Dr Michael Netzel
Dr

Michael Netzel

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Background

Michael is passionate about plant-based foods, with a particular focus on their nutritional composition, quality, bioactivity, digestibility, and potential for promoting healthy diets. He has served as a Chief Investigator on several flagship initiatives, including the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods, the CRC for Developing Northern Australia, and the HIA-funded Naturally Nutritious project. His research emphasizes the importance of understanding both in vitro bioaccessibility—how compounds are released from the food matrix and become available for intestinal absorption—and the more complex in vivo bioavailability and metabolism, including microbial degradation in the gut. These processes are critical for predicting the bioactivity and potential health benefits of dietary phytochemicals in humans.

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Research interests

  • Phytochemicals and Health

    My primary research interests focus on phytochemicals—specifically polyphenols (both bound and free), carotenoids, and betalains—as well as vitamins. I investigate their analysis, binding characteristics within the plant (food) matrix, and structural modifications or degradation during processing and digestion. This includes studying their bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and metabolism, essentially tracing the journey “from raw produce to absorbed and metabolised bioactive compounds.”

Search Professor Michael Netzel’s works on UQ eSpace

621 works between 1992 and 2025
All (621) Journal Article (171) Book Chapter (17) Conference Publication (421) Book (3) Edited Outputs (9)

41 - 60 of 621 works

2023

Conference Publication

The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat

Beya, Michel, Netzel, Michael, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather and Hoffman, Louwrens (2023). The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat. 69th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, Padova, Italy, 20-25 August 2023. Padova, Italy: Sistema Congressi.

The effects of Davidson’s plum fruit powder as plant-based preservative in raw processed meat

2023

Conference Publication

Native Australian citrus: its current status and potential

Johnson, Joel, Hungerford, Natasha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael (2023). Native Australian citrus: its current status and potential. FSS Science Week, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 15-17 August 2023.

Native Australian citrus: its current status and potential

2023

Conference Publication

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Wright, Olivia R. L. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Kakadu Plum Beverage Project. The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Seminar, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 27 July 2023.

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

2023

Conference Publication

The effects of Kakadu plum fruit (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as biopreservative in raw processed meats

Beya, Michel, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather, Netzel, Michael and Hoffman, Louw (2023). The effects of Kakadu plum fruit (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as biopreservative in raw processed meats. 7 International ISEKI-Food Conference, Paris, France, 5-7 July 2023.

The effects of Kakadu plum fruit (Terminalia ferdinandiana) as biopreservative in raw processed meats

2023

Conference Publication

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative. The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation Science Seminar, Virtual, 20 June 2023.

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

2023

Journal Article

Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Addepalli, Rama, Adiamo, Oladipupo Qudus, Kodagoda, Gethmini Kavindya, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia Renee Louise, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Osborne, Simone and Netzel, Michael Erich (2023). Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes. Molecules, 28 (10) 4004, 4004. doi: 10.3390/molecules28104004

Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes

2023

Conference Publication

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Kakadu Plum Beverage Project. Health and Wellbeing Queensland Project Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4 April 2023.

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

2023

Conference Publication

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative. Student Presentations session of Karen Sheldon visit to UQ, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7 March 2023.

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

2023

Journal Article

Effects of incorporating processed Acacia seed as an emulsifying agent on the quality attributes of beef sausage

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Effects of incorporating processed Acacia seed as an emulsifying agent on the quality attributes of beef sausage. Meat Science, 197 109069, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109069

Effects of incorporating processed Acacia seed as an emulsifying agent on the quality attributes of beef sausage

2023

Journal Article

Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage

Chen, Gengning, Netzel, Michael E., Mantilla, Sandra Milena Olarte, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Gabriele, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage. Molecules, 28 (4) 1608, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/molecules28041608

Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage

2023

Journal Article

Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity

Seididamyeh, Maral, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Sivakumar, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity. Foods, 12 (3) 623, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/foods12030623

Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity

2023

Journal Article

Structure – Function relationship of Australian Acacia seed protein concentrates: Amino acid composition, in vitro protein digestibility and molecular properties

