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CERTA is a research group specializing in innovation and knowledge transfer in the area of agri-food and more specifically in food technology and food hygiene and safety.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
High pressures; UHPH; UV-C; food processing; optical sensors; process control; food safety; innovation and quality; biofilms
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Technological capabilities
- Ultra-high pressure homogenization (UHPH). For emulsions and encapsulation of bioactive materials and for microbial inactivation. Used in liquid and viscous products.
- High isostatic pressure (HHP): We have been pioneers in Spain in the application of this technology for food transformation and preservation.
- Ultraviolet C (UV-C) light, mainly for microbial inactivation, with pasteurizing equipment unique in Spain.
- Optical sensors for process control in the food industry. Unlike many groups, we do not use commercial spectrometers, we develop ad hoc sensors for online applications that do not yet have a suitable sensor.
- Electrospray: Dehydration of liquid foods using non-thermal technology.
- Systems for detecting/eliminating surface microorganisms and biofilms.
- Thermal sterilization treatments of UHT fluids and aseptic packaging in Tetra Brik.
- Development of gluten-free and gluten-free bakery products.
TOPTechnological fields
IoT / Sensors, Big Data + IA
Automation
Foodtech, Agritech
Relevant equipment
Microbiological analysis laboratory, safety level P3 Equipment to carry out UHPH treatment and UV-C inactivation Optics laboratory with a range of specialized equipment.
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