Projects

Reevaluación del riesgo asociado al contenido de acrilamida en alimentos de base cereal considerando el efecto de la composicion y matriz alimentaria sobre su bioaccesibilidad (ACRYREVAL).

Main Researcher: Francisco J. Morales, Marta Mesías.
Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2027
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion (MICIN).
Reference number: PID2022-137697NB-I00
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Getting into the Guts of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents. A perspective from Psychoneuroimmunology (PSYNIGED).

Main Researcher: Esther Nova Rebato
Start Date: 01/09/2023
End Date: 31/08/2027
Institution: MICIN Proyectos I+D+i de Generación de Conocimiento.
Reference number: PID2022-136588OB-C21
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Novedosas fuentes de fibra para su incorporación en el desarrollo de productos cárnicos más saludables, acordes a criterios de sostenibilidad, seguridad y calidad.

Main Researcher: Dra. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas y Dra. Ana Mª Herrero
Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 01/01/2025
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid (Doctorado Industrial 2022)
Reference number: IND2022/BIO-23612
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

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: 31/12/2024
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-119201RB-I00
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

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: 31/12/2024
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: María Teresa Sanchez-Ballesta, Irene Romero.
Start Date: 01/09/2021
End Date: 31/08/2024
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-113965RB-I00/AEI/ 10.13039/501100011033
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)

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: 31/12/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-095544-B-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

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

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

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: 30/09/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-84161-C2-1-R
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 G.P. Blanch
Start Date: 01/06/2020
End Date: 31/12/2024
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: Dr. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas and Dr. Ana Mª Herrero
Start Date: 01/06/2020
End Date: 31/05/2024
Institution: : Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación y Universidades. Cofinanciación FEDER
Reference number: PID2019-107542RB-C21
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

Sistemas de estructuración de aceites como estrategia de mejora del contenido y perfil de ácidos grasos de productos frescos (ANPROCAF).

Main Researcher: Dr. José Carballo.
Start Date: 02/01/2018
End Date: 31/12/2019
Institution: Proyecto CDTI. Embutidos del Centro, S.A. (EMCESA). Cofinanciación fondos FEDER.
Reference number: IDI-20170728
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Novedosos ingredientes multifuncionales como análogos de materia cárnica y su aplicación en estrategias para desarrollar productos cárnicos saludables, seguros y sostenibles.

Main Researcher: Dra. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas y Dra. Ana Mª Herrero.
Start Date: 01/06/2020
End Date: 31/05/2024
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación y Universidades. Cofinanciación fondos FEDER.
Reference number: PID2019-107542RB-C21
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Healthier meat products.

Main Researcher: Dr. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Red CYTED
Reference number: 119RT0568
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

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: 31/12/2023
Institution: MCI/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2020-116142RB-I00
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Artisan sheep yogurts: technological aspects, nutritional and sensory properties. Effect of the consumption of sheep's yogurt vs cow's yogurt on the lipid and immune profile in healthy adult subjects.

Main Researcher: B. Olmedilla
Start Date: 14/05/2013
End Date: 13/05/2016
Institution: MINECO/FEDER, UE
Reference number: RTA2012-00113-C02-02
Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

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

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

Production and validation of multifunctional ingredients combined with physical exercise for metabolic syndrome management.

Main Researcher: M. J. Frías
Start Date: 01/01/2014
End Date: 31/12/2016
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2013-43247-R
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

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

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

Development of restructured products from fish muscle by-products

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

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

Main Researcher: BRENES PAYA, AGUSTIN / RUIZ-CAPILLAS PÉREZ CLAUDIA
Start Date: 01/10/2014
End Date: 31/12/2018
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid.
Reference number: S2013/ABI-2913 (Medgan).
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

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

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

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: 21/12/2017
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTA2013-00014-C03-02

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: 31/12/2018
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: 31/12/2018
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2014-52825-R
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

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

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

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

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

Centrifugation Equipment for Service Units.

Main Researcher: DIRECCIÓN
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 31/12/2021
Institution: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (MCIU)
Reference number: EQC2019-005969-P
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

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: 01/06/2020
End Date: 29/02/2024
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-107980RB-I00
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

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: 31/12/2019
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2015-68248-C2-1-R
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

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: 31/12/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PI16/01991
Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

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: 31/12/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-093940-B-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

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: 01/06/2020
End Date: 31/05/2023
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: PID2019-108361RB-I00
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: 30/09/2021
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-86044-C2-1-R
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Valorization of whole cereal grains for food development with immunomodulation properties addressed to oncohematological patients (CEREALS4HEALTH).

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

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: 31/12/2021
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: 31/12/2022
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid. CM
Reference number: S2018/BAA-4393
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Biopolymer-based emulsions with controlled lipid digestibility for development of functional meat products as a strategy to manage Type 3 diabetes mellitus (POLIMEATSI).

Main Researcher: Dra. Dr. Susana Cofrades y Dra. Juana Benedí.
Start Date: 01/06/2020
End Date: 31/05/2024
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación y Universidades. Cofinanciación fondos FEDER.
Reference number: PID2019-103872RB-I00
Research Group: Innovative Processes and Food Quality (INNOTECHFOOD)

Consumer attitudes towards healthier meat products.

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

Innovation in Safe and Healthy Meat Products.

Main Researcher: Dr. Juan José Córdoba y Dr. José Carballo.
Start Date: 01/01/2019
End Date: 31/12/2021
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación y Universidades. Cofinanciación FEDER.
Reference number: AGL2017-90699-REDC
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Estudio de estrategias de estabilización de aceites en matrices para la reformulación de productos cárnicos más saludables. Cambios en propiedades tecnológicas y procesos de digestión “in vitro”.

Main Researcher: Dr. Ana Mª Herrero
Start Date: 01/01/2018
End Date: 31/12/2022
Institution: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Reference number: PIE 201470E073
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

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: 01/10/2019
End Date: 30/09/2021
Institution: MCIU/AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: RTI2018-095059-B-I00
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

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: 31/12/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-90623-REDT
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

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: 31/12/2021
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: 30/09/2022
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-84614-C2-2-R
Research Group: Bacterial biotechnology (BIOBACT)

Efectos de la actividad física en nuevos biomarcadores de riesgo metabólico y cardiovascular en escolares sanos y adolescentes con Síndrome de Down.

Main Researcher: MARCOS SANCHEZ, M. ASCENSION
Start Date: 01/01/2011
End Date: 31/12/2013
Institution: MICINN
Reference number: DEP2010-21662-C04-01
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Polifenoles no extraíbles y fibra maillarizada en pan: estudio estructural y metabolómico.

Main Researcher: SAURA CALIXTO, FULGENCIO D.
Start Date: 01/01/2012
End Date: 31/12/2015
Institution: MICINN
Reference number: AGL2011-27741
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Caracterización de la congelación electromagnética en matrices alimentarias.

Main Researcher: SANZ MARTINEZ, PEDRO DIMAS
Start Date: 01/01/2013
End Date: 31/12/2015
Institution: MINECO
Reference number: AGL2012-39756-C02-01
Research Group: Innovative Processes and Food Quality (INNOTECHFOOD)

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: 31/12/2015
Institution: MINECO
Reference number: AGL2012-30803
Research Group: Polyphenols and health (POLYHEALTH)

Estrategias avanzadas para la mejora y el control de la calidad y la seguridad de los alimentos.

Main Researcher: MARINA ALEGRE, MARIA LUISA
Start Date:
End Date: 31/12/2018
Institution: Comunidad de Madrid
Reference number: S2013/ABI-3028 (AVANSECAL-CM)
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

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: 31/12/2019
Institution: MINECO/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL 2015-69986
Research Group: Metabolism and bioactivity of phytochemicals (BIOCELL)

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: 30/12/2016
End Date: 29/12/2019
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: 30/12/2016
End Date: 31/12/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2016-77056-R
Research Group: 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: 30/12/2016
End Date: 31/12/2020
Institution: MINECO/FEDER, UE
Reference number: AGL2016-76817-R
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

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: 31/12/2020
Institution: AEI/ERDF, EU
Reference number: AGL2017-85291-R
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)

Acrylamide exposure and bioaccesibility in foodservices and traditional cooking.

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

Promoting innovation of fermented foods.

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

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

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

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: 31/12/2018
Institution: COST - EU
Reference number: FA1403
Research Group: Polyphenols and health (POLYHEALTH)

Development of improved techno-functional flours for the preparation of healthy products (BIODOUGH).

Main Researcher: Elena Peñas Pozo, Juana Frias Arevalillo y Cristina Martínez Villaluenga.
Start Date: 01/07/2017
End Date: 30/06/2021
Institution: Fondo Europeo Agrario de Desarrollo Rural (FEADER, RIS3).
Reference number: Biodough-2017-8027
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: 31/12/2020
Institution: EIT Food, H2020, EU
Reference number: EIT-FOOD 0630
Research Group: Reología y textura de alimentos (REOTEXTAL)

Obtaining healthy breads of high nutritional quality with vegetable matrices, microbial inocula and innovative technological processes (NutriPanSalud).

Main Researcher: Novapan S. L.
Start Date: 01/10/2022
End Date: 30/09/2025
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación a través del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
Reference number: CPP2021-008595.
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Sostenibilidad y resiliencia acuícola a través de estrategias nutricionales (ACUISOST).

Main Researcher: O. Martínez
Start Date: 30/12/2021
End Date: 15/10/2023
Institution: Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y alimentación. Subvencionado de acuerdo a las bases reguladoras publicadas en el Real Decreto 685/2021, de 3 de agosto, y en el marco del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
Reference number: 202178004
Research Group: Development, Valorisation and Innovation of Fish Products (INNOVAPESCA)

Towards elucidating the nutritional and bioactive potential of traditional plant protein-based fermented food products from Ethiopia.

Main Researcher: Elena Peñas.
Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 31/12/2024
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: I-COOP 2022 (COOPB22027)
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Revalorización de un subproducto agroalimentario y microorganismos autóctonos: Diseño de suplementos dietarios diferenciados para prevención de síndrome metabólico”.

Main Researcher: Begoña de Ancos.
Start Date: 01/01/2024
End Date: 31/12/2025
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: I-COOP 2023 (COOPB23076).
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Nano-flours from Peruvian beans and Amazonian yams for 3D printer applications in special diet products.

Main Researcher: Cristina Martínez Villaluenga.
Start Date: 01/02/2024
End Date: 28/03/2027
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación (Brasil).
Reference number: CNPQ 14/2023.
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Red de investigación en leguminosas (RELEG).

Main Researcher: Juana Frías
Start Date: 01/06/2023
End Date: 30/06/2025
Institution: MICINN/AEI
Reference number: RED2022-134237-T
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Valorización de la pulpa de avena: transformación de subproductos de la industria de producción de bebidas vegetales en alimentos sin gluten seguros, sabrosos y saludables.

Main Researcher: Cristina Martínez y Elena Peñas.
Start Date: 10/2023
End Date: 09/2026
Institution: MICINN/AEI
Reference number: PID2022-138978OB-I00
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

Biopolymer-based emulsions with controlled lipid digestibility for development of functional meat products as a strategy to manage Type 3 Diabetes mellitus (POLIMEATSI).

Main Researcher: Susana Cofrades y Juana Benedi.
Start Date: 2020
End Date: 2024
Institution: Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades.
Reference number: PID2019-103872RB-I00
Research Group: Minerals in human metabolism and nutrition (MINERALES)

More on the adoption of a healthy Mediterranean diet (MoreMedDiet).

Main Researcher: María de Guía Córdoba
Start Date: 01/06/2023
End Date: 01/06/2026
Institution: A.E.I. PRIMA 2022 Section 2.
Reference number:
Research Group: Postharvest Engineering and Physiology (FRUITCONTROL)

Sustainable processing of chitin from agrofood residues into bioactive compounds for health and agriculture (SUST_CHIT_BIOPR).

Main Researcher: Francisco José Plou Gasca
Start Date: 01/12/2023
End Date: 30/11/2024
Institution: PN2021 -PROY I+D TED- SUBPR. ESTATAL DE GENER. DE CONOCIMIENTO- Programa Estatal para Impulsar la Investigación Científico-Técnica y su Transferencia - PEICTI 2021-2023.
Reference number: TED2021-129288B-C21
Research Group: Biophysical Approaches to Food, Food Processing and Preservation (FoodCRYOPHYS)

Nuevas estrategias terapéuticas para el tratamiento de transtornos degenerativos basados en el sistema endocanabinoide.

Main Researcher: N. Jagerovic (IQM-CSIC); A. Castro, IQM-CSIC.
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: AEI-Cofinanciado UE.
Reference number: PID2021-127833OB-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

In vivo safety and efficacy of a new entity for the oral treatment of veterinary leishmaniasis (VetLesihCure).

Main Researcher: C. Dardonville (IQM-CSIC).
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: AEI-UE-Next Generation.
Reference number: PDC2022-133269-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

Development of new antiparasitic drugs targeting DNA duplexes and quadruplexes (DNA-Q4cure).

Main Researcher: C. Dardonville (IQM-CSIC); A. Gomez-Barrio, UCM
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: AEI-Cofinanciado UE
Reference number: PID2022-136438OB-I00
Research Group: Bioactive molecules and biotransformation (MOLBIOTRANS)

Supplementation with Hytolive® for the prevention of diseases associated with aging (HYTOLIVE15).

Main Researcher: Mª Raquel Mateos Briz y Mª Ángeles Martín Arribas.
Start Date: 15/12/2023
End Date: 17/12/2024
Institution: Genosa ID, S.L.
Reference number: 20238404
Research Group: Phytochemicals, nutrition and health (PHYTOCHEMICALS)

Cardiometabolic properties of omega-3 functionalized with hydroxytyrosol in healthy and at-risk population. (HYDROXY-OMEGA).

Main Researcher: Mª Raquel Mateos Briz
Start Date: 01/09/2022
End Date: 01/10/2026
Institution: Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento en el marco del Programa Estatal para impulsar la Investigación Científico-Técnica y su Transferencia, del Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2021-2023.
Reference number: PID2021-125259OB-I00
Research Group: Phytochemicals, nutrition and health (PHYTOCHEMICALS)

Enabling computer-aided food product and process design for everyone.

Main Researcher: Professor Ashim Datta, Laura Otero García.
Start Date: 2018
End Date: 2024
Institution: USDA-NIFA/Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program.
Reference number:
Research Group: Innovative Processes and Food Quality (INNOTECHFOOD)

Aplicaciones innovadoras de las altas presiones para mejorar la biotecnología enológica.

Main Researcher: Antonio Morata Barrado e Iris Loira Calvar.
Start Date: 2022
End Date: 2024
Institution: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
Reference number: PID2021-124250OB-I00
Research Group: Innovative Processes and Food Quality (INNOTECHFOOD)

Revalorization of an agri-food by-product and native microorganisms: Design of differentiated dietary supplements for prevention of metabolic syndrome.

Main Researcher: Begoña de Ancos
Start Date: 01/01/2024
End Date: 31/12/2025
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: COOPB23076
Research Group: Quality and functionality of plant foods (BIOACTIVEG)

Desarrollo de productos cárnicos más saludables empleando estrategias de elaboración y métodos espectroscópicos de análisis sostenibles.

Main Researcher: Dr. Ana Mª Herrero.
Start Date: 01/08/2023
End Date: 01/08/2026
Institution: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC).
Reference number: 202370E140
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

Empleo de harina de insectos comestibles para la elaboración de productos cárnicos y análogos cárnicos más saludables, seguros y sostenibles.

Main Researcher: Dr. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas.
Start Date: 18/07/2023
End Date: 18/07/2025
Institution: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC).
Reference number: 202370E138
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

SuperEscolares: Sanos y Científicos – 2ºEd.

Main Researcher: Mª Raquel Mateos Briz.
Start Date: 01/07/2024
End Date: 30/06/2025
Institution: Ayudas para el Fomento de la Cultura Científica, Tecnológica y de la Innovación, 2023. The Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT).
Reference number: FCT-23-19147
Research Group: Phytochemicals, nutrition and health (PHYTOCHEMICALS)

Characterization and quantification of phenolic compounds from loquat extracts and in vitro evaluation of their antioxidant, antidiabetic and antihypertensive activity.

