Edycja projektu EPI

Details of the project EPI

Technological, process and product innovation in the field of production of personalized curd cheeses with enhanced health-promoting properties in cooperation with Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agriculture and Food Biotechnology

01-11-2021 do 30-09-2023

2 312 036,82

EFRROW; national public funds; own funds

www.sery.sodr.pl

The aim of the operation is to produce cottage cheese with the use of own environmental lactic acid bacteria. First of all, the most important bacteria of the human gastrointenstinal tract, belonging to the genus lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, on a pilot technological line. The use of microorganisms in the innovative production technology will contribute to the development of specific sensory and health-promoting features of cheeses with immunostimulating properties dedicated to the elderly.

Currently, in the food market, consumers are looking for food products with functional characteristics. Taking into account the trends of healthy eating, as well as the variety of products, it seems advisable to develop technologies and produce food dedicated to a specific group of consumers. These trends include personalized curd cheeses, enriched with selected lactic acid bacteria with scientifically documented (numerous national and foreign scientific reports) pro-health values, in particular those responsible for strengthening and stimulating the human immune system. products containing lactic acid bacteria with potential pro-health values are very enjoyable. Commercially available dairy products vary slightly in terms of the presence of strains of these bacteria. Mostly they contain several of the same species from the American collection. Therefore, the intestinal microbiota of Polish consumers is becoming increasingly poor, which may lead to many civilization diseases such as: colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Therefore, it is very important from the point of view of the consumer's health to introduce products that strengthen the immune system and counteract behaviors. The elderly are a special group of consumers at risk of health dysfunctions. Therefore, creating personalized food intended for seniors is absolutely justified. Appropriate marketing campaigns, promotion at fairs, competitions, tasting in nursing homes and retirement homes will increase the market potential of the result of the operation to be implemented under the project.

food quality / food processing and nutrition