We are working on the use of split bean cotyledons to obtain vegetable proteins. The initial focus of the work is being directed to the comparison of different extraction technologies (“green technology”) on the techno-functional properties of the protein.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Renata Fialho Teixeira
Researcher- Host institution: Federal University of Santa Catarina
- Position: Student researcher
- Discipline: Food engineering, Food science, Nutritional science, Plant biology
- Alternative protein type: Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Feedstocks, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization
- Location: Santa Catarina - SC, Brazil