We work on algae processing, development of new products, innovative ingredients and processes, plant-based products, thermal food processing, food drying, and texture. We also work in food quality assessment, digestibility, and formulation optimization for healthy, plant based food.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Giustino Tribuzi
Researcher- Host institution: Federal University of Santa Catarina
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Agricultural science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Food engineering, Food science
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment (purification/separation/HPLC/GC/MS), Microbiology equipment, Microscopy equipment, Pilot plants, Sensory and food science analysis equipment
- Pilot equipment: Dairy processing, Fermentation, Fruit & vegetable processing, Meat processing, Plant protein processing
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, End product formulation and manufacturing, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization, Target molecule selection
- Location: Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil