Innovation Capabilities & Products

Authors: Juan Carlos Morales Sánchez, Ricardo Lucas Rodriguez, Olivia Sánchez Maldonado, Francesc Comelles Folch, José Luis Parra Juez, Isabel Medina Méndez

The invention relates to a compound derived from an alkyl gallate and its production method and to its use as a surfactant and oxidizing agent, in particular as part of a composition in the form of an emulsion. More detailed information can be obtained here.

Authors: Juan Carlos Espin de Gea; Juan Carlos Morales Sánchez; Isabel Medina

Compounds for the treatment of inflammatory processes involved in numerous diseases such as intestinal inflammatory diseases. The invention mainly refers to compounds included within a certain general formula and to the procedure to obtain them. More detailed information can be obtained here.

Authors: Lorena Barros Tajes; Isabel Medina; Igancio Ortea; José Manuel Gallardo

Procedure and kit for the identification of the main commercial prawn and shrimp species (Order Decapoda) belonging to families Penaeidae (Penaeus monodon, Farfantepenaeus notialis, Fenneropenaeus indicus, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis, Litopenaeus vannamei), Solenoceridae (Pleoticus muelleri) and Pandalidae (Pandalus borealis) in fresh, chilled, frozen and/or processed products and by-products. More detailed information can be found here.

Authors: Mónica Carrera; Lorena Barros; Jose Manuel Gallardo; Carmen Piñeiro; Daniel López; Jesús María Vázquez

Authors: Isabel Medina; Jose manuel Gallardo Abuin; Ana Alonso Pérez; Manuel Pazos Palmeiro; Juan Fernandez Bolaños Guzman; Isabel Sanchez Alonso

Prevention of fish rankness and quality loss consists in reducing susceptibility to oxidation through the production of an oxygen barrier by glazing and the addition of hydroxythyrosol as a natural water-soluble antioxidant. The technique is also applicable to fish and crustacean products. More detailed information can be found here.

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the identification of Thunnus alalunga in preserved tuna products, which comprises the amplification of a 187-pb fragment (BDR) of the cytochrome b gene in mitochondrial DNA by the sequential use of two endonucleases. This allows distinguishing it from other species used as substitutes for Thunnus alalunga in canned products. More detailed information can be found here.

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the identification of Auxis thazard in preserved fish products, which consists of the amplification of a 187-pb fragment (BDR) of the cytochrome b gene in mitochondrial DNA by the use of a restriction endonuclease. This allows distinguishing it from other species used as substitutes for Auxis thazard. More detailed information can found here.

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the differentiation of various tuna species in canned tuna products, consisting of the sequential use of a set of restriction endonucleases on an amplified 187-bp fragment known as bdr of the b cytochrome in the mitochondrial ADN. Thus, Thunnus thynnus, T. obesus, T. albacares and Katsuwonus pelamis are distinguished by fragment analysis. More detailed information can be found here.

Development of specific biomarkers and -omic techniques to quantify allergens and to track species composition and geographical origin for quality traceability and prevention of food fraud and unregulated fisheries.

Development of smart food labels based on models for oxidation, microbial growth, etc. that let consumers know when food is no longer fit to eat, helping to prevent food waste, and give information on freshness, package temperature, etc.