NOVEL RESEARCH TOOLS -- 2

We are looking for analytical tools to characterize Polysaccharides and Protein structures and models to predict their functionality. There are methods to characterize basic carbohydrates and proteins but when it comes to more complex polymeric structures, current analytical methodologies are very limited (e.g fibers can be characterized into soluble and insoluble only). By being able to understand ingredients by connecting their molecular structures with functionality would enable modelling efforts to leverage our understanding of functionalities and complement the discovery in our main Research fields to enable sourcing strategies that can cover optimized costs, drive sustainability, etc. Fast methodologies (results in hours/days instead of weeks or months) Rapid prediction of functionality and structure Data visualization tools ¨ Bioanalytical methods/ MALDI-TOFMS/ Computational tools to interpret/ Rapid tests to determine ingredient functionality/ Tools that bring complementary information to LC/MS