About
University College Cork (UCC) is a leading global university with a long and rich history in food science, technology, nutrition, and microbiology. The university has strong interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable food fermentation, biomass pretreatment, and food ingredients science and technology, supporting the development of innovative and sustainable food systems.
Role in the project
In MARMADE, UCC contributes to the development and scaling of marine-based biomass pretreatment and fermentation processes for the production of new food ingredients. The Food Ingredients Research Group supports the formulation and design of innovative, circular, and value-added food prototypes, while also participating in the assessment of seaweed biomass and the nutritional profile of ingredients. Through these activities, UCC supports the scientific robustness and innovation potential of MARMADE’s food-related outcomes.
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