Projects

Centrifugation Equipment for Service Units

Main Researcher: DIRECCIÓN
Start Date: 09/01/2021
End Date:
Institution: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (MCIU)
Reference number: EQC2019-005969-P

Mapping the effect of heating regimes on Anisakis death and fate of their allergens in fish muscle. Development of a decision support tool for optimal processing

Main Researcher: M. Careche
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 12/31/2024
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-119201RB-I00
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

Valorization of underutilised marine invertebrates with interest in functional food

Main Researcher: O. Martínez and M. E. López
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-116142RB-I00
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Exploratory study of the interindividual variation in response to consumption of a polyphenol-rich green coffee and factors influencing the response

Main Researcher: L. Bravo and B. I. Sarriá
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 12/31/2024
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-114102RB-I00
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

Effect of short-term gaseous treatments on the postharvest quality of soft fruit stored at low temperature. Molecular and metabolic strategies

Main Researcher: M. T. Sánchez and I. Romero
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-113965RB-I00
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)

Valorization of Mango and Apple By-products and Wastes as Source of Cytoprotective and Antiinflammatory Encapsulated Bioactive Compounds.

Main Researcher: B. de Ancos and C. Sánchez-Moreno.
Start Date: 06/01/2020
End Date: 05/31/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-107980RB-I00
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

Use of nanostructures obtained from waste as a strategy to improve biopolymer matrices applied to the active and biodegradable packaging of myosystems.

Main Researcher: J. Gómez
Start Date: 06/01/2020
End Date: 05/31/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-108361RB-I00
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Polyphenol-rich foods as a healthy and sustainable aging strategy (KEPHENOL)

Main Researcher: S. de Pascual-Teresa y GP Blanch
Start Date: 06/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2024
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-107009RB-I00
Research Group: Innovative Technologies for the Study of Food Bioactive Compounds (ENANTIOMET)

Innovative multifunctional ingredients as meat analogues and their application in strategies to develop healthy, safe and sustainable meat products (RETOCARNICO)

Main Researcher: C. Ruiz-Capillas and A. M. Herrero
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-107542RB-C21
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INMEAT)

Biopolymer-based emulsions with controlled lipid digestibility for development of functional meat products as a strategy to manage Type 3

Main Researcher: S. Cofrades y J. Benedí
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-103872RB-I00
Research Group: Innovative Processes and Food Quality (INNOTECHFOOD)

Dietary high molecular weight flavanols as cardioprotective adjuvants in type 2 diabetes: from their molecular mechanism to their pre-clinical and clinical effects

Main Researcher: M. A. Martín and S. Ramos
Start Date: 10/01/2019
End Date: 09/30/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-095059-B-I00
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

Smart and eco-innovative SEAFOOD processes and products for healthy AGEing

Main Researcher: E. Balsa (IP ICTAN: P. Montero)
Start Date: 03/01/2019
End Date: 02/28/2022
Institution: H2020, EU
Reference number: CSIC EAPA_758/2018-SEAFOOD-AGE
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Fighting chronic diseases with new therapeutic approaches to modulate the endocannabinoid system.

Main Researcher: N. Jagerovic y A. Castro (IP ICTAN: T. Herráiz)
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-095544-B-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

Development of drugs targeting mitochondria-like organelles as therapeutic approach to the treatment of neglected parasitic diseases.

Main Researcher: C. Dardonville y A. Gómez-Barrio (ICTAN: T. Herráiz)
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-093940-B-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

Structuring oils through the use of hydrocolloids as a strategy to replace high plasticity saturated fats. Rheological, structural and sensorial research

Main Researcher: A. Salvador and T. Sanz (ICTAN: M. D. Álvarez)
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI-2018-099738-B-C21
Research Group: Rheology and texture of foods (REOTEXTAL)

Integrated strategies for improving the quality, safety and functionality of foods: towards a healthy diet. (AVANSECAL-II-CM)

Main Researcher: ML Marina (IP ICTAN: FJ Morales)
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2022
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid. CM
Reference number: S2018/BAA-4393
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods(CHEMPROFOOD)

Innovation in Safe and Healthy Meat Products

Main Researcher: J. Carballo
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-90699-REDC
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Acrylamide exposure and bioaccesibility in foodservices and traditional cooking

Main Researcher: C. Delgado and M. Mesías
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-094402-B-I00
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods(CHEMPROFOOD)

Design of nanoparticulate systems from marine waste and alternative vegetable sources for the development of foods directed to the prevention of diseases

Main Researcher: P. Montero and C. Gómez
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-84161-C2-1-R
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Effect on glycemic control, lipid profile and inflammation of Moringa oleifera leaves. Nutritional intervention study in prediabetic subjects.

Main Researcher: E. Nova and A. Marcos
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-86044-C2-1-R
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research group (INMUNONUTRICIÓN)

Valorization of whole cereal grains for food development with immunomodulation properties addressed to oncohematological patients

Main Researcher: C. Martínez and J. Frias
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2022
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-83718-R
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Crosstalk between hypothalamic astrocytes and perivascular adipose tissue in the energy metabolism and cardiovascular function: impact of dietary modifications.

