Database providing access to the High Technology Network's industrial research offering: research competences, type of analyses and tests available at the Laboratories. Companies can consult the Catalogue to find Laboratories and researchers that match their needs.
Competence
Analysis of packaging regulations
Analysis of possible reuse and recycle of packaging materials
Analysis of the physical, rheological, chemical, microbial, and sensorial properties during storage
Analytical tests for shelf-life characterization
Assessment of the environmental impact (LCA) of one or more packagings
Biomarker identification to assess the effects of bioactive components in humans
Characterization of polymeric material by differential scanning calorimetry and NMR
Chemical analyses for food quality and safety (off-flavours, plasticizers)
Consultation for techniques of Design of experiments (DoE)
Contamination analysis of pre- and post-extrusion recycled material
Definition of product specifications and analytical methods of verification
Design of experiment (DoE) and Food Design to study interaction between formulation and process conditions
Development of new active and intelligent packaging
Effect of migration from packaging to food and vice-versa: analysis and study
Effects of industrial processes on the nutritional qualities of foods
Evaluation of dietary habits of the population in order to identify risk behaviours and prevention strategies
Evaluation of microorganism development on raw materials and packaged foods
Evaluation of packaging mechanical resistance with numeric simulation and experimental trials
Evaluation of the interactions between food matrix and bioactive components
Evaluation of the organoleptic characteristics of food bioactive components and related food
Evaluation of the physical, chemical, and microbial characteristics of products
Experimental studies of formulations and processes: use of bioactive components from out-streams or by-products
Extraction of bioactive components from food waste (polyphenols, omega3 and omega6 fatty acids)
Film thermoformation and food packaging in modified atmosphere
Functional compounds characterization from raw materials, ingredients, food and food industry left-overs
Gas permeability reduction in packaging materials
Global migration analysis of one or more packagings
Human studies for the validation of nutritional/health claims (including analysis of biological samples and statistical analysis of the results)
Improvement of process efficiency for saving direct and indirect costs
Input-output correlations to assess operational parameters
Lab trails and scale-up to pilot plants of experimental production diagrams; check of the physical, chemical and sensorial characteristics
Life cycle assessment for food packaging
Market survey and consumer trends towards functional foods
Mathematical modelling for product/process optimization
Mechanical tests on packaging and packaging materials
Microbial kinetics during food storage
Monitoring of chemical, physical, and biochemical characteristics (enzymatic activity and kinetics) during storage
New material and technique study for bio- and eco-compatible packaging films
New materials to reduce environment impact
Non-conventional thermal and non-thermal technologies for product stabilization, extraction, and conservation