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12/2022
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MICROGUT – Reproduction of the microenvironment of the gastrointestinal tract for the nutritional study of alternative proteins and their interaction with the microbiotaProject reference
CPP2021-009123Programme and call for tender
Project funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union-NextGenerationEU/PRTRDescription
Investigation of the nutritional quality and the interaction with the microbiota of new protein alternatives through the combination of new dynamic digestion technologies and Organ-on-Chip (OOC) intestinal modeling.
The MICROGUT project aims to investigate the application of new OOC technologies for the recreation of the microenvironment of the human colon, including the microbiota and its interaction with the cellular and molecular component of the epithelium, optimising dynamic digestion systems to recreate the biochemical conditions in vitro, microstructure and fluidics of the three differentiated sections of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum).
MICROGUT will explore the techno-functional properties of up to 20 alternative proteins and the impact of different industrial processes typical of the meat industry on the protein quality of the resulting products.
In addition, the application of the MICROGUT platform, which integrates the dynamic small intestine coupled to the OOC, will be validated for the in vitro assessment of the real nutritional quality of proteins through PDCAAS and DIAAS scores and for the study of the interaction between these proteins and the microbiota, using in vivo studies in rats and ex vivo studies in humans as reference.
The project will generate new compact and standardisable technological tools that allow integrating the evaluation of real protein quality at an industrial level, as well as new scientific evidence on the impact of industrial processes on protein quality and the interaction between new alternative proteins and the microbiota intestinal.
Protein transition represents an upward market trend, despite the limited information available on the actual nutritional quality of these alternative proteins and the impact they may have on the long-term health of consumers.
In this scenario, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) underlines the need to generate standard methodologies and scientific evidence to harmonise the dietary intake of these new products with human protein needs.
Embotits Salgot S.A. participates in the MICROGUT project in the study ofnew cell growth membranes based on polymeric biomaterials, in the development of the microfluidic and structural elements necessary for the optimization of the small intestine model, in research on the technical-functional properties and effect of the processing of alternative proteins, and in the validation of the MICROGUT platform.
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06/2021
Embotits Salgot S.A. participates in the project Implementation of hyperthermophilic composting for the obtention of organic fertilizer from the solid fraction of pig slurry - FERTIECO.
On June 1st, 2021, it was published the Resolution ACC/1660/2021, of May 27th, of aids for the cooperation for innovation in agricultural productivity and sustainability, and the implementation of innovative pilot projects by the Operative Groups.
The main objective of the project is to optimize the composting technology to sanitize and stabilize the solid fraction of pig slurry, as well as its digestate, under hyperthermophilic conditions, and to obtain a biofertilizer with a low content of vet drugs and resistance genes, that presents a good agronomic quality and is suitable for its application in organic crops.
This project is funded through the Operation 16.01.01 (Cooperation for the innovation) of the PDR of Catalonia 2014-2022.
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06/2021
Embotits Salgot S.A. participates in the project Study of new protein ingredients for the development of new vegetable bases – PROVEG.
On June 1st, 2021, it was published the Resolution ACC/1660/2021, of May 27th, of aids for the cooperation for innovation in agricultural productivity and sustainability, and the implementation of innovative pilot projects by the Operative Groups.
The main objective of this project is to identify new plant protein sources and characterize their technological behaviour for the development of new plant-based foods. This approach will make possible to contribute to the competitiveness of the companies and partners of the cluster through the transfer of the study results and the promotion of the collaborations between companies and knowledge centres.
This project is funded through the Operation 16.01.01 (Cooperation for the innovation) of the PDR of Catalonia 2014-2022.
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06/2021
Embotits Salgot S.A. participates in the project Validation of the safety of raw-cured sausages against Salmonella - VALSalm.
On June 1st, 2021, it was published the Resolution ACC/1660/2021, of May 27th, of aids for the cooperation for innovation in agricultural productivity and sustainability, and the implementation of innovative pilot projects by the Operative Groups.
The main objective of this project is the development and application of a methodological approach that permits the safety validation of the raw-cured sausages production process against Slamonella, through challenge test with enterobacteria and predictive microbiology.
This project is funded through the Operation 16.01.01 (Cooperation for the innovation) of the PDR of Catalonia 2014-2022.
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03/2021
Embotits Salgot S.A. develops the Project for the development of new processes for the production of premium products for new markets at the Aiguafreda facilities.
On 15 March 2021, the resolution of DARP aids for investments relating to the processing and marketing of food was granted (operation 04.02.01), convocation 2019.