Main Researcher: J. A. Chowen and M. S. Fernández (ICTAN: L. Bravo)
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: BFU2017-82565-C2-2-R
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

Carbohydrate-active enzymes from Lactobacillus plantarum WCFS1: genetic, functional and structural characterization

Main Researcher: B. de las Rivas and R. Muñoz
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 09/30/2022
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-84614-C2-2-R
Research Group: Bacterial biotechnology (BIOBACT)

Holistic analysis of strawberry and table grape quality in the critical phases of postharvest storage using molecular tools

Main Researcher: C. Merodio and M.I. Escribano
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-85291-R
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)

Determinant factors of macular pigment density in subjects over 45 years of age: Lutein and zeaxanthin in blood and intake from fruits and vegetables. In vivo and in vitro studies.

Main Researcher: B. Olmedilla
Start Date: 01/01/2017
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PI16/01991
Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

Consumer attitudes towards healthier meat products

Main Researcher: Dra. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas
Start Date: 12/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: FEDER
Reference number: 20206
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INMEAT)

Precision nutrition and physical exercise as modulators of human epigenome in disorders of dietary excess

Main Researcher: A. Dávalos (ICTAN: L. Bravo)
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-90623-REDT
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

Development of mixed gels from legumes and fish muscle protein, healthier and more sustainable

Main Researcher: A. J. Borderías
Start Date: 06/14/2017
End Date: 06/13/2020
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTA2015-00003-C02-02

Dietary anthocyanins and flavanols from food as a strategy for healthy aging: cardiovascular health and cognitive status

Main Researcher: S. C. de Pacual-Teresa
Start Date: 12/30/2016
End Date: 12/29/2019
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2016-76832-R
Research Group: Polyphenols and health (POLYHEALTH)

Improvement of the prebiotic functionality in agrofood byproducts by simultaneous treatment with hydrolytic enzymes and high hydrostatic

Main Researcher: M. P. Rúperez and A. D. Molina
Start Date: 12/30/2016
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2016-77056-R
Research Group: Group of Biophysical Approaches to Food, Food Processing and Preservation (FoodCRYOPHYS)

Effect of plant functional food ingredients on inflammatory response, oxidative stress biomarkers, cardiovascular parameters and gut health in obesity

Main Researcher: C. Sánchez-Moreno and B. de Ancos
Start Date: 12/30/2016
End Date: 12/29/2019
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2016-76817-R
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

Technological strategies for the production of a healthy oat drink suitable for celiacs

Main Researcher: E. Peñas
Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date: 12/31/2019
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2015-67598-R
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Exposure risk to Anisakis sp. in fish products: Intensity of treatment, infectivity and allergens stability to digestion and intestinal

Main Researcher: M. Careche
Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date: 12/31/2019
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2015-68248-C2-1-R
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

Eficacy of new products combining hydroxycinnamates and beta-glucans as a dietary tool against obesity and associated dysfunctions (hyperglicaemia and dyslipemia)

Main Researcher: L. Bravo and R. Mateos
Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date: 12/31/2019
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL 2015-69986
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

Lactobacillus plantarum as a model for the study of the interaction with phenolic compounds in food fermentation and in adaptation to the gastrointestinal tract

Main Researcher: R. Muñoz
Start Date: 01/01/2015
End Date: 12/31/2018
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2014-52911-R
Research Group: Bacterial biotechnology (BIOBACT)

Use of halophilic plants and fishing waste for the design and development of functional fishery products

Main Researcher: M. E. López and O. Martínez
Start Date: 01/01/2015
End Date: 12/31/2018
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2014-52825-R
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Design and optimization of technological processes to obtain ingredients and functional foods from legumes, pseudo-cereals and cereals

Main Researcher: E. Peñas
Start Date: 12/01/2014
End Date: 09/30/2018
Institution: MINECO/FSE, EU
Reference number: RYC2013-14354
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Development of restructured products from fish muscle by-products

Main Researcher: A. J. Borderías
Start Date: 02/03/2014
End Date: 02/02/2017
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTC-2014-1882-2

Influence of matrix and processing on the metabolism and prebiotic effect of natural phenolic compounds in a dynamic gastrointestinal model

Main Researcher: B. de Ancos
Start Date: 01/01/2014
End Date: 12/31/2016
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2013-46326-R
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

Antocianos y xantofilas: fuentes, mecanismos de acción y efectos en humanos

Main Researcher: PASCUAL-TERESA FERNANDEZ, SONIA CRISTINA DE
Start Date: 01/01/2013
End Date: 12/31/2015
Institution: MINECO
Reference number: AGL2012-30803
Research Group: Polyphenols and health (POLYHEALTH)

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Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

Improvement program for the cherries varieties from Jerte Valley: Evaluation and selection of genotypes according to the behavior of the abscission process and postharvest conservation

Main Researcher: J. Alonso
Start Date:
End Date: 12/21/2017
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTA2013-00014-C03-02

