Domino’s Second Annual Meeting in Cork, Ireland
Researchers and industry partners from the DOMINO project convened in Cork, Ireland, from March 26-28 for the second annual meeting. This event provided a platform for experts to review progress, share insights, and lay out the next steps in their mission to explore the health benefits of fermented foods and develop innovative plant-based alternatives.
DOMINO is a multidisciplinary project that investigates how fermented foods influence the gut microbiome and promote health while simultaneously developing novel, plant-based fermented products tailored to evolving consumer needs for healthier and more sustainable nutrition. The project integrates diverse objectives and activities, including scientific research, food innovation, clinical trials, and consumer engagement through Living Labs.
The project’s six case studies are progressing, each focusing on a different type of fermented food:
- University of Turin – Fermented olives
- CSIC – Fermented apple pomace
- TFTAK – Sauerkraut and kimchi
- INRAE – Fermented legumes
- IRD – Fermented cereals
- TEAGASC – Plant-based water kefir
Meanwhile, Living Labs in six countries are entering their third phase, playing a crucial role in engaging communities, collecting real-world data, and bridging the gap between research and consumer acceptance.
In parallel, DOMINO’s clinical research efforts continue with an international study to assess the potential health benefits of milk kefir for both healthy individuals and adults with metabolic syndrome. The trial involves research centers in 4 countries: TEAGASC (Ireland), Imperial College London (UK), University of Naples (Italy), University of Trento (Italy), and INRAE (France).
In the coming months, as DOMINO reaches its midpoint, partners will continue to work towards achieving the project’s main objectives: unravelling the health effects of fermented foods on the gut microbiome as well as designing novel sustainable plant-based fermented foods.
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