As Italy’s largest public research institution, the CNR brings world-class scientific rigor to the consortium through its Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA).
CNR-ISPA acts as a global center of excellence in agri-food innovation, bridging the gap between complex cell biology and practical, scalable food processing. Rather than just conducting theoretical research, the institute is focused on the tangible safety, quality, and functional development of novel foods and biomass streams.
Key capabilities deployed for the project:
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Pioneering Alternative Feeds: Over a decade of consolidated expertise in processing novel biomass (including insect-derived proteins) for sustainable animal feed.
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Advanced Food Safety & Proteomics: Comprehensive evaluation of protein allergenicity and the effects of advanced food processing techniques.
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Bioactive Extraction: High-level isolation, extraction, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds for functional food development.