TECNALIA · HEALTH & AGEING
HEALTH AND FOOD
WE INNOVATE TO CREATE THE INGREDIENTS AND FOOD OF THE FUTURE
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WE TRANSFORM TECHNOLOGY INTO HEALTH
WE HELP TO DEVELOP THE FOOD OF THE FUTURE
WE EVALUATE, CREATE AND DEVELOP INGREDIENTS AND FOOD TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S QUALITY OF LIFE
AT TECNALIA, WE RESEARCH AND OFFER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES TO ACCOMPANY THE FOOD SECTOR ON ITS PATH TOWARDS INNOVATION IN PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES
Did you know that...? →→ The largest age group today is that of 35 to 39 years old but by 2029 it will be 50 to 54 years old and in 2064 it will be 85 to 89 years old. →→ The increase in the incidence of degenerative or age-related illnesses is giving rise to a continuous increase in health expenditure from 5.7% of the GDP in 2000 to 7.2% in 2050. →→ By 2050 the world population will be 9.1 billion people, 34% more than that of today. To feed this growing population, food production must increase by 70%. →→ A third of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted worldwide, which is equivalent to 1.3 billion tonnes a year.
CONSUMERS ARE CALLING FOR NEW SOLUTIONS FROM THE INDUSTRY Consumers are increasingly concerned about their health, and aware of the effect of food on it. They are looking for food adapted to their personal needs to obtain a physical, mental and emotional balance: personalised food. They are looking for food that is more natural and "free" (of preservatives, added sugar, etc.): clean label. They are calling for food adapted to their lifestyle and opt for quality consumption, in which enjoyment, balance, sustainability and proximity prevail. They change their shopping habits: online shopping, comparing prices and taking advantage of special offers, not paying more unless it is necessary.
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WE CAN BE YOUR TECHNOLOGICAL PARTNER FROM THE DESIGN TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOOD THROUGH:
WE OFFER OUR EXPERTISE IN: →→
Identification of new molecules, and raw materials to obtain them.
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Ingredient extraction processes.
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Biotechnological processes to obtain ingredients.
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Micro- and nanoencapsulation of ingredients.
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Development of edible coatings and films with barrier, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.
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Development and assessment of functional food and food supplements.
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Development of natural alternatives for food preservation.
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Alternatives to increase food’s nutritional value.
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Alternatives to obtain "free" food.
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Ingredients and food characterisation and assessment.
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Toxicity, bio-availability and functionality analysis of ingredients and food.
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Bioeconomy applied to the agri-food sector. By-product valorisation and biocomponent development.
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Improvement and automation of food processes.
Selection and sourcing of natural food ingredients
We give added value to food companies, helping them to develop the food of the future.
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Protection, stabilisation and controlled release of food ingredients
Development of food and technologies to improve the food properties and its nutritional value
Our eating habits throughout our lives will determine our health in the future.
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
PROTECTION, STABILISATION AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF FOOD INGREDIENTS
WE COVER THE ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN: FROM THE INGREDIENT TO THE FOOD
We develop systems for the protection, stabilisation and controlled release of food ingredients in order to prevent their deterioration, avoid interactions with food, improve their application and ensure their release at the point of the organism where they should be effective.
SELECTION AND SOURCING OF NATURAL FOOD INGREDIENTS We apply physical-chemical technologies and biotechnological processes to obtain:
Thus, we achieve not only increased food nutritional value, but also enhanced functionality and useful life at an affordable cost for the company, through: →→ Analysis of solubility and stability against pH, temperature, light, etc.
→→ In vitro studies of ingredient release. →→ In vitro studies of ingredient functionality and bioactivity.
→→ Development of micro and nano encapsulation alternatives. →→ Technological ingredients (antioxidants, antimicrobials, colourants...).
→→ Edible coatings.
→→ Microbiological, physical and chemical analysis of ingredients.
→→ Functional ingredients (sterols, probiotics, symbiotics, prebiotics, DHA, vitamins) with an impact on the prevention of high incidence diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cancer, cardiovascular conditions, etc.
RAW MATERIALS
SOURCING PROCESSES
CHARACTERISATION AND ASSESSMENT
Raw materials (vegetables, fruit, plants, by-products)
Physical-chemical and enzyme extraction, fermentation processes, cell cultures, purification processes
Physical-chemical analysis and in vitro assessment of toxicity, bioavailability and functionality
Our objective: obtain healthy and balanced nutrition, help to improve life quality and help to prevent high incidence illnesses (cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome or cancer, among others).
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DEVELOPMENT OF FOOD AND TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE FOOD PROPERTIES AND ITS NUTRITIONAL VALUE
DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
02 STABILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY ASSESSMENT — 01 BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS/ INGREDIENTS —
05 IN VIVO FOOD / SUPPLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT — 03 PROTECTION AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF ACTIVE COMPOUNDS —
04 IN VITRO BIOACTIVITY —
WE CARRY OUT:
FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND FOOD SUPPLEMENTS We develop functional food and food supplements especially aimed at the prevention of high incidence illnesses (metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular, cancer...), contributing towards active and healthy ageing of the present and future population.
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→→ Functional food (with sterols, probiotics, vitamins, prebiotics, symbiotics...). →→ Food supplements with innovative formats.
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Design of food and food supplements with functional ingredients.
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Adaptation of ingredients to food matrices: protection and stabilisation.
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Food formulation and preparation.
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Food supplement formulation and preparation.
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Clinical trials of products developed.
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WE APPLY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE FOOD PROPERTIES, QUALITY AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE IMPROVED FOOD PROPERTIES AND QUALITY:
INCREASED FOOD NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHIER FOOD:
Extension of food shelf-life.
