H.B., Shantosha, H.M., Baddi, J. and Hulamani, S. (2012), ‘Indigenous fruits and vegetables: protecting nature’s treasures’, Proceedings of the Global Conference on Horticulture for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood Options, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 28–31 May 2012, pp. 347–348.

National Journal Papers

• Baddi, J., and Vijayalakshmi, D., (2015), ‘Nutrient composition and glucemic index of lima bean seeds (Phaseolus lunatus)’, Mysore J. Agric. Sci., 49(2):431-434, April- June 2015, ISSN- 0047-8539. NAAS Rating 4.64, Impact Score 1.15

Popular Articles published

• Baddi, J., Anitha, S. and Kanchanishri, B. (2014) ‘Health benefits of bitter melon’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(6), p. 133. ISSN 972-7027.
• Baddi, J., Kanchanishri, B. and Anitha, S. (2014) ‘Bio-preservation of foods’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(4), p. 132. ISSN 972-7027.
• Kanchanishri, B., Baddi, J. and Anitha, S. (2014) ‘Microbial flavour, fragrances and odour control’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(3), p. 32. ISSN 972-7027.
• Kanchanishri, B., Baddi, J. and Anitha, S. (2014) ‘Pigment producing microorganisms and their significance’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(2), p. 32. ISSN 972-7027.
• Baddi, J., Anitha, S. and Kanchanishri, B. (2014) ‘Interaction of packaging material with food’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(2), p. 134. ISSN 972-7027.
• Anitha, S., Baddi, J. and Kanchanishri, B. (2014) ‘Role of spices and essential oils as antimicrobial agents’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(2), p. 135. ISSN 972-7027.
• Anitha, S., Baddi, J. and Kanchanishri, B. (2014) ‘Health benefits of phytochemicals’, Agrobios Newsletter – A Monthly Magazine of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 13(1), p. 137. ISSN 972-7027.

International Journal Papers

• Baddi, J., Vinoshini, R., Hanumantharaju, K.N., Chaitradeepa, G.M., Gurikar, C. and Lokesh, A.C. (2023) ‘Impact of shiftwork on dietary patterns, hormonal change and metabolic syndrome’, European Chemical Bulletin, 12(12), pp. 4079–4093. Impact factor: 3.71.
• Vijayalaxmi, K.G., Baddi, J. and Umarji, V.K. (2020) ‘A study on development of instant kodo dosa mix and evaluation of its nutritional composition and shelf life’, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(12), pp. 286–295. ISSN 2319-7706. NAAS rating: 5.38.
• Maruthesha, A.M., Vijayalakshmi, D., Baddi, J. and Patil, R. (2019) ‘Impact of socio-economic status on food consumption pattern of rural farm women’, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 38(1), pp. 49–54. ISSN 0971-4456 / 0976-0563. NAAS rating: 5.75.
• Maruthesha, A.M., Vijayalakshmi, D. and Baddi, J. (2019) ‘Nutritional status of rural women in Bengaluru rural district’, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 38(2). NAAS rating: 5.75.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D. and Kapale, M. (2018) ‘Extraction of total polyphenols and dietary fiber from mango peel as potential sources of natural phytonutrients’, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(5), pp. 1196–1205. NAAS rating: 5.38.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D. and Maruthesha, A.M. (2018) ‘Application of polyphenol extract from mango peel powder as a source of natural phytonutrients into biscuits’, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(5), pp. 1206–1213. ISSN 2319-7706. NAAS rating: 5.38.
• Baddi, J. and Vijayalakshmi, D. (2018) ‘Retention and evaluation of antioxidant activity of polyphenol extract from mango peel powder as a source of natural phytonutrients in biscuits and its shelf-life study’, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(5), pp. 1214–1226. ISSN 2319-7706. NAAS rating: 5.38.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D., Usha, R., Revanna, M.L., Chandru, R. and Gowda, P.H.R. (2016) ‘Effect of different processing methods on proximate composition, mineral and antinutrient content of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) seeds’, Legume Research – An International Journal, 39(4), pp. 543–549. ISSN 0976-0571. NAAS rating: 6.14.
• Baddi, J., Vijayalakshmi, D., Durgannavar, N. and Chandru, R. (2015) ‘Mango peel: a potential source of natural bioactive phytonutrients in functional food’, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 34(1), pp. 75–78. ISSN 0971-4456. NAAS rating: 5.75.
• Kapale, M., Vijayalakshmi, D., Baddi, J. and Bhosale, S. (2014) ‘Stabilization and nutritional composition of pigmented rice bran’, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 33(1), pp. 14–17. ISSN 0971-4456. NAAS rating: 5.75.

Extension/Outreach Information /folders/ Training Programme

• Vijayalakshmi, D., Jayalaxmi Baddi., Jyothi Sajjan., Chandru., Prakash., D. Seenappa and D. P. Kumar (2014), Mango peel dietary fiber enriched extruded food products, New Advances in the Integrated Management of Food Processing Waste in India and Europe (EU–India NAMASTE Project): Use of Sustainable Technologies for the Exploitation of By-products into New Foods and Feeds, DBT, New Delhi; UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
• Vijayalakshmi, D., Jayalaxmi Baddi., Jyothi Sajjan., Chandru., Prakash., D. Seenappa and D. P. Kumar (2014), Cookies enriched with polyphenols: Extracts from pomegranate peel, New Advances in the Integrated Management of Food Processing Waste in India and Europe (EU–India NAMASTE Project): Use of Sustainable Technologies for the Exploitation of By-products into New Foods and Feeds, DBT, New Delhi; UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
• Vijayalakshmi, D., Jyothi Sajjan., Jayalaxmi Baddi., Chandru., Prakash., D. Seenappa and D. P. Kumar (2014), Fruit jam enriched with pectin extract of mango peel, New Advances in the Integrated Management of Food Processing Waste in India and Europe (EU–India NAMASTE Project): Use of Sustainable Technologies for the Exploitation of By-products into New Foods and Feeds, DBT, New Delhi; UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
• Vijayalakshmi, D., Jyothi Sajjan., Jayalaxmi Baddi., Chandru., Prakash., D. Seenappa and D. P. Kumar (2014), Mango peel: A distinct functional food, New Advances in the Integrated Management of Food Processing Waste in India and Europe (EU–India NAMASTE Project): Use of Sustainable Technologies for the Exploitation of By-products into New Foods and Feeds, DBT, New Delhi; UAS, GKVK, Bangalore.
• Vijayalakshmi, D., Vijayalaxmi K. G. and Jayalaxmi Baddi. (2019), Training Programme on “Emerging Innovative Trends in Food Processing”, 21–25 January 2019, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore – 560 065, ICAR–Centre for Advanced Agricultural Science & Technology (CAAST-NGT Project), supported by ICAR and World Bank funded NAHEP-CAAST Project, New Delhi.
• Rajendra Prasad, Mahabaleshwar Hegde, Vijayalaxmi K. G., Roopa Patil and Jayalaxmi Baddi. (2019), Kodo millet value added products, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore – 560 065, ICAR–Centre for Advanced Agricultural Science & Technology (CAAST-NGT Project), supported by ICAR and World Bank funded NAHEP-CAAST Project, New Delhi.

• Indian Science Congress Association Life Time- Membership No: L39381
• National Women’s Science Congress Life Time.