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The ReActPack project
Project structure
The ReActPack project is implemented through 4 Work Packages (WPs), three experimental ones and one related to the project management and the dissemination activities, within the timeframe of 15 months and, a total budget of 1,038,593.20 euros.
Bioactive compounds extraction
WP1 aims to produce alternative antioxidants from by-products that play a critical role in the sustainability of related industries such as winemaking and olive oil processing industry (e.g., olive leaves). Additionally, natural extracts and essential oils from Greek aromatic plants, such as rosemary and oregano, will be used both as antioxidants and antimicrobials, targeting to the holistic utilization of the plants.
Development of active packaging films
WP2 aims to design new packaging materials after incorporating bioactive antioxidants and antimicrobials into biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials, as well as characterizing them through barrier testing and mechanical properties. Moreover, total migration and diffusion rate of the bioactives will be determined ingredients from the packaging to the packaged product, using appropriate food simulants.
Application of active packaging films
WP3 aims to the quality assessment of selected food products that have been packaged with the developed active materials of WP1 and WP2. The selected food products, i.e., (a) shelf stable products such as crackers and biscuits, (b) raw ground meat, and (c) fresh cut salads, will be packaged in these new packaging materials, in order to assess the effectiveness of the new recyclable and biodegradable materials and determine the best practices for the production of high quality and improved shelf life products.
Dissemination and publicity activities
The purpose of the partnership is to formulate an appropriate combination of communication tactics in order to achieve the dissemination of the results to the target groups and to highlight the possibility of commercial exploitation of the produced product after the completion of the project.
