Tallinn University of Technology
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Food related trainings and services

We offer companies opportunities for cooperation in research and development, product development, and staff training.

  1. We help to develop new food products and improve product texture, taste, and shelf life.
  2. We provide physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses to assess food quality and safety.
  3. We assist in finding solutions to reduce the environmental impact of food production and to valorize by-products.
  4. We organize specialized continuing education courses and practical workshops.
  5. In cooperation with companies, we conduct research and development projects that can be funded, for example, through EU or national support programs.

Lab services

Price list for the use of food lab equipment
EquipmentFor academic usersFor business clients
Determination of moisture content using a halogen moisture analyzer15 €/hour15 €/sample
pH meter10 €/hour10 €/sample
Determination of fat content using the Soxhlet method40 € per analysis (1–6 samples at a time)40 €/sample
Use of ovens, incubators15€/day30 €/day

VAT will be added to the prices.

Bioreaktor Applikon myControl

Biotechnology services

Price List for the Use of Biotechnology Laboratory Equipment
ServiceAcademic userBusiness client
Equipment use  

Bioreactors Applikon myControl 1L (3 units)

price per week

1500n/a

GrowthProfiler 960 (EnzyScreen)

Price per microplate per day

1515

PIXL Automated Colony Picker (Singer Instruments)

Price per hour (minimal booking 30 minutes)

2040
 1 picking run (up to 96 picks)33
 fluorescence use (per booking) 510

Opentrons Flex, liquid-handling robot

Price per hour

2055
Labour costs  

Specialist support for equipment use

Price per hour

3060
ConsumablesCost depends on the procedureCost depends on the procedure+20% service fee

VAT will be added to the prices (in euros).