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 challenges in food processing: 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
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
for the detection of food allergens
for detection of spoilage, hygiene indicators and pathogens
Prospecting and analysis of production machines and production floors
Detection of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants
Detection of GMO in food and feed
Determination of antimicrobial activity
