Part of my research is based on obtaining and characterizing alternative proteins from microorganisms (filamentous and non-filamentous fungi, bacteria and algae, and their application in analogues and biomimetics to those of animal origin. I also research the fermentation of vegetable protein extracts.
Olga Lucía Mondragón-Bernal
Researcher- Host institution: Federal University of Lavras
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Bioengineering, Food science and engineering, Microbiology, Mycology, Nutritional science
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation, Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment, Microbiology equipment, Sensory and food science analysis equipment
- Pilot equipment: Dairy processing, Fermentation, Fruit & vegetable processing, Meat processing, Other
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Cell culture media, End product formulation and manufacturing, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Brazil