Bioproducts (fresh and processed) characterization: composition (sugars, starch), particle size, texture, colour, cell structure. - - - - - - HPLC, spectrophotometer, crusher and ultra-centrifugal mill, screening, universal materials testing machine, colourimeter for solids, optical microscopy and image analysis. Vacumm packaging, ovens and vacumm ovens.
Carotenoids and tocopherols determination in microalgae, macroalgae, vegetal materials by HPLC.
Determination of antioxidant activity in vitro of bioproducts. - - - - - -
Determination of properties of liquids. Viscosity and surface tension. - - - - - - Capillary and rotational viscosimeter. Tensiometer.
DPPH, FRAP, TBARS, TPTZ, ABTS.
Pilot plant for air drying (heat pump and high temperature). Osmotic dehydration equipment. Rehydration equipment. Freeze-dryer. Water activity equipment.