Processing, food microstructure and health-related functionality of fruit-based systems

General Information

Financer

Commission of the European Communities, Framework 7
Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

Promotor

KU Leuven, Belgium
Prof. Dr. M. Hendrickx

Period
01/10/2015 - 31/09/2017 

Scientific co-worker

Laura Salvia Trujillo 

Objective

Study the design, characterization and application of active lipid nanoparticles towards a more rational and optimal use of food ingredients. Specifically, to identify the factors affecting the technological stability and functionality of carotenoid-loaded lipid nanoparticles incorporated in model and real food systems.