FunTomP

EU funded project under the PRIMA programme to reformulate and 🌿functionalize Mediterranean 🍅tomato products.
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Today we recognize the women scientists in FunTomP.

They are using olive powder and sugar beet leaves to revitalize the Mediterranean diet through sustainable food production methods. Their expertise is key to our project results. 🌍 🍅

#WomensDay #FoodScience @PrimaProgram

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🍅📘 FunTomP now has 6 articles published in ISHS Acta Horticulturae 1445 (XVII Int. Symposium on Processing Tomato).

Functional tomato sauce, powders, snack bars, faster quality analysis, and tomato-waste valorization ♻️🌿

Link in bio 📌

#FoodScience #Tomato #FunctionalFoods

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Start2Scale is open 🌿
A free 6‑month short course to build your food or alt‑protein venture. Online + hybrid, Mar-Sep 2026. Optional mentorship and a university certificate.

🎯 For students, researchers, and early‑stage founders
👉 Register via the form in the bio

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Pumpkin seed protein concentrate in tomato sauce 🍅
Glycation (allulose/fructose) boosted solubility, antioxidant activity, and digestibility vs unmodified protein. Clean-label, plant-based direction. 🌿

Link in bio 📌

#FunTomP #FoodScience #FunctionalFoods @PrimaProgram

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We are featured in Tomato News! 🍅

Our latest research focuses on turning tomato peel waste into valuable ingredients using green extraction technologies.

🔗Link in bio!

#FunTomP #FoodTech #Sustainability @PrimaProgram

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Tomato peel isn’t waste, it’s a resource. 🍅
With DES, PEF, and ultrasound, we extract key bioactives while keeping processes gentle and sustainable. ♻️🧪

🔗Link in bio!
#FunTomP #FoodScience @PrimaProgram

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New paper from FunTomP 🍅✨

Tomato-based snack bars with plant proteins: RuBisCO excelled in antioxidant capacity and enzyme inhibition, while pea protein showed anti-inflammatory effects.

🔗Link in bio!

#FoodScience #FunctionalFoods #Tomato #PlantProtein @PrimaProgram

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Turning olive and beet byproducts into protein-enriched tomato foods 🍅💪

Less waste, more nutrition.

#FoodLossAndWaste #Upcycling #MediterraneanDiet #FunTomP @PrimaProgram

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New publication alert! Our team's paper on sustainable protein extraction from sugar beet leaves is out. We're finding efficient ways to turn agricultural by-products into valuable ingredients for functional foods.
🔗Link in bio!

#FoodTech #Sustainability #FunTomP @PrimaProgram

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Non-thermal plasma keeps food safe and fresh! Our new article highlights how optical emission spectroscopy helps control and optimise these processes for better quality. 🌿📊

🔗Link in bio!

#FoodScience #PlasmaTech #FunTomP @PrimaProgram

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New: A functional tomato sauce enriched with pea protein, olive and tomato peel powders!

🍅 Boosted antioxidants and flavor, perfect for a healthier Mediterranean diet.

🔗Link in bio!

#FunTomP #FunctionalFoods @PrimaProgram

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New research from FunTomP highlights the biosurfactant power of Bacillus strains for safer, more stable, and sustainable food products!

Learn more about their potential in food processing.

🔗 Link in bio

#FoodTech #Sustainability #Research @PrimaProgram

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We used pulsed electric field (PEF) tech to get more nutrition from tomato seeds! More lycopene, healthy fats, and less waste. See how functional foods start in the lab.

#FunTomP #bioeconomy #foodscience @PrimaProgram

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Our sugar beet leaf protein study was one of the most-viewed articles of the year in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture! 🌿

Huge thanks to the whole team!

#FunTomP #TopViewedArticle #JSFA #FoodScience #Sustainability @PrimaProgram

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🌿 Unveiling the latest in Mediterranean nutrition!
Our article explores transforming tomato products into functional foods using innovative tech. Discover more for a healthier, sustainable future! 🍅

Link in bio🔗

#MediterraneanDiet #FoodScience @PrimaProgram

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Our paper on tomato snack bars made the Top 10% most-viewed list in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 🎉

Big shoutout to the author team! 🍅

#FunTomP #TopViewedArticle #FoodScience #FunctionalFoods @PrimaProgram

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🌍 Celebrating #ZeroWaste Day with eco-friendly Mediterranean foods! FunTomP transforms agricultural byproducts into delicious, sustainable products.

#Sustainability #FunTomP @PrimaProgram

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Just had an insightful interview with top nutrition expert Prof. Dr. Nevra Koç—facilitated by Dr. Nalan Yazıcıoğlu—on behalf of our partner AIJU for the FunTomP consumer analysis.

More insights coming soon! 🍅🔬

#FunTomP #NutritionScience #Sustainability @PrimaProgram

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This #WorldWaterDay, FunTomP focuses on sustainability by using eco-friendly tech to reduce water usage in Mediterranean tomato products.

#Sustainability #EcoInnovation @PrimaProgram

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Women in science and food innovation are shaping the future of functional Mediterranean products! 🌿🍅

Together, we can #AccelerateAction!

#FunTomP #WomenInScience #SustainableFood @PrimaProgram