Over & Oat

An efficient food system is necessary to build a sustainable society with a resource use within the planetary boundaries. Residues from plant-based drinks (okara) present a complex challenge for the food industry and is a rapidly growing problem. Due to the lack of large-scale solutions for further processing okara from oat-drink production it is currently used as feed or fertilizer.

The purpose of the research project is to investigate how okara can be valorised, from a residual product to a valuable raw material, on a system level. The research will focus on innovations in regenerative food design and ingredients, but also on the potential of okara as a source for biobased materials. The project aims to initiate cross-sector approach in the transition work through research on process technology, circular business models, and product development.

The research is expected to contribute to a more sustainable food industry through reduced food waste and a more efficient resource use.