Grain Processing Corporation
Jianteng (David) Xu, Ph.D., serves as a Research Scientist at Grain Processing Corporation since October 2018, leading efforts in FYBRIN resistant starch, gel thickeners for dysphagia patients, soluble fiber development, and starch modification research. With experience in scaling up production and understanding the structure-function relationships of food ingredients, Jianteng Xu also supports quality control and technical services. Prior roles include R&D at Cargill focused on clean label starch, Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University specializing in highly substituted starch derivatives and anthocyanin applications, and internships in food chemistry and product development at Kellogg Company, JUST, and North Dakota State University. Jianteng Xu holds a Ph.D. in Grain Science, a Master's degree in Food Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, all from Kansas State University and North Dakota State University.
Grain Processing Corporation
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) is a leading manufacturer and worldwide marketer of corn-based products including maltodextrins, corn syrup solids, and starches for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets; ethyl alcohol for beverage and industrial use; starches for the paper, corrugated box, textile, and wallboard industries; corn oil; animal feed ingredients, and pet care products. GPC is a privately-owned company with a solid history and the vision for continued success in the future.