Essays about: "sustainable food products"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 268 essays containing the words sustainable food products.

1. 1. Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation process for brown seaweed using LAB and characterization of the products

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (CI); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

   Author : Sweta Singh; [2024]
   Keywords : lactic acid bacteria; solid-state fermentation; Alaria esculenta; Saccharina latissima; seaweed fermentation; biotechnology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Fermentation has played a vital role in human history, offering solutions for food preservation, culinary diversity, and the creation of diverse and flavorful foods and beverages. Its importance continues today, both in traditional practices and in modern industrial applications. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Safana Al-Ashor; [2024]
   Keywords : Biopolymers; Sustainable food packaging; Circular economy; Biobased and biodegradable materials; Food packaging; Processing technologies; Food quality; Shelf-life;

   Abstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE

4. 3. Could Organic waste be a solution for food security in India? : an interview study on the opportunities and barriers of city compost adoption in Maharashtra

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Felix Möhlendick; [2023]
   Keywords : Compost; India; Maharashtra; Soil fertility; Adoption; sustainable farming; circular economy; waste management;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify different barriers and opportunities that might be influencing farmers in their decision to adopt city compost. To identify relevant factors I conducted semi structured interviews with farmers and relevant stakeholders. READ MORE

5. 4. Environmental tool evaluation and databased benchmarking of sustainable packaging materials for Micvac technology

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Uvejs Preza; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainable packaging; ready meals; in-pack microwave pasteurization; evaluation tool; environmental impact; material investigation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In recent years, microwave applications in the food products have attracted increasing attention by the food packaging industry and the consumers due to their convenience, low energy and water usage and short processing time giving them a sustainable advantage over competing technologies. In-pack pasteurization represents one of the fastest developing technologies in preparing and delivering safe and high quality ready-to-eat meals. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the Power of Narratives: Shaping Sustainable Consumption of Plant-Based Food

   University essay from

   Author : Alice Emanuelsson; Lisa Gustafsson; Märta Jacobsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Cultural branding; Plant-based foods; Seafood industry; Narratives;

   Abstract : Background: The current unsustainable situation of the seafood industry requires innovative solutions and there is an opportunity for companies to provide consumers with plant-based options which would enable them to eat seafood without harming the oceans. However, there are still several barriers keeping consumers from choosing plant-based products, such as limited knowledge, social norms, and cultural settings. READ MORE