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Structure – Function relationship of Australian Acacia seed protein concentrates: Amino acid composition, in vitro protein digestibility and molecular properties. Food Bioscience, 51 102339, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102339

Structure – Function relationship of Australian Acacia seed protein concentrates: Amino acid composition, in vitro protein digestibility and molecular properties

2023

Journal Article

Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Netzel, Michael E., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Gidley, Michael J., Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption. Food Research International, 164 112336, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112336

Nutritional and techno-functional properties of Australian Acacia seed flour: effects of roasting on chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and in vitro digestibility and intestinal iron absorption

2023

Conference Publication

Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in ‘Rubycot’ plumcot and ‘Queen Garnet’ plum

Kodagoda, G.K., Hong, H.T., Addepalli, R., Topp, B., Sultanbawa, Y., O'Hare, T.J., Netzel, M.E. and Osborne, S. (2023). Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in ‘Rubycot’ plumcot and ‘Queen Garnet’ plum. 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, WA Australia, 29 November – 2 December 2022. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s0029665123001210

Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in ‘Rubycot’ plumcot and ‘Queen Garnet’ plum

2023

Journal Article

Nutritional composition and anti-nutrients of underutilized Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – Saltbush, Seablite and Seapurslane

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Hong, Hung Trieu, Netzel, Gabriele, Wright, Olivia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2023). Nutritional composition and anti-nutrients of underutilized Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – Saltbush, Seablite and Seapurslane. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 115 104876, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104876

Nutritional composition and anti-nutrients of underutilized Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – Saltbush, Seablite and Seapurslane

2022

Conference Publication

High folate strawberries

Netzel, M. (2022). High folate strawberries. Driscoll’s visit (Industry meeting), Long Pocket, QLD Australia, 12 December 2022.

High folate strawberries

2022

Conference Publication

Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum

Kodagoda, G. K., Hong, H. T., Addepalli, R., Topp, B., Sultanbawa, Y., O'Hare, T. J., Netzel, M. E. and Osborne, S. (2022). Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum. Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA Australia, 29 November-2 December 2022.

Impact of storage on in vitro bioaccessibility of anthocyanins in 'Rubycot' plumcot and 'Queen Garnet' plum

2022

Book

Handbook of phytonutrients in indigenous fruits and vegetables

Dharini Sivakumar, Yasmina Sultanbawa and Michael Netzel eds. (2022). Handbook of phytonutrients in indigenous fruits and vegetables. Boston, MA, United States: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248043.0000

Handbook of phytonutrients in indigenous fruits and vegetables

2022

Conference Publication

Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – nutritious and functional for a sustainable future

Srivarathan, S., Phan, A. D. T., Hong, H. T., Netzel, G., Wright, O. R. L., Sultanbawa, Y. and Netzel, M. E. (2022). Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – nutritious and functional for a sustainable future. 19th Biennial Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Associations of von Humboldt Fellows, Geelong, VIC Australia, 19-20 November 2022.

Australian Indigenous edible halophytes – nutritious and functional for a sustainable future

2022

Conference Publication

Maturity effect on selected quality parameters in wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell) fruit

Phan, A., Zhang, J., Seididamyeh, M., Srivarathan, S., Netzel, M., Sivakumar, D. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Maturity effect on selected quality parameters in wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell) fruit. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Maturity effect on selected quality parameters in wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell) fruit

Current funding

  • 2021 - 2026
    Genetics of Fruit Sensory Preferences
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving the efficiency of Kakadu Plum value chains to grow a robust and sustainable industry
    CRC for Developing Northern Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping study on Boonjie tamarind and Cape York lilly pilly - nutritional and bioactive properties
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Scoping Study on potential functional compounds in native Australian tree Pittosporum Angustifolium (Gumby Gumby)
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Analysis of Natural Products
    Technical University of Munich
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Scoping study on Feijoa - bioactive compounds and in vitro bioactivity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Value-adding to waste stream from a gluten-free flour mill
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Functional ingredients from onion and garlic grown in Australia
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Michael Netzel is:
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