Improved bioavailability of nutrients.
Preservation and improvement of organoleptic properties.
Improved digestibility.
Reduction of undesired compounds (chemical preservatives, sugar, saturated fats, etc.).
Reformulation of food to increase its nutritional value (high-fibre food, etc.).
WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FOOD, INCREASING ITS USEFUL LIFE, REDUCING THE PRESENCE OF UNDESIRED COMPOUNDS OR ENHANCING NUTRIENT BIO-AVAILABILITY, DIGESTIBILITY OR TEXTURE
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HEALTH AND FOOD
SOME TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
We innovate with the food industry to offer consumers healthier food so that they can have a better quality of life and active and healthy ageing.
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
We provide added value to food companies, helping them to respond to the major challenges of the sector.
ACTIVE COMPOUNDS
COLOURANTS, ANTIOXIDANTS AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
ENCAPSULATION OF INGREDIENTS
→→ Obtained from micro algae, plants, agro-food by-products, etc. for the development of food.
→→ Natural source.
→→ Whey, probiotics, polyphenols, carotenoids, omega-3, etc.
PROBIOTICS AND NEW FERMENTED FOOD
PACKAGING AND ACTIVE COATINGS
DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE FORMATS
→→ Produced from agri-food by-products
→→ Using natural compounds with antimicrobial and/or antioxidant activity.
→→ For food, sauces, etc.
DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHIER AND BALANCED FOOD WITH GREATER NUTRITIONAL VALUE →→ Reduction of fats, foods rich in fiber, with omega 3.
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TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
WHY TECNALIA? Due to our ability to identify and develop business opportunities through applied research. We have a specialised, talented and experienced multi-disciplinary team, which uniquely combines and brings together knowledge on the technologies of the sectors in which we operate.
TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES
SPECIALISTS IN CLINICAL TRIALS Nutritional Clinic Clinical Validation Bioanalysis
DATA SCIENCE
SPECIALISTS IN DATA ENGINEERING Machine Learning Signal Processing Data Mining Meta-heuristics
HEALTH
SPECIALISTS IN HEALTHY FOOD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
SPECIALISTS IN COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Sensors BigData IT SW Integration Cybersecurity / Blockchain Visual Analytics // 16 16
Experts in the development of healthy food from the sourcing of the ingredient to the food preparation. Food biotechnology Active compound extraction Ingredient micro-encapsulation Edible films Food sourcing Agri-food bioeconomy
WE HAVE A TEAM MADE UP OF SPECIALISTS IN FOOD, CLINICAL TRIALS, DATA SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY 4.0 TO RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
TECNALIA PROVIDES TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD DEVELOPMENT VALUE CHAIN, RESPONDING TO THE MAJOR CHALLENGES OF THE SECTOR
01 SITUATION DIAGNOSIS — Understanding the starting point is vital to decide on which areas to focus. In this step, we evaluate the company's situation to successfully address the remaining steps in the process.
02 ROADMAPPING — Depending on the type of company, position in the value chain in which it operates, the information obtained in the previous step is evaluated and the projects to be undertaken to maximise the impact are detailed.
03 PILOT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT — Many of the solutions require a high degree of personalisation to the company's case studies. In this phase, the benefits are defined and measured through pilot projects.
04 GRADING — Finally, it is time to multiply the impact throughout the organisation, grading the successful pilot projects from the previous phase, hence maximising the expected results.
We passionately build a healthy future each day. Our technologies provide the food industry with the innovation it needs in its challenge to generate wealth and well-being for society. / 18
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HEALTH AND FOOD
TECNALIA INSPIRING BUSINESS
TECNALIA IS AN APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
SERVICE OFFER
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES –
COMPANIES
UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC RESEARCH CENTRES
Advanced technological services specialised in the evaluation and diagnosis of products, processes and materials.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES –
YOUR PROJECT
Development of technological assets ready to generate new business.
R&D AND INNOVATION PROJECTS –
TECNALIA
R&D and Innovation projects for the development of new products and processes or for the improvement of existing ones.
SCIENTIFIC-TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES Basic Research
Applied Research
Experimental Development
FROM SCIENCE
MISSION
TO MARKET ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
LOW-CARBON ENERGY
HEALTH AND AGEING
New insights for the "Industry and Factory of the Future" which will be smart and connected, automated and cognitive, flexible as well as sustainable, social and collaborative.
Clean technologies and renewable energy play a key role in advancing towards a more sustainable and efficient low-carbon society.
Technology can play a key role in improving the quality of life of many people with physical disabilities or health problems. We are committed to developing new devices, systems and products that encourage business activity in this sector.
DIGITAL AND HYPERCONNECTED WORLD
URBAN HABITAT
CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHORTAGE OF RESOURCES
We continue to evolve towards an increasingly connected and interactive world. We are working in this context to give due response to the challenges of the Digital Economy and Cyber-Physical Systems.
We are committed to smart places and cities, because we believe in their potential for progress, their innovation catalyst role and their ability to become an economic development driver.
Climate change impacts are already a reality. We need to implement solutions and actions to minimise their effects: valorisation of waste and critical materials, emission reduction, circular economy, bioeconomy, etc.
We transform technology into GDP We turn technology into wealth to obtain beneficial visible results for companies, society, our environment and in sum, for people.
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WE CAN DO SO MUCH TOGETHER. Our work is not understood without yours; we want to work together so your company can compete better. Because together, we can develop technologies that transform the present. The future is technological, let's share it!
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Health & Food Director Mª Carmen Villaran mcarmen.villaran@tecnalia.com
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