EU "ISAFRUIT" Project covers different areas of research including investigation of effects of fruit consumption on well being, human health and obesity. Allergy induced by fruit consumption is also covered beside investigation of the risk to human health and environment of new methods of fruit production. Pillar covering fruit processing has been divided into 4 work packages (WP's), which share common idea of preservation in processed products, to the highest level possible, components beneficial for human health that are found in raw material. In the WP covering minimally processed fruit various techniques are applied including high pressure and microwaves to increase fruit safety. Direct juices, nectars and drinks are also object of research of this pillar as healthy products with high export potential. Selection of raw material for direct juice production and improvement of technology has been foreseen. The outcome of the project will also be new dried fruit products with functional properties. Proposal to utilize waste products (fruit pomaces) will also be given. Within the project several new approaches to fruit production methods and product management are developed, including Decision Support System, which will contribute to improvement of fruit quality supplied to the consumer. A new pesticide application system is under development, which will allow higher protection of environment. Beside applied research also basic research will be conducted within the project covering identification and mapping of the major genes responsible for fruit quality and development of safe and efficient transgenic techniques applicable to quality-fruit production. Knowledge created within the project will be disseminated using various tools such as internet, conferences, scientific publications and popular articles to inform European citizens. This should contribute, according to the project premises, to increased consumption of fruits and improvement of human well being and health.
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