Division of Food Production and Society
POTETFRIT
End: nov 2022
Start: may 2019
This project will focus on development of new, robust and sustainable strategies for long-time storage of frying potatoes, as an alternative to the previously used sprout suppressant which is no longer allowed. The strategies will be adapted to the various types of stores and potato qualities used in Norway.
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| Status | Active |
| Start - end date | 01.05.2019 - 01.11.2022 |
| Project manager | Pia Heltoft Thomsen |
| Division | Division of Food Production and Society |
| Department | Horticulture |
| Partners | HOFF SA, Maarud AS, Orkla Confectionary and Snacks Norge AS, SINTEF OCEAN, NIBIO Norsk Institutt for Bioøkonomi, Kuldeteknisk AS, Baltebøl ANS v/ Anstein Leigland Holtet, Ståle Bertelsen, Ole Jakob Bjørnebye, Ola Håkonsen, Minne Gård AS v/ Amund Sandholt, Jens Petter Otterstad AS, Bernt Kr. Snapa, Olav Stenvadet, Brede Svenneby, Christoffer Trøseid, Amund Forset, Ole Johan Balke Hvvem, Huuse Landbruk DA, Per Eivind Ellingsen, Ole Kristian Brumoen, Arne Skarderud, Per Aasen, Morten Tømte, Sigvardt Pran, Per Ivar Rognlien, Per Eilif Sandberg, Tolle Slotnæs Hoel, Thor Johannes Rogneby, Steinar Kristiansen, Jan Steinar Kokkin, Jan Diesen, Anners Lie, Annette Skarstad |
| Total budget | 11200000 |
| Funding source | FFL - JA - Forskningsmidlene for jordbruk og matindustri |
Acrylamide has become an important measure when looking at profitability and sustainability in the potato processing industry. Acrylamide is a possible carcinogenic which is formed in starchy foods during high-temperature cooking processes. Crisps and French fries are consumed by people of all ages and therefore the pressure on the industry has been large to reduce the levels. There has been a continuous work the last years to reduce the levels. There is still a need to reduce the levels.
The aim of the project is to reduce acrylamide content and improve product quality profitability and sustainability in the production of crisps and French fries. The aim will be reached through knowledge about the interaction between potato quality and storage conditions. The importance of elevated CO2 levels on product quality and acrylamide content, will be studied. Studies of technical storage conditions will also be carried out.
Through new knowledge in important areas, and close collaboration between potato producers, industry and researchers, the project is expected to contribute to more adapted storage strategies for potato. Better quality of the finished product, less waste, and a less resource-intensive production process will directly contribute to value creation for both producers and the potato industry. A reduction in the amount of acrylamide in fried potato products may also contribute to increased food safety and better public health.
The project is a collaboration between the potato industry (HOFF SA, Maarud AS and Orkla / KiMs), their potato producers, research institutions (NIBIO and SINTEF) and a cooling technology supplier (Kuldeteknisk AS). Other collaborators are Center for Climate Regulated Plant Research, Inagro in Belgium and SBCR in the UK.
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