Expertise in Food

3D printing of food can be used to shape a food item—such as a purée—into a specific form created in a digital file. It also provides an opportunity to place flavors or ingredients within a 3D geometry. At RISE, 3D food printing has been used to design foods that are easier to swallow, as well as t…

Dynamic visualization, i.e. filming the structure during ongoing changes in the structure of the product/material, is now an important tool both for understanding how a product is formulated to obtain desired properties, but also how the product behaves when exposed to different storage conditions …

Get full control of your climate emissions – whether driven by regulatory requirements, customer expectations, or internal sustainability goals. RISE supports food companies with climate reporting based on the GHG Protocol and deep knowledge of the entire food value chain, contributing to both busi…

Food ingredient manufacturing with focus on how different processing conditions affect the properties of the ingredient. Characterization of the functionality of ingredients can contribute to understanding which product applications the ingredient could fit into and how the ingredient can change …

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a standardised method for assessing the environmental impact of a product. For foods, the result of an LCA is often expressed as ‘environmental impact per kg of product’. There is increasing interest in methods where the environmental impact is also assessed in relati…

Nutrition and knowledge about the health effects of various ingredients and foods are important pieces of the puzzle in food product development. At RISE, nutrition experts work together with experts in product design, process technology, environment, sensory analysis, consumer behavior, and food s…

RISE offers in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of energy-efficient food industry. We can help you optimise your energy use without compromising productivity, food safety, hygiene, or quality. We also participate with our expertise in national and international research and innovation proj…

We strive to realize a future with sustainable, healthy and equal public meals in Sweden. Through research and development, lifelong learning and collaborations, we work purposefully to achieve this vision.

Food production accounts for a significant part of the emissions both globally and nationally. For producers, there is great value in building knowledge about climate challenges, effective communication and upcoming regulatory requirements. RISE offers solutions for food producers and other actors …

Understanding oral activities leading to food perception is crucial for developing desirable products. Further, understanding bolus formation and swallowing is important for a pleasant meal, especially for individuals with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). At RISE, we have developed advanced met…

Spray drying is a process that is used in the food industry to quickly and gently dry liquid products to a powder. Spray drying is used for example to create milk powder, protein isolates, starch and egg powder.

A product should not taste or smell too strongly, nor too weakly. It might need to be strong without feeling overly stiff, or feel soft without feeling like it might fall apart. In these instances, less can be more - up to a point. How can we find that point?

Whether or not a customer likes a product is a very personal decision based on a multitude of factors of varying importance. For this reason, it can be very hard to predict. 

Differences in (for example) taste, smell, and tactile sensations are influenced by many factors with varying strengths depending on the product and context. We clarify what is most important, when, and why.

The rules for Food Contact Materials (FCM) are based on what evaluated substances are used. With RISE's various competencies in material development, chemical analyses, toxicological risk assessment and knowledge of the regulations, we can offer assistance in getting new substances listed in BfR.

Products taste, smell, appear, and feel a specific way when they come in contact with humans. The only way to know how products are perceived by people is through sensory analysis. Knowing how products are perceived can determine their success in the market. RISE can help you along the way with our…