Project

Sustainable process optimization in vegetable and potato processing

Code
bof/baf/4y/2024/01/1010
Duration
01 January 2024 → 31 December 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • (Waste)water treatment processes
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Food microbiology
    • Food technology
    • Post harvest technologies of plants, animals and fish (incl. transportation and storage)
Keywords
hygienic design process water treatment food processing
 
Project description
The research focuses on sustainable and efficient solutions for the food industry, with attention to process parameters such as temperature and time. The processing of raw materials, such as cutting, blanching, and drying, is optimized to improve product quality, shelf life, and nutritional value. Circular water technologies promote reuse and treatment, providing both ecological and economic benefits. Hygienic design also plays a key role in food safety and ease of maintenance, minimizing contamination risks and extending equipment lifespan. Innovations such as sensor technology enable precise monitoring, allowing real-time adjustments for optimal performance. This integrated approach minimizes the impact on raw materials and the environment, reduces production costs, and contributes to more sustainable production from raw material to finished product.