About G. Malcolm Trout
Lived 1896 – 1990 (aged 94). G. Malcolm Trout was an American scientist and food scientist.
George Malcolm Trout (March 7, 1896 – November 1, 1990) was an American dairy industry pioneer, writer, researcher, and professor emeritus in food science at Michigan State University. Trout is credited with finding the key to the creation of homogenized milk.
He researched the homogenization of milk. In the 1930s he was considered to be a dairy industry pioneer for his research on the chemical and physical properties of homogenized milk.
The American Dairy Science Association gave him its highest award in 1964 for 30 years of work as historian.
Death and legacy He died aged 94, on November 1, 1990, at Sparrow Hospital and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan. In addition, the Trout Council was formed in the 1980s to help continue Dr. Trout's development projects.
Michigan Governor James Blanchard honored him by designating March 7, 1986, as Mac Trout Day.
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Who was G. Malcolm Trout?
American food scientist
When was G. Malcolm Trout born?
G. Malcolm Trout was born on 7 March 1896 in Birmingham.
When did G. Malcolm Trout die?
G. Malcolm Trout died on 1 November 1990 in Sparrow Hospital.
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G. Malcolm Trout was a scientist and food scientist.
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G. Malcolm Trout was American.
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