Food composition based on babassu. MKT2019/0172_C
A gluten-free food composition comprising extruded babassu flour. Alternative and novel material, which possesses future commercial potential from those of conventionally used packaging forms used by the food industry and for direct consumption. Ref. MKT2019/0172_C
Food composition based on babassu. MKT2019/0172_C
A gluten-free food composition comprising extruded babassu flour. Alternative and novel material, which possesses future commercial potential from those of conventionally used packaging forms used by the food industry and for direct consumption. Ref: MKT2019/0172_C
El repte/The challenge
There is a need for gluten-free flours that have the physicochemical properties of wheat flour, to be used as a food ingredient for celiac and gluten intolerant people. A food composition suitable for celiac people has been developed. It is based on Babassu and it is free of preservatives and other additives. Thanks to its physicochemical properties, it can also be used for the preparation of food films.
La tecnologia/The technology
The elaboration provides a standardized composition based on Babassu's own ingredients. The procedure consists of a first homogenization phase, followed by a second extrusion phase, to end with a mill grinding treatment.
The preparation of food film is carried out by extrusion process and subsequent blowing of tubular film using air, both for blowing the film and for cooling the film.
Avantatges innovadores/Innovative advantages
- Food security
- High nutritional value
- Free of preservatives
- High lifespan
- High solubility and water absorption
- Production of food films
Fase actual de desenvolupament/Current stage of development
With the extruded flour, different food products have been prepared, such as:
- Cookies
- Milkshakes
- Films
- Coatings
Aplicacions i mercat objectiu/Applications and target market
Companies in the food sector: General food companies, bakeries, dairy companies, producers of vegetable milks, etc. Companies producing biodegradable and sustainable packaging
Flours, cookies and Babassu film.
Oportunitats de negoci/Business opportunity
Tecnologia disponible per a ser llicenciada amb cooperació tècnica/Technology available to be licensed with technical cooperation
Estat de la propietat intel·lectual i industrial/Intelectual property status
Patent sol·licitada/Applied patent
Contacte/Contact
Servei de Gestió de la Innovació
T. +34 934 13 76 23
gestio.innovacio@upc.edu