We are working on protein extraction technologies, extrusion technologies and meat alternative formulations to produce tasty alternative products. We also work on sensory and instrumental characterization of plant proteins and animal-based products to support the development process.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Sirli Rosenvald
Researcher
Sirli is a GFI-funded researcher. Read more about our Research Grants Program here.
- Host institution: Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies (TFTAK)
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Food engineering, Food science
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation, Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Research staff, Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment (purification/separation/HPLC/GC/MS), Microbiology equipment, Pilot plants, Sensory and food science analysis equipment, Sequencing equipment, Standard molecular biology lab equipment (DNA/RNA/proteins/cells)
- Pilot equipment: Dairy processing, Meat processing, Plant protein processing
- Region: Europe
- Technology focus: Consumer research, End product formulation and manufacturing, Food safety and quality, Ingredient optimization, Target molecule selection
- Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia