Nofima Mat has extensive knowledge about how ingredients with beneficial health properties are affected by storage, processing and preparation. We are working on increasing our knowledge of typical Norwegian fruit and vegetables, throughout the value chain, from raw material to the health effects of the food. This is competence of high practical potential that the industry will be able to exploit.
It is important that vegetables and fruits can be stored after harvesting, both during distribution and then with the end user, without quality being lost. Nofima Mat has both the competence and the facilities for controlled and documented storage under different conditions, to be able to test the storage capabilities of various products. The effect of temperature and light on health related and sensory quality is the main focus. The effect of various modes of packaging for fruits and vegetables is also investigated.
Organic
The storage properties and quality of organic plant products is being investigated in several projects. One of the main aims is to develop varieties that have good resistance to damage and high quality and that are liked by the consumer.