Promoting innovation of fermented foods

Main Researcher: C. Chassard (ICTAN: J. Frías)
Start Date: 05/26/2021
End Date: 05/25/2025
Institution: COST - EU
Reference number: CA20128
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

The V-PLACE – Enabling consumer choice in Vegan or Vegetarian Food Products

Main Researcher: M. P. Vaquero
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2020
Institution: EIT Food, H2020, EU
Reference number: EIT-FOOD 0630
Research Group: Reología y textura de alimentos (REOTEXTAL)

Interindividual variation in response to comsuption of plant food bioactives and determinants involved

Main Researcher: C. Morand (ICTAN: S. C. de Pascual-Teresa)
Start Date: 01/01/2014
End Date: 12/31/2018
Institution: COST - EU
Reference number: FA1403
Research Group: Polyphenols and health (POLYHEALTH)

Parasite risk assesment with integrated tools in EU fish production value chains

Main Researcher: M. Careche
Start Date: 02/01/2013
End Date: 01/31/2016
Institution: EU-FP7
Reference number: C-FOOD/1660
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

Evaluation of freshness and shelf-life of fish by selected spectroscopic methods.

Main Researcher: Dra. Sanja Vidaček Filipec, Universidad de Zagreb coord. M. Careche WP 2 leader
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 12/31/2024
Institution: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Zagreb. Croatian Science Foundation Research Projects
Reference number: SEAFOOD SPECTRA
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

New strategies for estimation of the risk associated to dietary exposure to chemical processing contaminants in the population from the consumption of ultra-processed foods and reliable classification criteria

Main Researcher: F. J. Morales
Start Date: 10/01/2020
End Date: 09/30/2023
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: 202070E193
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods(CHEMPROFOOD)

Development and applications of nanoparticles and natural nano- and microencapsulation systems.

Main Researcher: M. C. Gómez
Start Date: 07/01/2020
End Date: 06/30/2023
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: 202070E218
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Analysis of the genetic determinants and physiological mechanisms for tolerance to combined drought/phoma medicaginis in Medicago truncatula

Main Researcher: M. T. Sánchez
Start Date: 01/08/2020
End Date: 12/24/2021
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: COOPA20381
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)

NutriLecturas: promoting open reading clubs on scientific texts in research centres

Main Researcher: J. Pérez
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: FECYT
Reference number: FCT-19-15024
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Elaboration of nutritionally healthy margarines using olive pomace oil as a substitute for saturated fats

Main Researcher: S. Cofrades
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2023
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: PIE: 202070E177
Research Group: Rheology and texture of foods (REOTEXTAL)

Strengthening the sustainability of goat production in Northwest Argentina: fibrolytic enzyme production strategies as silage additives

Main Researcher: B. de las Rivas
Start Date: 01/01/2020
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: COOPB20412
Research Group: Bacterial biotechnology (BIOBACT)

Development of healthy baking products of sprouted Andean grains with improved content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity

Main Researcher: C. Martínez
Start Date: 12/01/2019
End Date: 06/30/2021
Institution: Banco Mundial, FONDECYT, Perú
Reference number: E041-2018-01-BM
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Diseño y validación en humanos de un nuevo complemento alimenticio rico en ácido docosahexaenoico procedente de algas

Main Researcher: M. P. Vaquero
Start Date: 02/01/2019
End Date: 01/31/2022
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid
Reference number: IND2018/BIO-9554
Research Group: Minerals in human metabolism and nutrition (MINERALES)

Underexploited native Ibero-American foods of vegetal origin

Main Researcher: S. G. Sáyago (ICTAN: J. Pérez)
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: CYTED
Reference number: ALSUB-CYTED
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Development of efficient and environmentally friendly processes for the production of safe and bioactive phlorotannins extracts from Chilean seaweeds

Main Researcher: J. R. Pérez (ICTAN: J. Pérez)
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2022
Institution: FONDECyT - Chile
Reference number: FONDECyT 1180571
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Unlocking novel product possibilities and barriers for commercial utilization of whitefish residual raw materials onboard factory trawlers

Main Researcher: A. Oterhals (ICTAN: O. Martínez)
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 12/31/2021
Institution: NOFIMA, Research Council of Norway
Reference number: MARIN_2018
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Development of improved techno-functional flours for obtaining healthy products

Main Researcher: E. Peñas
Start Date: 07/01/2017
End Date: 06/30/2021
Institution: FEADER, RIS3
Reference number: Biodough-2017-8027
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Management, nutrition and genetic technologies to optimize the production of foods of animal origin characteristic of the Mediterranean diet

Main Researcher: C. Ruiz-Capillas
Start Date: 10/01/2014
End Date: 12/31/2018
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid
Reference number: S2013/ABI-2913
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Bioaccesibility of b-cryptoxanthin vs b-carotene from major contributors to the provitamin A intake in Brasil, Panama and Spain

Main Researcher: B. Olmedilla
Start Date: 01/01/2014
End Date: 12/31/2015
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: LINK0770
Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

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Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)