Sex: Male
Education:
- University of Missouri, USA, PhD. in Food Science, 1978
- UPLB, College, Laguna, MS in Food Science, 1973
- UPLB, College, Laguna, BS in Agriculture, 1970
Field of Specialization:
Food science, Food Handling, Food Hygiene, Food Microbiology, Food Sanitation, Food Processing
Researches:
Del Rosario, R.R. Mabesa, R.C., (1976) Quality control in coconut milk processing.I. Sources of microbial contamination.
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 60, No. (1-2):
Mabesa, R.C. Quisumbing, E.C., (1976) Utilization of ricehull and sawdust as components of vegetable growing media.
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 60, No. (5-6):
Mabesa, R.C. Marshall, R.T., (1978) Decreased rinsability of milk films exposed to high humidity.
Proc., Philippine Association of Food Technologist Annual Meeting, PICC, Manila
Mabesa, R.C. et al., (1978) Effect of high relative humidity on cleanability of stainless steel plate.
Proc., American Dairy Science Association Annual Convention, Lansing, Michigan
Mabesa, R.C. Marshall, R.T., (1978) Stressing effects of extended incubation and selected detergents on coliforms.
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 2, No. (1-2):
Mabesa, R.C. Marshall, R.T. Anderson, M.E., (1979) Factors influencing tenacity of dried milk films exposed to high humidity.
Journal of Food Protection Volume 42, No. (8):
Mabesa, R.C. del Rosario, R.R., (1979) Quality control in coconut milk processing. II. Microbial contaminants.
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 62, No. (3):
Mbesa, R.C. Marshall, R.T. Anderson, M.E., (1980) Milk films exposed to high humidity, studies with electrophoresis.
Journal of Food Protection Volume 43(1)
Mabesa, R.C., (1982) Removal of microorganisms from food equipment and utensil surfaces by detergents.
NRCP Research Bulletin Volume 37, No. (2):
Mabesa, R.C. Castillo, M.M. Contreras, E.A. Banaad, L. Bandian V., (1982) Distribution and removal of microorganisms from food equipment and utensil surfaces by detergents. II. Staphylococcus aureus.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 111, No. (1-2):
Mabesa, R.C. Castillo, M.. Banaad, L.L., (1983) Chemical characteristics of some dishwashing detergents.
NSTA Technology Journal Volume 8, No. (1);
Mabesa, R.C. Revilla, S.V. Atutubo, E.O., (1983) Hastening of fish sauce production through use of added enzymes.
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 7, No. (1):
De Guzman, D.L. Mabesa, R.C. Revilla, S.V., (1983) Microbiological quality of depurated mussels.
NSTA Technology Journal Volume 8, No. (4):
Mabesa, R.C. et al., (1983) Safety evaluation of fermented fish and shellfish products.I. Microbiological contaminants.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 112, No. (1-2):
Mabesa, R.C. Castillo, M.M. Bandian V.Y., (1983) Safety evaluation of fermented fish and shellfish products. II. Physical contaminants.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 112(1-2)
Mabesa, R.C. Lopez, C.A. Jr., (1984) Accelerated patis process.
Philippine Patent Office (Patented, Pat.No. 17293)
Mabesa, R.C. Carpio, E.V. Mabesa, L.B., (1985) Accelerated process for fish sauce (patis production)
NSTA Technology Journal Volume 10(2)
Cullano, M.C. Mabesa, R.C. Dimayuga, L.G., (1984-1985) Characterization and identification on halphilic fungi isolated from spoiled fish sauce.
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume (8 & 90)
Salas, T.R. Mabesa, R.C. Villaralvo, J.A. Estrella, B.M. Melendres, R.R., (1985) Non aseptic protein enrichment of root crops by fungi.
Philippine Agricultirist Volume 68, No. (3):
Mabesa, R.C. et al., (1985) Safety evaluation of fermented fish and shellfish products, III. Heavy metal contaminants.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 114, No. (1-2):
Mabesa, R.C. Lagtapon, S.C. Villaralvo, M.J.A., (1986) Characterization and identification of some halophilic bacteria in spoiled fish sauce.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 115(4)
Avila, E.Z. Mabesa, R.C. Villaralvo, J.A., (1986) Processing of yam bean (Pachyrrhizus erosus Linn) roots.
NSTA Technology Journal Volume 11, No. (2)
Mabesa, R.C. Villaralvo, J.A., (1987) Patis: Fish sauce and bagoong (fish paste).
In: Traditional Foods and their Processing in Asia. (Nodai Research Institute, Tokyo University of Agriculture)
Paras, V.O. Mabesa, R.C. Ibarra, P.I., (1988) Efficacy of sanitizing pork strips with acetic acid .
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 12, No. (1):
Babaan, J.S. Mabesa, R.C., (1988) Fish handling and processing research and technology in the Philippines in the 80's.
Philippine Agriculturist (Special Issue)
Paras, V.O. Mabesa, R.C. Ibarra, P.I., (1988) Inhibition of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in pork with acetic acid.
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 12, No. (2):
Villaralvo, J.A. Mabesa, R.C., (1988) Microbial reduction in roundscad (Decapterus macrosoma) by sanitizers.
Kalikasan, Philippine Journal of Biology
Villaralvo, M.J.A. Mabesa, R.C., (1988) Protein enrichment of cassava by Aspergillus niger in liquid medium.
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 71, No. (3):
Kaw, V. Mabesa, R.C. Mabesa, L.B., (1988) Microbiological and sensory quality attributes of IDLI from rice with varying amylose content.
Philippine Technology Journal Volume 12, No. (1);
Mabesa, R.C. Villaralvo, M.J.A. Melendres, R.R., (1988) Reduction of microbial load in poultry meat with sanitizers.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 117, No. (3):
Collado, L.S. Mabesa, R.C., (1989) The influence of other microorganisms on the yield of nata by Acetobacter aceti subsp. xylinum (Brown).
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 13(1-2)
Favier, E.E. Mabesa, R>c., (1989) Microbiological quality and proximate analysis of hamburger patties from some fast food store outlets in Metro Manila.
Food and Nutrition Planning Newsletter Volume 10, No. (2):
Mabesa, R.C., (1989) Sanitation and hygiene for food and nutrition planners.
UPLB-NUFFIC Food and Nutrition Planning Program
Bayot, A.N. Barraquio, V.L. Mabesa, R.C., (1998) The viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus in soft white cheese "kesong puti".
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 82(2)
Santillana, A.p. Ibarra, P.I. Mabesa, R.C. Roxas, N.P., (1999) Use of artificial sweeteners in cured meat products
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 25(2)
Awards:
- MS Degree Scholarship, UP, NSDB, 1972-1974
- Curator's GIA Fellowship, University of Missouri, 1976
- Post Residence Doctoral Fellowship, University of Missouri, 1976
- Eugene V. Nay Scholarship Award, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1977
- Bookwriting Scholarship on Food Sanitation, TRCMHS, 1982-1983
- Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chairholder, UP, 1984-1986
- Outstanding KKP-LB Member, KKP, 1987
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Food Science), NAST, 1987