Food processing

Up-to-date processing technologies including bioprocessing as green methods are provided to promote sustainable use of natural resources for food production. Specific emphasis will be given to solutions for plant-based dietary protein sources and other food ingredients to supplement animal-based products. It is the ambition to create technology driven innovations.

Services

Services are available by FOODNUTRI partners at different locations by VTT, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), University of Helsinki (UH), and University of Turku (UTU). Contract work by service only is available for food business operators and other interested parties. Independent use of equipment pending know-how is available at UH and UTU.

Fractionation: milling and air classification, separation techniques
Processing: extrusion, high-hydrostatic pressure devices
Pilot food processing units: bakery, dairy, meat, plant-based ingredients & foods
Bioprocessing: microbial and enzymatic modification (tech-sensory-nutrition), biotechnological ingredient & food production
Packaging: modified atmosphere packaging, barrier property analysis, and migration investigation

Service provider	Location	More information
VTT	Tekniikantie 21, Espoo	https://www.vttresearch.com/en/technology-infrastructures/food-technology
Luke	Jokioinen	https://www.luke.fi/en/services/service-directory?areas_of_expertise=Food&topics=&secondary_type=&programs
UH, Dept of Food and Nutrition	Agnes Sjöberginkatu 2, Helsinki (Viikki)	UH Food Processing facilities and services
UTU, Dept of Life Technologies, Food Sciences Unit	Itäinen pitkäkatu, Turku	https://sites.utu.fi/foodnutriutu/