Associated FIRM projects to the IPFN
Summary of the projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Food Institutional Research Measure associated with the Irish Phytochemical Food Network Initiative:
Technology and process optimization to minimize losses of polyacetylenes in carrots
To acquire know-how in the Technology and process optimization to minimize losses of polyacetylenes in carrots.
Development of functional foods with waste/by-products of fruit, vegetable and fish processing
To examine the potential of waste and by-products from fish, fruit and vegetable processing in Ireland as sources of bioactive compounds for the use in functional foods.
Functional properties of beta glucans from oats, barley and seaweed
The over all aim of this project was to Engineer novel highly nutritious ingredients and products based on oats and barley for the functional foods and cereal and beverage industry.
Phytosterol oxides: a complete individual toxicological profile
To assure consumer protection by ensuring that continued development of phytosterol enriched functional foods are underpinned by attention to food safety and quality issues.
