Kylie White
About Kylie White
Kylie White is a Quality Sensory Scientist at General Mills with extensive experience in food science and sensory analysis.
Company
Kylie White currently works as a Quality Sensory Scientist at General Mills. General Mills is a global food company known for its distinguished brands and dedication to improving consumers' lives. In her capacity, Kylie focuses on ensuring the quality and sensory attributes of the company's diverse product range.
Education and Expertise
Kylie White's academic journey began at St. Catherine University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from 2010 to 2014. She then advanced her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, obtaining a Master's Degree in Food Science and Technology from 2016 to 2018. To further bolster her expertise, Kylie pursued an Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate at the University of California, Davis, from 2020 to 2021. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation in food science and sensory analysis.
Professional Background
Before her current role at General Mills, Kylie White accumulated extensive experience in the food industry. She worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at SunOpta from 2020 to 2021, a Milk Laboratory Manager at Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies in 2019, and a Sensory Product Guidance Consultant at Celarity from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, Kylie's earlier roles included serving as a Local Foods Coordinator for Minnesota GreenCorps and a Public Health Intern at Cooking Matters Minnesota. Her diverse professional background has equipped her with a broad skill set in quality assurance, sensory analysis, and public health.
Achievements
Kylie White has several notable achievements in the field of food science and sensory analysis. She has developed a new line of healthier food options specifically targeted at children's nutrition. Her research includes conducting sensory analysis aimed at improving the palatability of foods for future space missions, which was published in peer-reviewed journals. Kylie has presented her findings at national food science conferences and received recognition for innovative approaches in food chemistry from industry associations. She has also mentored junior scientists and interns, sharing her expertise in sensory analysis methodologies and best practices.