We are a new team that started working on lupine proteins. The principal work is developing meat analogues by extrusion with lupine meal sown in Uruguay. In addition, we are interested in techno-functional studies of lupine proteins and flours for the design of new foods.
Matias Rodriguez Elhordoy
Researcher- Host institution: Universidad de la Republica
- Position: Student researcher
- Discipline: Food science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Consumer research, End product formulation and manufacturing, Feedstock optimization, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Montevideo, Uruguay