Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Kahyaoğlu L. N. (Yürütücü), Gökşen G.
AB Destekli Diğer Projeler, 2024 - 2027
Quality and shelf life of food products (such as fruits, vegetables, meat and cheese) are affected by microbial contamination and insect attacks, that may be exacerbated preservation problems and non-optimal logistics at post-farming and retailer stages. FoWRSaP proposes the production of smart active bio-packaging, with high antimicrobial potential, based on bio-polymers (Chitosan and Polylactic acid). These bio-packaging will be fortified with natural bioactive compounds and/or plant extracts mainly from olive byproducts and plant microbiome, combined with advanced biosensor technologies. This aims to detect aflatoxins and pathogenic microorganisms and measure food quality values, which will allow real-time monitoring of quality during storage and transportation. In addition, the solution proposed by the project intend to extend perishable Mediterranean food products shelf life, ensure safe and healthy marketing of food products to consumers, preserve the environment, and meet specific food protection requirements. In this regard, FoWRSaP proposes the extraction of the different types of biopolymers and the extraction of the bioactive compounds: antioxidant and antimicrobial agents, organoleptic quality enhancers, and natural pigments; from the agri-food waste as a mean of valorisation and exploitation of wastes due to their high potential as a source of useful natural molecules with a good antimicrobial potential. Furthermore, FoWRSaP will evaluate the potential migration of microorganisms from the packaging to the food product, as well as testing the effectiveness of any sensors or other technologies incorporated into the packaging on the nutritional and sensory attributes of food and promoting the establishment of new protocols for food processing, storage, and trade. This approach can help create a more sustainable circular economy, where resources are conserved and waste is minimized, and foster the competitiveness of local industries and reduce post-agricultural losses while increasing the adoption of technological innovations and the contribution to Mediterranean food security.