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Ms. Violeta Nour

Dr. habil.

Professor - UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA

Researcher | Teaching staff

ResearcherID: S-6606-2016

Curriculum Vitae (25/03/2017)

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Hen egg enriched in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids - a functional food obtained by the inclusion in laying hens feed of some unconventional feed products Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0019 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU BIOLOGIE SI NUTRITIE ANIMALA - IBNA BALOTESTI (RO); HOUSE ANA TOUR SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

Project website: http://carromegg.websoftit.ro/

Abstract:

The project aims to obtain within the farm of SC R&C Impex SRL of eggs with enhanced functionality, by increasing the yolk content in n-3 fatty acids and antioxidant carotenoid compounds. In addition to the effect of the pigmentation of the egg yolk, the carotenoids protect the polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation during absorption and metabolism, thus preventing the fishy taste. Against this background, the project proposes to include autoclaved linseed and natural sources of carotenoids, waste from vegetable processing, in the feed of the Free Range laying hens and to determine the profile of polyunsaturated fatty acids and carotenoid compounds of the egg yolk using advanced analytical methods. The economic agent aims to strengthen its market position and to expand its portfolio of intermediate customers, but also to increase the profitability of the egg production by producing high quality eggs, with orange yolk, in line with consumer requirements, but also with enhanced functionality, proven based on the results of the laboratory analysis. The project will result in strengthening the relationship between the economic agent and the higher education institutions and research organizations involved (University of Craiova, IBNA Baloteşti).

DEVELOPMENT OF GLUTEN-FREE BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Cecuri de inovare
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2017-0019 2017 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: ISIS-PAN SRL

Project partners: ISIS-PAN SRL (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

Project website: http://www.glufreebac.ro/

Abstract:

The rising demands for gluten free products parallels the apparent or real increase in coeliac disease, or other allergic reactions/intolerances to gluten. The replacement of gluten in bread and pastry products presents a major technological challenge, as gluten is an essential structure-building protein, which is necessary for formulating high quality cereal-based goods. As a result, gluten-free products require appropriate recipes and technologies. The goal of this project is the development and production at S.C. ISIS-PAN S.R.L. of a range of gluten-free products (bread, cakes, muffins) using rice flours with addition of gums, hydrocolloids and emulsifiers to improve the rheological and sensory properties of the products and to prolong their shelf-life. To increase the functionality of the products by raising of the content of biologically active compounds, the team is considering the addition of plant products rich in antioxidant compounds and natural pigments (spinach, dill, blueberry, etc.), food processing by-products (walnut grist, pumpkin grist, sea buckthorn pomace, berries pomace etc.) that confers attractive sensory characteristics, limiting the excessive increase of the products price. Setting this target was based on the real need for fresh gluten-free products on the market, with high functionality and short supply chain, but also on the consumer demands for nutritional quality, wide variety and superior sensory qualities.

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