Project

Development of a generic and validated allergen policy regarding cross-contamination of allergens via media water, steam and oil

Code
179R3410
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 December 2013
Funding
Regional and community funding: IWT/VLAIO
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Food sciences and (bio)technology
Keywords
carry-over steam rinsing water proteins frying allergens cross-contamination
 
Project description

Allergens are very difficult to detect and occur (naturally) in foods. The project aims to develop a generic allergen policy for the food industry, regarding the problem of cross-contamination through media stream, rinsing water and frying oil, so that the precautionary principle of allergens in food can be given concrete form.