project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
EKOFERM, recovery of organic garden products by means of plant-based fermentations
EKOFERM, valorización de productos de la huerta ecológica mediante fermentados vegetales
Context
EKOFERM is a project that involves the recovery of products from organic gardens by means of plant-based fermentations, with the primary objective of improving the competitiveness of primary products by better integrating them into the agri-food chain through quality schemes, adding value to agricultural products, promoting them in local markets and short distribution circuits, producer groups and organisations and professional organisations and improving the economic performance of all farms and facilitating their restructuring and modernisation, particularly with a view to increasing their market participation and orientation, as well as diversification.
Objectives
The main objective of the pilot project is to develop innovative plant-based fermented products using organic fruit and vegetables, which are safe, have a high functional value (high content of bioactive bioaccessible compounds) and the sensory properties of a fresh and natural product. These characteristics are aimed at filling a gap on the market for this type of product and satisfying consumer demand.
The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the development of plant-based fermented foods and fermented drinks such as kombucha.
Objectives
El proyecto piloto tiene como objetivo principal el desarrollo de fermentados vegetales innovadores, a base de fruta y hortalizas ecológicas, seguros, con alto valor funcional (elevado contenido de compuestos bioactivos bioaccesibles) y propiedades sensoriales de producto fresco y natural. Estas características van dirigidas a compensar la carencia de este tipo de productos en el mercado y a satisfacer las demandas de los consumidores.
De esta forma se quiere alcanzar un conocimiento más profundo del desarrollo de fermentados vegetales, así como de bebidas fermentadas como la kombucha.
Activities
1. Selection and study of raw materials, including the different varieties of ingredients, ferments and packaging to be used.
2. Identification and improvement of the critical points of the process through visits and advice to the facilities, as well as the proposal of control measures for improvement.
3. Carrying out concept testing and product design to decide on proportions of ingredients, ferments, treatments to be carried out/used.
4. Technological characterisation of the innovative product.
5. Dissemination actions throughout the project through various technical channels and for the general public.
Activities
1. Selección y estudio de las materias primas, incluyendo las diferentes variedades de ingredientes, fermentados y envases a utilizar.
2. Identificación y mejora de los puntos críticos del proceso a través de visitas y asesoramiento a las instalaciones, así como la propuesta de medidas de control para la mejora de estos.
3. Realización de pruebas de concepto y diseño de producto para poder decidir proporciones de ingredientes, fermentos, tratamientos a realizar/utilizar.
4. Caracterización tecnológica del producto innovador 5. Acciones de divulgación a lo largo de todo el proyecto
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014ES06RDRP009 Spain - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Cataluña
Location
- Main geographical location
- Girona
EUR 87586.1
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
Project keyword
- Outdoor horticulture and woody crops (incl. viticulture, olives, fruit, ornamentals)
- Water
- Climate change (incl. GHG reduction, adaptation and mitigation, and other air related issues)
- Energy
- Circular economy, incl. waste, by-products and residues
- Biodiversity and nature
- Food security, safety, quality, processing and nutrition
- Supply chain, marketing and consumption
- Competitiveness/new business models
- Farm diversification
Contacts
Project coordinator
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Núria Martínez Barderi
Project coordinator