We are working on the scale up of protein extraction aiming to develop more sustainable processes. Also, we are working on the analysis of commercial meat analogues nutritional profile. We would like to start a clinical study to investigate health promoting effects of consuming plant-based meat substitutes.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Anna Paola Pierucci
Researcher- Host institution: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Agricultural science, Food science, Nutritional science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment (purification/separation/HPLC/GC/MS), Pilot plants
- Pilot equipment: Plant protein processing
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Crop development, End product formulation and manufacturing, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil