Virginia Harris Holsinger | |
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 Virginia Holsinger in an ARS Laboratory (Photo courtesy of USDA Agricultural Research Service) | |
| Born | March 13, 1937 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | September 4, 2009 (aged 72) Fairfax, Virginia, US |
| Education | College of William & Mary (B.S.) Ohio State University (Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Enzymes as food treatments |
| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science & Engineering |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Food Science |
| Institutions | United States Department of Agriculture |
Virginia H. Holsinger (March 13, 1937 – September 4, 2009)[1] was a food scientist whose research was significant in the dairy industry. Her research on enzymes as dietary supplements and food treatments was critical to the development of Lactaid and Beano.[2]
- ^ "Virginia H. Holsinger". Tributes. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ "Virginia Holsinger; Dairy Researcher's Work Aided People with Lactose Intolerance; 72". San Diego Union-Tribune. October 3, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2021.