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Instituto
INSTITUTO DE LA GRASA

Head researcher
M.VICTORIA RUIZ MENDEZ

Lipid Modificacions in Foods


The group of Lipid Modifications in Foods studies changes in lipid composition and chemical transformations of lipids during the processing and storage of oils, fats and foods. Our research lines deal with technological, chemical and analytical aspects of lipids and tackle three principal subjects: "Oil Procesing: Extraction and Refining of Oils", "Lipid Oxidation and Antioxidants" and "Frying of Foods".
Main specialization
Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
  • LS - LIFE SCIENCES
  • LS9 Applied Life Sciences and Non-Medical Biotechnology
Industrial Leadership:
  • 5. Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
  • 5.1. Technologies for Factories of the Future
Societal Challenges:
  • 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bioeconomy.
  • 2.2. Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet