Technological intervention for development of circular agri-food system to produce proteins from minor cereals

Projektinformationen

ProCereal

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 101108015

DOI

10.3030/101108015

Das Projekt endete am 28 Juni 2024

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 12 April 2023

Startdatum 1 August 2023

Enddatum 31 Juli 2025

Finanziert unter

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Gesamtkosten

Keine Daten

EU-Beitrag

€ 215 534,40

Koordiniert durch

TEAGASC - AGRICULTURE AND FOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Ireland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ProCereal (Technological intervention for development of circular agri-food system to produce proteins from minor cereals)

Berichtszeitraum: 2023-08-01 bis 2025-07-31

Zusammenfassung vom Kontext und den Gesamtzielen des Projekts

The project aimed to explore sustainable protein extraction from cereal processing by-products and wastewater, addressing the growing issues of food waste and losses in global supply chains. The primary objective was to investigate the feasibility of using biorefineries to valorize cereal by-products such as rice, wheat, corn, millet, and oat, along with wastewater, to extract valuable proteins. By analyzing the amino acid content, molecular weight distribution, and bioactive properties of these proteins, the project sought to propose sustainable alternatives to conventional protein sources, contributing to food security and reducing waste.

Arbeit, die ab Beginn des Projekts bis zum Ende des durch den Bericht erfassten Berichtszeitraums geleistet wurde, und die wichtigsten bis dahin erzielten Ergebnisse

The project successfully conducted a comprehensive literature review, identifying key methodologies and research gaps in sustainable protein extraction. It highlighted the potential of integrating biorefinery concepts into cereal processing for enhanced sustainability. The conclusions drawn emphasized the need for future research to focus on refining extraction procedures, addressing allergenicity, and incorporating these concepts into current supply chains for broader impact. While the experimental component was not realized, the project contributed valuable theoretical insights, laying a foundation for subsequent empirical studies in this field.

Fortschritte, die über den aktuellen Stand der Technik hinausgehen und voraussichtliche potenzielle Auswirkungen (einschließlich der bis dato erzielten sozioökonomischen Auswirkungen und weiter gefassten gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen des Projekts)

Not Applicable