www.matis.is - Projects

SafeSalt: Quality control of bacalo salt

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:39:00 +0000

The main objective of the project is to develop a rapid method kit to evaluate the quality of salt used in production of salted fish, in order to reduce the risk of yellow discoloration.

Research on bioactive substances in a cell model

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:19:00 +0000

The main goal of the project is to set up a cellular antioxidant assay in the new established Cell Lab at Matis Biotechnology Center in Saudarkrokur , North Iceland.

Novel bioactive surimi products developed from byproducts

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:50:00 +0000

The objective is to develop and commercialize a novel protein extraction process to produce high quality innovative bioactive surimi from low value underutilized raw materials.

Utilization of offal from the fish industry

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:20:00 +0000

The main objective of the project is to utilize fish viscera from landed catch.

A new process for Lutfisk production

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:28:00 +0000

The aim of this project is to shorten the process of making “Lutfisk” from 4 weeks to less than 24 hours and to get at least 130% yield out of the new process for fillets and more even lye process.

Application of protein isolate in fish products

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:11:00 +0000

The aim of the project is to test different types of protein isolate to increase yield, stability and quality of frozen, fresh and salted products.

Natural enzymes and antioxidants from byproducts

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:47:00 +0000

The goal of this project is the develop and research different novel protease blends from cod viscera with the aim to use them in the production of fish protein hydrolysates with very high antioxidative activity

Fishing, processing and export of live Ocean Clam.

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:54:00 +0000

The main objective is to start fishing and processing live Ocean Clam.

Food safety and added value of Icelandic fishmeal

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:38:00 +0000

The aim of this project is to develop novel analytical techniques for the simultaneous determination of toxic and non-toxic arsenic species in fish meal.

Optimal rearing protocol for turbot farming

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:18:00 +0000

The overall aim of this project is to develop methods to significantly reduce production costs in farming of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus).

North cage

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:01:00 +0000

The objective of the project is to develop sea-cages which can withstand the harch weather conditions in Iceland

Effect of replacing fish meal in Arctic charr diet on growth, and feed utilization

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:34:00 +0000

To produce economical feed for Arctic charr to decrease productions cost and increase profitability in Arctic charr farming.

The effects of reduced salinities on growth rate, feed conversion and biology of Atlantic cod

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:07:00 +0000

The objectives of this project are to elucidate salinity effects on cod at three growth stages.

Quality rotifers for first feeding of cod larvae

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:50:00 +0000

The objective of the project is to develop production systems that contribute to safe, stable and profitable production of live feed animals used during first feeding of farmed cod (Rotifers).

Pigmentation of Arctic charr

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:11:00 +0000

The main objective of the project is to develop natural, organic pigmentation for Arctic charr

TOPCOD

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:22:00 +0000

Project aims to maximize growth and minimize maturation of cod by developing optimal rearing protocols, as well as to optimise the whole production chain of farmed Atlantic cod in Iceland.

Experimental production of natural zooplankton

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:37:00 +0000

The main gole of this project is to design and develop methods for production of zooplantkon species.

Thawing processes

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:11:00 +0000

The main of this project is to develope new equipment and improve processes for thawing of gutted groundfish before processing.

Pan-Thermus - divergence of species

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:12:00 +0000

The goal of this project is to elucidate the genetic mechanism of speciation and environmental adaptation in Thermus bacteria.

Seasonal variation on the properties of whiting

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:43:00 +0000

The aim of the project is to study seasonal variation in quality- and processing properties of whiting (Marlangius merlangus). Haddock will be used as a reference group.

Species identification of Mytilus and their hybrids.

Wed, 5 May 2010 09:25:00 +0000

The goal of the project was to develop a quick genetic identification method for different species of the genus Mytilus and hybrids of two species

Herring: genetics and processing properties

Tue, 4 May 2010 10:13:00 +0000

A study on the multidisciplinary approach for the genetic stock identification of herring in the Northeast Atlantic

Export of sea urchin roes to Japan

Tue, 4 May 2010 09:32:00 +0000

The main objective of the project is to establish profitable export of sea urchin roe to Japan.

Efficiency and quality in the processing of farmed cod.

Mon, 3 May 2010 10:23:00 +0000

The aim in this project is to estimate the value decline e.g. due to fillet gaping, and have confirmed the effects of different muscle quality on the processing and further utilization of farmed cod.

e-REK

Mon, 3 May 2010 09:58:00 +0000

This project aims to specify, develop/adapt and evaluate an electronic traceability system where different information sources related to food safety and suitable enterprise management systems are integrated.

Effect of temperature on growth and energy metabolism of Atlantic Charr

Mon, 3 May 2010 09:28:00 +0000

The aim of the project is to evaluate growth efficiency, food requirements and energy metabolism of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) at different temperatures.

Safe Transportation of Marine Bioactive's from Source to Active Site

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:59:00 +0000

The aim of the project is to follow the fate of three groups of marine bioactive compound from raw material to active cellular site; long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids fish derived peptides and seaweed-derived polyphenols.

Best Practices for Risk-Benefit Analysis: experience from out of food into food

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:19:00 +0000

Risk-benefit analysis is the comparison of the risk of a situation to its related benefits and comprises a constellation of methods, drawn from many disciplines, and addresses the question of whether a risk is acceptable.

Innovation in the Nordic Marine Sector

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:19:00 +0000

The objective is to identify promising opportunities for innovation in the Nordic Marine sector, along with the main innovation systems that are supposed to support them.

Grazing and flavour

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:55:00 +0000

he aim of the project is to anlyse if odour and flavour compounds and sensory properties of lamb meat is influenzed by different grazing pastures.