We provide the expertise and scientific guidance to make the most cost-effective and competitive decision making.
We scale up the production process of your ingredient from laboratory to semi-industrial scale.
We extract and purify the bioactive ingredient, providing protection and controlled release through encapsulation.
We analyse the physico-chemical composition of the ingredient to determine the potential in the final product.
We evaluate the bioactive capabilities of your ingredient in order to determine the added value your final product will have.
The Technological Center, CIDAF, was established in 2012 with the mission of generating new scientific knowledge in bioactive ingredients transferable to the productive sector, generating added value and thus contributing to the economic, social and sustainability development of our sector.
Addressing all stages of the R&D process, providing scientific and equipment support to companies in the agriculture, food, livestock and cosmetic sectors. Taking into account the specific needs of each client, through tailor-made developments.
CIDAF’s vision is to be the benchmark Technology Centre for obtaining bioactive extracts and for the development of functional foods in Andalusia, as well as to be the axis that connects a circular economy system between agri-food companies, scientific knowledge and a more sustainable and healthy society.
Every day more companies and public institutions trust us and select us to support them in R+D+i
We have participated as a leader, member or as a subcontracted entity developing R&D activities.
We have more than 450 publications in high impact magazines and many references to our work.
Entities in the public and private sector that have trusted us to develop their R&D projects or services.
Promotion and Industrial Transfer of the Production of Sustainable Protein Ingredients (PROSOST). AT22CCTT_00007
Valorisation of cherry tomato by-products for the development of new functional ingredients for animal and human food (CHERRY4FOOD). GOPG-GR-23-0007
Development of sustainable biostimulants for the circular fertilisation of tomato crops (TOMAGROUP). GOPG-GR-23-0005
Valorisation of functional compounds from macroalgae native to Andalusia for agricultural applications (MACROALGAE). GOPG-GR-23-0004
Development of a propolis extract nutraceutical with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Development of new functional protein flours and eco-sustainable fertilizers from the growth of Tenebrio molitor on vegetable by-products from conventional and organic cultivation. (ECOINSECT). GOPO-GR-20-0004
Nitrogen Fertilization Management to Reduce Pollution in Greenhouse Horticultural Crops (AGRONITRO). GOAG-GR-20-0006
