About the project

The project focuses on development of research-development national system by supporting young doctoral graduates that wish to develop an independent professional research career in Romanian research institutions. Concerning the research topic considered in the project, new ingredients that would contribute to the development of functional foods for improving the health of the general population will be tested. More exactly, the project is focused on soy proteins which will be tested for their potential to interact with anthocyanins from cornelian cherries. Moreover, a new functional ingredient that can be incorporated in food systems for delivering the optimum functionality will be developed.