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Research on the evaluation of functional features of ersatz coffee (10 PL 63AV 3IHW)
Polish company from the food industry is interested in research commissioning in order to asses the selected functional features of ersatz coffee. The preferred stakeholders would come from the R & D sector in the European Union.
Country: Poland
Type: REQUEST
Date: 09.09.2010
Polish company from the food industry specializing in the manufacture of instant products is looking for cooperation in research concerning the evaluation of selected functional features of ersatz coffee. Test results confirming the healthy nature of the product will be presented on the packaging and advertising materials of the manufacturer. The preferred are entities from the area of R & D of the nutritional profile with the appropriate qualifications, and are eligible and have resources to execute that order. The institution performing the test will also be indicated on the packaging and advertising material as the body approving the results of tests carried out (in accordance with the rules applicable to nutrition and health claims as defined in Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council: (EC) No 1924/2006, as amended).
Pre-selected areas of research, in which the producer is interested, relate to such issues as:
- stimulation of appetite and aid in digestion
- beneficial impact on the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems
- increasing the digestibility of milk and calcium
- a positive effect on the immune system - the presence of micronutrients, especially selenium
- stimulation of lactation
Before taking the first contact between the parties, it is necessary to send to a representative of Enterprise Europe Network (representing the Polish company) an initial offer which includes an indication of time of execution, cost levels, references, and any other areas of research relevant to the healthy nature of the product.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
1. The form of the product: express ersatz coffee (in sachets).
2. Composition of the product: rye and chicory - roasted.
3. Planned areas of research:
- stimulation of appetite and aid digestion
- beneficial impact on the functioning of the circulatory system and nervous system
- increasing the digestibility of milk and calcium
- a positive impact on the immune system - the presence of micronutrients, especially selenium
- stimulation of lactation
- other
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights:
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development, Testing of new applications, Transfer of knowledge in new raw materials
- Type of partner sought: R&D
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Institutions, units of the universities' nutritional profile specialized in the study of specific features / qualities of food products.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: execution of tests in which the selected subjects are the functional and prohealth features of the ersatz coffee.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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