Originalp
OriginAlp is an Interreg IV project which aims at being able to measure or confirm the quality and origins of various foodstuffs directly from the product. In a cross-border collaboration, partners from Tyrol and South Tyrol are working on a scientific basis using various methods to try to achieve this aim.
Project partners
Tested products
test methods
Near Infrared
Near infrared spectroscopy is a modern form of analysis which is fast, non-destructive, extremely precise and very cost-efficient.
Isotopes
Stable isotope analysis is frequently used to acquire information about the geographical origins of biological and other foodstuffs.
Wet chemistry methods
Wet chemistry methods are used to measure various characteristics of milk, meat and apples.