Project-InovBlueValue – MORECoLAB – Montanhas de Investigação

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Acronym: InovBlueValue
Project number: 18189
Code of Operation: NORTE2030-FEDER- 01408300

Project description: In recent years, blueberry cultivation in Portugal has grown significantly in terms of production. However, a considerable percentage of production does not meet the standards required for fresh marketing, representing economic losses for the sector. To address this issue, the InovBlueValue project aims to develop two products based on discarded blueberries: a multifunctional extract with colouring and antioxidant properties, and an extruded blueberry-based snack incorporating the multifunctional extract. These solutions will enable the valorisation of discarded blueberries through the creation of new value-added products, contributing to the sustainability of the blueberry production chain.

Approval date | 03/09/2025
Start date | 01/01/2026
Completion date | 31/12/2028

Total eligible investment |877 624,64 €
Financial support | 691 023,99 €

Promotors: GREEN FACTOR, S.A.

Copromotors:
MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação – Associação
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
TECPAN

Characterise the different categories of discarded blueberries;
Study the extraction and stabilisation process to obtain a multifunctional blueberry extract from the selected categories of discarded fruit; the different categories of discarded blueberries;
Study the extrusion process to obtain a snack incorporating blueberry powder and the multifunctional extract;
Monitor the physical-chemical and sensory characteristics and bioactivities of the extruded snack throughout its shelf life;
Validate, on an industrially relevant scale, the multifunctionality of the extract in a pastry product.

Study of processes for obtaining ingredients from discarded blueberries;
Study of the extrusion process for obtaining a blueberry-based snack;
Demonstration of products and processes;
Dissemination, communication and exploitation of project results;
Project management.

Multifunctional extract, rich in bioactive compounds, with colouring and antioxidant properties;
Extruded, gluten-free snack, incorporating blueberry powder and the multifunctional extract, to obtain approximately 30% enrichment in bioactive compounds.

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