ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΚΟΣ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ

milk12 Ensuring the food quality and safety (pathogenic microorganisms, mycotoxins) with microbiological and physicochemical analyses (accreditation ISO 17025) with conventional and modern techniques (PFGE, PCR, DGGE, GC-MS, FTIR, HPLC). Organoleptic evaluation of foods and table olives.

Development of new products and functional foods (e.g. probiotics).

Development and application of technologies for processing (e.g. fermentation, high pressure) and preservation (packaging, natural antimicrobials) of raw products of plant and animal origin with biological, chemical and mechanical methods. Shelf life estimation of food products.

Development and application of methods and techniques for the conversion of raw products and ingredients of the primary agricultural production to foods or other material useful to the food industry.

Contribution to solving the agricultural sector problems through the achievements of the Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology and knowledge transfer in Agriculture and Food Industry.

Study of the methods of production and processing of wine, special wines, various alcoholic beverages, products and byproducts of alcohol fermentation and wine and their qualitative assessment, behavior during maintenance or aging, chemical composition, deterioration and diseases. Study of the quality potential of the Greek vineyard for wine production, special wines and wine distillates.

Study of the chemical and microbiological quality of raw milk of different goat breeds. Investigation-application of appropriate methods and processes for the detection of various residues in milk and dairy products.

Standardization of traditional Greek cheeses and improvement of their quality, hygiene and safety with classic or innovative methods. Production of new products based on milk. Preparation of cheese of reduced fat and salt.

Study of the behavior of pathogenic microorganisms in PDO Greek traditional cheeses – adjustment of research objectives – controls according to ΕΚ 1441/2007.