The general objective of this project is to design new facilities and processes for the production of safer, more efficient and productive meat, vegetarian and vegan products in accordance with IFS and BRC standards.Project co-financed under item AG06D/77000400/6130/0000 of the DARP and FEADER budgets. The aid is a part of Priorities 3.A) and 5), of Measure 04 corresponding to “Investments in physical assets”, and in Operations 04.02.01 and 04.02.02 of the “Rural development program of Catalonia for the programming period 2014-2020.
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06/2020
Embotits Salgot S.A. develops the project Extension of the useful life of organic meat derivatives from pork and beef (ECOCARN).
On June 19, 2020, the resolution of DARP aids to cooperation for innovation for the realization of innovative pilot projects by Operational Groups (convocation 2017) was published.
The general objective of this project will be to increase the current useful life time of different organic meat derivatives of pork and beef, as well as to provide the two companies of the consortium with the necessary tools to increase their competitiveness in the market with the aim that they are a reference at the level of the national meat sector.
Project funded through Operation 16.01.01 (innovation cooperation) of the 2014-2020 PDR.
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06/2019
Embotits Salgot S.A. develops the project Improving the quality of meat products with online optical sensors.
On July 3, 2019, the resolution of DARP aids to cooperation for innovation for the realization of innovative pilot projects by Operational Groups (convocation 2017) was published.
The objective of this project will be the development of a low cost NIR system for determining quality, physical/chemical and food safety parameters during the healing process of cured raw sausages.
Project funded through Operation 16.01.01 (innovation cooperation) of the 2014-2020 PDR.
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12/2018
The PIG-MALION project develops porcine products good for the heart, by means of the reformulation and incorporation of bioactive ingredients that allow to improve their nutritional and healthy profile. The products obtained in this project foresee to be incorporated in the context of a balanced diet for those people who regularly consume these types of meat derivatives.
During the project, they evaluate and select bioactive and analogous fatty ingredients to develop meat products such as Burguer Meat and blood sausage. The execution of the project also contemplates the validation of the effects of its consumption on the health by means of studies realized in animals and humans.
PIG-MALION has a consortium formed by Embotits Salgot, with extensive experience in the production of pork products, and the Eurecat Nutrition and Health Technology Unit, which contributes to the project its great experience in the execution of pre-clinical trials and intervention in humans.
Project funded by the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND UNIVERSITIES and by the European Union, within the framework of the call Retos-Colaboración of the State Program of Research, Development and Innovation Oriented to the Challenges of Society, within the State’s Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation Plan 2013-2016, with the main objective of promoting technological development, innovation and quality research.
Project reference: RTC-2017-6110-1
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06/2018
Embotits Salgot S.A. develops the project More sustainable plastic materials in the meat industry (MATSOS).
On 6 June, 2018, the resolution of DARP aids to cooperation for innovation for the realization of innovative pilot projects by Operational Groups (convocation 2017) was published.
The main objective of this project will be to obtain more sustainable and valuable materials in order to reduce the volume of waste generated in the meat sector, as well as to optimize the useful life of packaging products and guarantee their quality and food safety.
Project funded through Operation 16.01.01 (innovation cooperation) of the 2014-2020 PDR.
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03/2018
Embotits Salgot S.A. participates in the project Technological solutions based on the circular economy for the improvement of the environmental and nutritional profile, the authentication, and the use of additives in the elaboration of ecological cold-meat and cheese-AMBIECO.
The general objective of this project is to promote technological development, innovation and quality research.
This project have been co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union under the ERDF Operational Programme for Catalonia 2014-2020.
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04/2017
Embotits Salgot will develop a Investment project in a new processes on transformation of Salgot eco-designed Premium products for International markets.
This grants on transformation and commercialization of food development are part of the Rural Development Program of Catalonia (PDR) for the 2014-2020 programme.
These grants are co-financed with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEADER).
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11/2016
Embotits Salgot will develop a New range of Salgot eco-designed Premium products for Internationals markets.
This grants on transformation and commercialization of food development are part of the Rural Development Program of Catalonia (PDR) for the 2014-2020 programme.
These grants are co-financed with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEADER).
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01/2016
Embotits Salgot is a member of the community RIS3CAT of food INNOÀPAT participating in the KETRENOVIN and AUTENFOOD projects.
The overall objective of these projects is to promote technological development, innovation and quality research.
These projects have been co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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