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One of the award recipients is also from the ranks of TFTAK – Kaspar Mooses. In the field of bio- and environmental sciences he received an award for the work: “Optimization of soy and rice protein hydrolysis for production of organic yeasts”

The aim of the national contest for university students is to promote research among university students, stimulate them to be more active and to acknowledge students who have achieved outstanding results with their thesis, study, research or scientific publication.

The contest is open for all students studying in Estonia (including foreign students studying in Estonia) and Estonian citizens studying abroad. Research papers can be submitted on all university levels: applied higher education and bachelor’s studies; master’s studies; doctoral studies.

Objectives of the contest are to:

* raise appreciation for R&D among the students
* stimulate the activities of students in the field of R&D
* acknowledge students and groups of students who have achieved outstanding results in R&D

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Systems biology and synthetic biology have become an important part of research and optimisation of food and biotechnological processes. The defining feature of systems biology is that it takes into account all the important molecules in the design of new cells and in optimisation of processes. It does this through the use of complex modelling methods and high throughput ´omics´ methods. Processes inside humans and also taste preferences can be associated with the cells and molecules in our body. It can be said that the 21st century has generated completely new biology that also opens new opportunities for the industry.

TFTAK examines the lactic acid bacteria used for producing different types of dairy products – yeasts, by the means of which, for example, bread and beer is made. Part of this work is performed within the framework of contractual work with DuPont, Lallemand and other international as well as Estonian companies. This presumes detailed knowledge of metabolism and composition of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts – approximately 10 000 chemical reactions take place in micro-organisms simultaneously. Typical 21st century biology must certainly consider at least thousand of them if we want to understand and optimise the production of food and cells. In addition, TFTAK has successfully researched and developed novel cheese and rye bread production technologies, supported ice-cream and cider product development, created new recipes for functional foods and herb mixes. TFTAK cooperates with more than 40 industrial enterprises from different countries.

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NovoOne Ltd. , a company that is focused on offering catering service for airplane companies, has started collaborating with TFTAK scientists to develop a scientific model for proper seasoning of airplane food, thereby perfecting the taste experience high above ground.

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A partner of TFTAK, Estonian handicraft cider manufacturer Siidrikoda, received a silver medal for taste and product design. There were 183 manufacturers participating from all over the world. International Cider Challenge 2016 was organized by the famous Off Licence News.

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