Project start: 01.01.2018
Project end: 31.12.2022
Sponsor: Hessen State Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts
Many of the aromatic agents, fragrances and vitamins found in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products are plant-based. The fruits of blackcurrant, for example, are not only healthy, but they are also valued for their aroma compounds and essential oils. These substances are becoming increasingly attractive for industrial applications, and sustainable production methods are becoming more and more important. In the LOEWE project "AROMAplus", the research team wants to extract or refine plant metabolites with the help of enzymes and microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi and bacteria. In this process, plant residues resulting from the cultivation of blackcurrants or grapes are used as biological raw materials.