Main Researcher: Mª Raquel Mateos Briz y Jara Pérez Jiménez.
Start Date: 01/03/2024
End Date: 01/01/2025
Institution: Cooperativa Agrícola de Callosa d’en Sarrià.
Reference number: 20241129
Research Group: Phytochemicals, nutrition and health (PHYTOCHEMICALS)

Health effects of chronic supplementation with a hydroxytyrosol-rich natural extract (Hytolive®) in participants with high risk of developing age-related chronic disease.

Main Researcher: Raquel Mateos y Mª Ángeles Martín.
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Genosa S.L
Reference number:
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

International Collaborative Network for the study of bioactive compounds in bean ((Phaseolus vulgaris L) Chilean cultivars and their potential effect in the repvention of chronic diseases.

Main Researcher: Iván Palomo.
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo- Chile.
Reference number:
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Rational design of phlorotannin oral delivery systems as an alternative to control the metabolic status of elderly people with sarcopenia or sarcopenia risk.

Main Researcher: Mª Salomé Mariotti Celis.
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico- Chile.
Reference number: FONDECYT1220097
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Capacidad inmunoreguladora de distintos componentes de la dieta en la salud y la enfermedad.

Main Researcher: Ascensión Marcos.
Start Date: 04/07/2022
End Date: 03/07/2025
Institution: Proyecto intramural del CSIC
Reference number: 202270E088
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Reducing acrylamide exposure of consumers by a cereals supply-chain approach targeting asparagine (ACRYRED).

Main Researcher: Nigel Halford (UK) / Represntante nacional: Francisco J. Morales
Start Date: 2022
End Date: 2026
Institution: COST Action.
Reference number: CA21149
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Effects of daily consumption of almonds on imune strength and response to flu vaccine in overweight middle-aged men: a randomized controlled study.

Main Researcher: Ascensión Marcos
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Almond Board of California.
Reference number:
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Effect of moderate beer consumption on the immune system and microbiota in individuals with prediabetes and its association with a healthy lifestyle.

Main Researcher: Esther Nova Rebato
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: Foro para la Investigación de la Cerveza y Estilos de vida (FICYE).
Reference number:
Research Group: Inmunonutrition research (INMUNONUTRICION)

Spanish Carotenoid Network (CaRed).

Main Researcher:
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution:
Reference number: RED2022-134577-T
Research Group: Vitamins and Carotenoids: nutrition and biological activity (VITA-CAROT)

Rational design of phlorotannin oral delivery systems as an alternative to control the metabolic status of elderly people with sarcopenia or sarcopenia risk.

Main Researcher: Mª Salomé Mariotti Celis
Start Date: 02/2022
End Date: 12/2025
Institution: Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico- Chile.
Reference number: FONDECYT1220097
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Supplementation with Hytolive® for the prevention of diseases associated with aging.

Main Researcher: Mª Raquel Mateos Briz y Mª Ángeles Martín.
Start Date:
End Date:
Institution: GENOSA ID, S.L.
Reference number:
Research Group: Phytochemicals, molecular mechanisms and health (PHYTOBIOMOL)

Genome.

Main Researcher: Crisanto Gutiérrez y Josefa González.
Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2024
Institution: CSIC
Reference number:
Research Group: Phytochemicals, molecular mechanisms and health (PHYTOBIOMOL)

Evaluation of freshness and shelf-life of fish by selected spectroscopic methods (SEAFOOD SPECTRA).

Main Researcher: Dra. Sanja Vidaček Filipec, Universidad de Zagreb coord. M. Careche WP 2 leader.
Start Date: 2021
End Date: 2024
Institution: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Zagreb. Croatian Science Foundation Research Projects.
Reference number: IP-2020-02
Research Group: Quality and Safety of Fishery and Aquaculture products (QUALIFISH)

Preparation of nutritionally healthy margarines using olive pomace oil as a substitute for saturated fat.

