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Embrapa Food Technology
Embrapa Agroindústria de Alimentos - Rio de Janeiro/RJ
Research center involved in the technological development of the food industry, implementation of new processes, products and equipment. Its team of 48 researchers can count on an infrastructure which includes a semi-industrial mill and quality control laboratories.
One of its achievements is the creation of alternatives for soybean processes, the development of products for thermo-plastic extrusion, the identification of the grade and quality of essential oils of native plants, the development of small machinery for family agriculture and the optimization in the use of enzymes for the extraction of avocado and soy oil. One of its actual priorities is the reduction of losses in the post-harvest phase of fruits and vegetables.
Activities
- Food Engineering
- Technology for processing of cereals and grains
- Technology for post-harvest phase of fruits and vegetables
- Chemistry and technology of fatty acids and essential oils
Services
- Development of agroindustrial products and processes
- Chemical, physical, microbiological and sensorial food analysis
- Consulting services and technical assistance for food industries
- Qualification of human resources in food processing and quality control
- Pilot tests in plants and the elaboration of industrial ante-projects
- Analysis of food labels
Products
- Fruit dryers (electrical or solar driven), grain and fish dryers
- Specialized publications
- Video-tapes of fruit processing techniques (dried and candied)
Major Research Areas
- Optimization of breadmaking technology
- Chemical and agronomical evaluation of aromatic plants and condiments
- Monitoring of food contaminants
- Improvement of fruit pulp production technology
