I am working on the use of combined techonologies such as thermoplastic extrusion, ultrasound application and germination that impact food physical properties.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Cristina Takeiti
Researcher- Host institution: Embrapa
- Position: Staff researcher
- Discipline: Food engineering, Food science, Material science, Nutritional science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Sharing equipment or facilities
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Microscopy equipment, Pilot plants
- Pilot equipment: Fermentation, Fruit & vegetable processing, Plant protein processing
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: End product formulation and manufacturing, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil