We are working on obtaining plant based protein through alternative sustainable process and interactions between proteins and polysaccharide in order to improve functional properties of plant based proteins.

Mitie Sonia Sadahira

- Host institution: Institute of Food Technology
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Bioengineering, Food engineering, Food science, Nutritional science, Plant biology
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: End product formulation and manufacturing, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil