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Biography Grethe Iren Andersen Borge

I am a Senior research scientist at the Department Food and Health. Our aim is to help food producers to develop food for better health by new products and improved production methods, optimal storage conditions and preparation methods.
I have managed strategic research programmes at Nofima, “Phytochemcials in fruits, berries and vegetables” (2013-2016), “Fruits and vegetables, from raw materials to health effects” (2009-2012) and “Bioactive components and inhibition of lipid oxidation in food quality and health” (2006-2008)
Currently, I am MC member of the COST Action Networks POSITIVe (phytochemicals and uptake in the body) and EUROCAROTEN (carotenoids).

My research is currently related to vegetables and quality, with special focus on health related compounds. The research aims to gain more knowledge about how phytochemicals vary in raw materials and how storage and processing affects health related quality.I have expertise on phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, glucosinolates and carotenoids. My research interest is also bioactivity, bioavailability and effects of phytochemicals in the body, with focus on digestion. I have been involved in research on how foods affect human health, for example, berries, fruits and vegetables and fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids).
My education is in chemistry and biochemistry, with a PhD in biochemistry (lipid metabolism in plants and humans) in 1998 at the University of Oslo. I have been employed at Matforsk / Nofima in the periods 1993-1998 and 2002-present. I have also worked as a researcher at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences with biofil

Grethe Iren Andersen Borge has 55 publications at Nofima:

Bioactive compounds and color of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) purees as affected by heat treatment and high-pressure homogenization

Aaby, Kjersti; Martinsen, Berit Karoline; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Røen, Dag

2020

Academic article

Bearbeidet kjøtt og tarmkreft – kan vi gjøre norske produkter sunnere?

Grini, Ida Synnøve Bårvåg; Kirkhus, Bente; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; By, Elin Lundekvam; Henriksen, Karianne Spetaas

2020

Popular scientific article

Cabbage crops for every taste

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Myhrer, Kristine S.

2019

Popular scientific article

Increased release of carotenoids and delayed in vitro lipid digestion of high pressure homogenized tomato and pepper emulsions

Kirkhus, Bente; Afseth, Nils Kristian; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Grimsby, Gard Sveinung; Steppeler, Christina; Krona, Annika; Langton, Maud

2019

Academic article

Bioavailability of Quercetin in Humans with a Focus on Interindividual Variation

Almeida, A. Filipa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Piskula, Mariusz; Tudose, Adriana; Tudoreanu, Liliana; Valentova, Katerina; Williamson, Gary; Santos, Claudia N.

2018

Academic article

Effects of soil type and fertilization on yield, chemical parameters, sensory quality and consumer preference of swede (Brassica napus L. ssp. rapifera)

Thomsen, Mette; Riley, Hugh; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Lea, Per; Rødbotten, Marit; Bengtsson, Gunnar

2017

Academic article

Kartlegging av restråstoff fra jordbruket

Lindberg, Diana; Aaby, Kjersti; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Haugen, John-Erik; Nilsson, Astrid; Rødbotten, Rune; Sahlstrøm, Stefan

2016

Nofima reports

Nye fleksitarianerfavoritter

Borge, Grethe Iren; Rødbotten, Rune

2016

Popular scientific article

Hva er det som gir oss den mest smakfulle og sunneste kålrota?

Riley, Hugh; Thomsen, Mette; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Rødbotten, Marit; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Lea, Per

2016

Article in business/trade/industry journal

The PBMC transcriptome profile after intake of oxidized versus high-quality fish oil: an explorative study in healthy subjects

Myhrstad, Mari; Ottestad, Inger; Günther, Clara-Cecilie; Ryeng, Einar; Holden, Marit; Nilsson, Astrid; Brønner, Kirsti Wettre; Kohler, Achim; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Ulven, Stine Marie

2016

Academic article

Kål til folket!

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen

2016

Article in business/trade/industry journal

Flavonols in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) flower buds as affected by postharvest temperature and radiation treatments

Rybarczyk, Anna; Wold, Anne-Berit; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Hansen, Magnor Kåre; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa

2016

Academic article

Glucosinolates in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) as affected by postharvest temperature and radiation treatments

Rybarczyk, Anna; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Hansen, Magnor Kåre; Wold, Anne-Berit

2016

Academic article

Variation of terpenes in milk and cultured cream from Norwegian alpine rangeland-fed and in-door fed cows

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Sandberg, Ellen; Øyaas, Jorun; Abrahamsen, Roger K.

2016

Academic article

Brokkoli - klima og lagring

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen

2015

Popular scientific article

Frosne versus ferske grønnsaker

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Baardseth, Pernille

2015

Popular scientific article

Phytochemical content in broccoli flower buds during postharvest storage and light treatments

Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Schmidt, Gesine; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bengtsson, Gunnar

2015

Academic article

Matplantenes avanserte biologi

Schmidt, Gesine; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen

2014

Article in business/trade/industry journal

Fish oil supplementation induces Expression of genes related to cell cycle, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: a transcriptomic approach

Myhrstad, Mari; Ulven, Stine Marie; Günther, Clara-Cecilie; Ottestad, Inger; Holden, Marit; Ryeng, Einar; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Kohler, Achim; Brønner, Kirsti Wettre; Thoresen, Magne; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund

2014

Academic article

Vitamin C in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) flower buds as affected by postharvest light, UV-B irradiation and temperature

Rybarczyk, Anna; Hansen, Magnor Kåre; Wold, Anne-Berit; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bengtsson, Gunnar

2014

Academic article

Effect of broccoli phytochemical extract on release of fatty acids from salmon muscle and salmon oil during in vitro digestion

Aarak, Kristi Ekrann; Kirkhus, Bente; Johansen, Silje; Vegarud, Gerd Elisabeth; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen

2014

Academic article

Effects of Environmental Factors on Edible Oil Quality of Organically Grown Camelina sativa

Kirkhus, Bente; Lundon, Aina; Haugen, John-erik; Vogt, Kjell gjermund; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Henriksen, Britt

2013

Academic article

Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and inflammation markers in metabolic syndrome – a randomized study (SYSDIET)

Uusitupa, Matti; Hermansen, K.; Savolainen, MJ; Schwab, U.; Kolehmainen, M.; Brader, L.; Mortensen, L.S.; Cloetens, A.; Johansson-Persson, A.; Onning, G.; Landin-Olsson, M.; Herzig, Karl-Heinz; Hukkanen, J.; Rosqvist, F.; Iggman, David; Paananen, J.; Pulkki, K.J.; Siloaho, M.; Dragsted, Lars Ove; Barri, T.; Overvad, K.; Knudsen, K.E. Bach; Hedemann, M.S.; Arner, P.; Dahlman, I; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Baardseth, Pernille; Ulven, Stine Marie; Gunnarsdottir, I; Jonsdottir, S; Thorsdottir, I.; Oresic, Matej; Poutanen, K.S.; Risérus, Ulf; Åkesson, B.

2013

Academic article

Fish oil supplementation alters the plasma lipidomic profile and increases long-chain PUFAs of phospholipids and triglycerides in healthy subjects

Ottestad, Inger; Hassani, Sahar; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Kohler, Achim; Vogt, Kjell gjermund; Hyøtylainen, Tuulia; Oresic, Matej; Brønner, Kirsti Wettre; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Ulven, Stine Marie; Myhrstad, Mari Charlotte

2012

Academic article

Antiproliferative Effects of Fresh and Thermal Processed Green and Red Cultivars of Curly Kale (Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala var. sabellica)

Olsen, Helle; Grimmer, Stine J Staavi; Aaby, Kjersti; Saha, Shikha; Borge, Grethe iren andersen

2012

Academic article

Antioxidative protection of dietary bilberry, chokeberry and Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL19 in mice subjected to intestinal oxidative stress by ischemia-reperfusion

Jakesevic, Maja; Aaby, Kjersti; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Jeppsson, Bengt; Ahrné, Siv; Molin, Göran

2011

Academic article

Compliance, tolerability and safety of two antioxidant-rich diets: a randomised controlled trial in male smokers

Karlsen, Anette; Svendsen, Mette; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Sommernes, Mary-Ann; Sexton, Joseph; Brevik, Asgeir; Erlund, Iris; Serafini, Mauro; Bastani, Nasser Ezzatkhah; Remberg, Siv Fagertun; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Carlsen, Monica Hauger; Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud; Myhrstad, Mari; Dragsted, Lars; Duttaroy, Asim K.; Haffner, Karin; Laake, Petter; Drevon, Christian A; Arnesen, Harald; Collins, Andrew Richard; Tonstad, Serena; Blomhoff, Rune

2011

Academic article

Oxidative stability and sensory quality of meat from broiler chickens fed a bacterial meal produced on natural gas

Øverland, Margareth; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Vogt, Kjell gjermund; Schøyen, Hilde; Skrede, Anders

2011

Academic article

Phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and other quality related criteria of 'Summerred' apples as influenced by postharvest Storage conditions

Remberg, Siv Fagertun; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Sandberg, Ellen; Jeksrud, Willy Karl; Haffner, Karin

2010

Academic article

Phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and other quality related criteria of 'Summerred' apples as influenced by postharvest storage conditions

Remberg, Siv Fagertun; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Sandberg, Ellen; Jeksrud, Willy K.; Haffner, Karin

2010

Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Red cabbage, a Vegetable Rich in Health-Related Glucosinolates

Hansen, Magnor; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Berge, Liv; Wold, Anne-Berit

2010

Academic article

Analysis of -omics data: Graphical interpretation- and validation tools in multi-block methods

Hassani, Sahar; Martens, Harald; Qannari, El Mostafa; Hanafi, Mohamed; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Kohler, Achim

2010

Academic article

Characterization, Quantification, and Yearly Variation of the Naturally Occurring Polyphenols in a Common Red Variety of Curly Kale (Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala var. sabellica cv. 'Redbor')

Olsen, Helle; Aaby, Kjersti; Borge, Grethe iren andersen

2010

Academic article

Bilberry juice modulates plasma concentration of NF-kappa B related inflammatory markers in subjects at increased risk of CVD

Karlsen, Anette; Paur, Ingvild; Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud; Sakhi, Amrit Kaur; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Serafini, Mauro; Erlund, Iris; Laake, Petter; Tonstad, Serena; Blomhoff, Rune

2010

Academic article

A cross-cultural study of preference for apple juice with different sugar and acid contents

Rødbotten, Marit; Martinsen, Berit Karoline; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Mortvedt, Hilde Skotland; Knutsen, Svein Halvor; Lea, Per; Næs, Tormod

2009

Academic article

Characterization and Quantification of Flavonoids and Hydroxycinnamic Acids in Curly Kale (Brassica oleracea L. Convar. acephala Var. sabellica) by HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn

Olsen, Helle; Aaby, Kjersti; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen

2009

Academic article

Effect of cold storage and harvest date on bioactive compounds in curly kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala)

Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Solhaug, Knut Asbjørn; Bengtsson, Gunnar

2009

Academic article

Processing (blanching, boiling, steaming) effects on the content of glucosinolates and antioxidant-related parameters in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. ssp botrytis)

Volden, Jon; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Hansen, Magnor; Wicklund, Trude; Bengtsson, Gunnar

2009

Academic article

Dietary polyphenols identified as intracellular protein kinase A inhibitors

Moskaug, Jan Øivind; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Fagervoll, Anne Marthe; Paur, Ingvild; Carlsen, Harald; Blomhoff, Rune

2008

Academic article

Effect of thermal treatment on glucosinolates and antioxidant-related parameters in red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. ssp capitata f. rubra)

Volden, Jon; Borge, Grethe iren andersen; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Hansen, Magnor; Thygesen, Ingrid E; Wicklund, Trude

2008

Academic article

Milk quality - a future approach from a researcher's point of view

Abrahamsen, Roger K.; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Harstad, Odd Magne; Haug, Anna; Wetlesen, A

2007

Academic article

Phenolic contents and other health and sensory related properties of apple fruit (Malus domestica Borkh., cv. Aroma): Effect of postharvest UV-B irradiation

Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Bilger, Wolfgang; Berge, Arvid; Haffner, Karin; Solhaug, Knut Asbjørn

2007

Academic article

Chlorophyll fluorescence for non-destructive measurement of flavonoids in broccoli

Bengtsson, Gunnar; Schöner, Roman; Lombardo, Emanuele; Schöner, Jennifer; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bilger, Wolfgang

2006

Academic article

Effect of postharvest irradiation on health and sensory related properties of apples and broccoli

Bengtsson, Gunnar; Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Schöner, Roman; Lombardo, Emanuele; Schöner, Jennifer; Bilger, Wolfgang; Berge, Arvid; Haffner, Karin; Solhaug, Knut Asbjørn

2006

Academic article

Triglyceride-rich HDL3 from patients with familial hypercholesterolemia are less able to inhibit cytokine release or to promote cholesterol efflux

Ottestad, Inger; Halvorsen, Bente ; Balstad, Trude Rakel; Otterdal, Kari; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Brosstad, Frank; Myhre, Anne Grete; Ose, Leiv; Nenseter, Marit S.; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund

2006

Academic article

Chlorophyll fluorescence as a tool for non-destructive estimation of anthocyanins and total flavonoids in apples

Hagen, Sidsel Fiskaa; Solhaug, Knut Asbjørn; Bengtsson, Gunnar; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Bilger, Wolfgang

2006

Academic article

Multivariate modelling of relationships between proteolysis and sensory quality of Prast cheese

Pripp, Are Hugo; Skeie, Siv B.; Isaksson, Tomas; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Sørhaug, Terje

2006

Academic article

Resuscitation of hypoxic piglets with 100% O-2 increases pulmonary metalloproteinases and IL-8

Munkeby, Berit Holthe; Børke, Wenche Bakken; Bjørnland, Kristin; Sikkeland, Liv Ingunn Bjoner; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Lømo, Jon; Rivera, S; Khrestchatisky, M.; Halvorsen, Bente ; Saugstad, Ola Didrik

2005

Academic article

Resuscitation with 100% O2 increases cerebral injury in hypoxemic piglets

Munkeby, Berit Holthe; Børke, Wenche Bakken; Bjørnland, Kristin; Sikkeland, Liv Ingunn Bjoner; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Halvorsen, Bente; Saugstad, Ola Didrik

2004

Academic article

Increased myocardial matrix metalloproteinases in hypoxic newborn pigs during resuscitation: effects of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Børke, Wenche Bakken; Munkeby, Berit Holthe; Halvorsen, Bente; Bjørnland, Kristin; Tunheim, Siv Haugen; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Thaulow, Erik; Saugstad, Ola Didrik

2004

Academic article

Inhibition of Bacillus cereus by strains of Lactobacillus and Lactococcus in milk

Røssland, Elisabeth; Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Langsrud, Thor; Sørhaug, Terje

2003

Academic article

Growth and toxin profiles of Bacillus cereus isolated from different food sources

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Skeie, Marianne; Sørhaug, Terje; Langsrud, Thor; Granum, Per Einar

2001

Academic article

Intermediates and Products Formed During Fatty Acid α-Oxidation in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Vogt, Kjell Gjermund; Nilsson, Astrid

1999

Academic article

Fatty acid alpha-oxidation of tetradecylthioacetic acid and tetradecylthiopropionic acid in cucumber(Cucumis sativus)

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Slinde, Erik; Nilsson, Astrid

1998

Academic article

Long-chain saturated fatty acids can be alpha-oxidised by a purified enzyme(Mr240000)in cucumber(Cucumis sativus)

Borge, Grethe Iren Andersen; Slinde, Erik; Nilsson, Astrid

1997

Academic article

CabbageTaste

1. January 2016 – 30. April 2020

The consumption of vegetables has increased over the last years, but the sales of cruciferous vegetables (Brassica, cabbages) has been stagnant. Increased awareness of taste can increase sale of cabbage.