We explore alternative sources of protein for balanced, tasty, healthy and safe nutrition
Protein diversificationFood Pilot
The Food Pilot helps companies, labs and governments with their agri-food challenges: product development, process optimization or troubleshooting technical production problems. Within a co-creative process we bring solutions in the form of advice, lab analyses and/or pilot trials performed on semi-industrial processing equipment. We work strictly confidential. The Food Pilot is a collaboration between ILVO and Flanders' FOOD.
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Research themes
Pilot trials
Lab analyses
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Determining and possibly extending shelf life
Parameters showing how the product is made
With a trained taste panel in a professional sensory lab or analysis of odor components with GC-MS
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for the detection of food allergens
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for detection of spoilage, hygiene indicators and pathogens
Prospecting and analysis of production machines and production floors
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Detection of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants
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Quality of honey
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Detection of GMO in food and feed
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Determination of antimicrobial activity