Biopolymer Solutions Limited

Fava bean (_Vicia faba_) is an established UK crop that improves soil fertility and helps lock in carbon. With the increase in flexitarian and vegan diets, plus the encouragement of more legumes in the diet, a fava based alternative to animal proteins would be advantageous across the UK supply chain and for the consumer. To achieve the textures expected f...

This project will establish if a food supply chain can be developed so that locally sourced starchy materials and insects could be supplied from within rural Nigeria for the creation of an innovative new food product. Tests have shown that this new food product can be made from unrefined proteins and starch to create a light crispy type product that has a...

The project will aim to develop healthier products within the fresh category that deliver an improved nutritional composition whilst still maintaining great taste and quality. The innovative aspect is the use of cutting edge technology and ingredients without the need for the addition of flavours to deliver reductions in nutrients that are commonly over c...

Consumers increasingly demand convenient food that can be eaten on the go. It is now recognised that snacking can be an important part of diet – but the trick is to eat the right snacks. There is much evidence that whole grains (especially whole grain oats) are an important part of a healthy diet. Cereal bars therefore are potentially a good option for pe...

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