Food realated trainings and services
The Department of Food and Biotechnology offers companies opportunities for cooperation in research and development, product development, and staff training.
- We help to develop new food products and improve product texture, taste, and shelf life.
- We provide physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory analyses to assess food quality and safety.
- We assist in finding solutions to reduce the environmental impact of food production and to valorize by-products.
- We organize specialized continuing education courses and practical workshops.
- In cooperation with companies, we conduct research and development projects that can be funded, for example, through EU or national support programs.
Price list for the use of Department of Food and Biotechnology equipment (for academic users):
- Halogen moisture analyzer: 15 EUR/hour
- pH meter: 10 EUR/hour
- Soxhlet extractor: 40 EUR per analysis (1–6 samples at a time)
- Use of ovens, incubators, etc.: 15 EUR/day
- Applikon myControl 1 L bioreactors (3 units): bioreactor rental 1,500 EUR/week (labor costs not included). Contact:
Kaisa Orgusaar (kaisa.orgusaar@taltech.ee)
VAT will be added to the prices.
Price list of services of the Department of Food and Biotechnology for business clients:
- Halogen moisture analyzer: 15 EUR per sample
- pH analysis: 10 EUR per sample
- Soxhlet extraction: 35 EUR per sample
- Rental of ovens and incubators: 30 EUR per day
VAT will be added to the prices.