Main Researcher: Dra. Susana Cofrades.
Start Date: 01/08/2020
End Date: 31/10/2023
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: 202070E177
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Empleo del aceite de orujo de oliva como sustituto graso en la elaboración de margarinas para masas de hojaldre. Efecto sobre las propiedades reológicas, térmicas, de textura, sensoriales, nutricionales y la estabilidad.

Main Researcher: Dra. María Dolores Álvarez y Dra. Susana Cofrades.
Start Date: 02/06/2021
End Date: 01/06/2023
Institution: ORIVA
Reference number: 20212255
Research Group: Meat and Meat Products (CARPROCAR)

Design and validation in humans of a new food supplement rich in docosahexaenoic acid from algae.

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

Estudio de distintos procedimientos de estabilización de aceites y proteínas de origen vegetal para ser empleados como análogos de carne en productos cárnicos más saludables, seguros y sostenibles.

Main Researcher: Dr. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas.
Start Date: 01/09/2020
End Date: 01/09/2022
Institution: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC).
Reference number: 202070E242
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

Tecnologías de manejo, nutrición y genética para optimizar la producción de alimentos de origen animal característicos de la dieta mediterránea.

Main Researcher: Dra. Claudia Ruiz-Capillas.
Start Date: 01/10/2014
End Date: 31/12/2018
Institution: Convocatoria de programas de I+D en Tecnologías. Comunidad de Madrid.
Reference number: MEDGAN (S2013/ABI-2913).
Research Group: Innovation in the Development, Characterization and Storage of Meat Products (INDMEAT)

Identificación de estrategias globales de mitigación de formación de acrilamida durante la elaboración de panela: Fomento de una red de apoyo público-privada en Sudamérica.

Main Researcher: Francisco J. Morales
Start Date: 2018
End Date: 2019
Institution: CSIC (Programa de Cooperación Científica para el Desarrollo i-COOP).
Reference number: COOPB20288.
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Online analyser of acrylamide carcinogenic neoformed compound and quality parameters in fried Food.

Main Researcher: Spectralys Innovation (FR) / subproyecto CoIP: Francisco J. Morales.
Start Date: 2018
End Date: 2020
Institution: EUROSTARS-2 (EUREKA/ EU H2020).
Reference number: (n. E!11782) - SAFE-FRIED
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Desarrollo de nuevas estrategias para la estimación del riesgo de exposición dietética a contaminantes químicos de procesado en la población a partir del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados y criterios objetivos de clasificación.

Main Researcher: Francisco J. Morales
Start Date: 2020
End Date: 2023
Institution: CSIC
Reference number: 202070E193
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

Reducción de acrilamida en alimentos procesados industrialmente (COLOR).

Main Researcher: Francisco J. Morales
Start Date: 2018
End Date: 2020
Institution: Programa CIEN (MICIU + CDTI).
Reference number: ITC-20181180.
Research Group: Chemical modifications in processed foods (CHEMPROFOOD)

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

Main Researcher: Jara Pérez Jiménez
Start Date: 2020
End Date: 2021
Institution: Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología- Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
Reference number: FCT-19-15024
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

Underexploited native Ibero-American foods of vegetal origin (ALSUB-CYTED).

Main Researcher: Sonia Guadalupe Sáyago Ayerdi.
Start Date: 2018
End Date: 2021
Institution: CYTED- Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo.
Reference number:
Research Group: Non extractable polyphenols, antioxidants and dietary fiber in health (POLIFIBAN)

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

Main Researcher: Cristina Martínez Villaluenga.
Start Date: 01/12/2019
End Date: 30/06/2021
Institution: Banco Mundial, Fondo Nacional Científico y Tecnológico (FONDECYT, Perú).
Reference number: 27-2018-FONDECYT-BM-IADT-AV
Research Group: Grain Seeds for Health Promotion (GRAINS4HEALTH)

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

Main Researcher: Mª Teresa Sánchez Ballesta
Start Date: 01/2020
End Date: 12/2021
Institution: i-COOP 2019. CSIC.
Reference number: COOPA20381
Research Group: Biotechnology and Postharvest Quality (POSTBIOTEC)