Project

Predictive models to support product innovation in the processed meat sector

Code

179Q9110

Duration

01 October 2010 → 30 September 2012

Funding

Regional and community funding: IWT/VLAIO

Promotor

Frank Devlieghere

Research disciplines

Natural sciences
- Other chemical sciences
Medical and health sciences
- Nutrition and dietetics
Agricultural and food sciences
- Agricultural animal production
- Food sciences and (bio)technology

Keywords

processed meat predictive models food safety

Project description

This project aims to transfer the scientific knowledge on predictive microbiology towards the processed meat industry. Models which predict the growth on L. monocytogenes during the shelf-life of processed meat products will be introduced. Existing models will be validated and adapted for different matrices (ham, sausages, bacon, …). A specific software tool will be developed and will be implement by interested companies.