The Foodomics research group, accessible at https://www.cial.uam-csic.es/pagperso/foodomics/index_en.html, provides its specialized knowledge in two primary fields related to the exploration of bioactive compounds within various biomass sources (such as plant-based, algae, microalgae, and residual materials from the agri-food sector):
1- The implementation of environmentally friendly extraction techniques, involving the advancement of extraction and separation processes utilizing subcritical and supercritical fluids alongside other sustainable solvents (both subcritical and supercritical fluids, eutectic solvents like DES and NADES, as well as biosolvents).
2- The comprehensive analysis of food components, focusing on their bioactivity (antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory...) and chemical composition through the utilization of MS/MS analysis and a metabolomic approach.

We possess extensive involvement in numerous European projects, further details of which can be accessed through our website.
The leader of our research group is Professor Alejandro Cifuentes https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7464-0217
We are fully prepared to collaborate within any consortium requiring our specialized skills and knowledge.

Keywords: bioprospecting; green extraction techniques; metabolomic; mass spectrometry; bioactivity; extracts

Agriculture
Chemical Engineering
Food Biotechnology
Metabolism
Organic Chemistry
Other Biological Sciences
Plant Selection
Selection using molecular markers
Technologies for biomass production

The Foodomics laboratory is seeking an opportunity to join a consortium for a research project.
By leveraging our expertise, we can contribute to a consortium focusing on the exploration of lesser-used or underexplored biomass for the purpose of extracting valuable compounds, particularly bioactive extracts that hold potential for applications in various industries such as food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Our extensive experience in working with biomass encompasses cultured microalgae, both wild and cultivated macroalgae, a variety of plants (including seeds, fruits, flowers, roots) sourced from diverse environments like rainforests, deserts, and Mediterranean forests, as well as industrial by-products derived from agricultural and food sectors (such as juice remnants, coffee by-products, discarded leaves or shrimp by-products).
A significant contribution we can make to the consortium is our proficiency in utilizing various eco-friendly extraction methods to identify optimal conditions for extracting bioactive compounds that combat issues like oxidation, inflammation, and neurodegenerative conditions. Furthermore, our strong foundation in analytical chemistry enables us to generate metabolomic profiles of extracts, cell cultures, tissues, or biological fluids, facilitating the correlation of composition with bioactive properties.

bioprospecting, green extraction techniques, metabolomic, mass spectrometry, bioactivity, extracts, food chemistry, valorization

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