Matís participates in the European network of excellence EuroFIR on food databases and chemical content of food. A workshop on traditional foods in Europe has now been completed.
Five traditional foods were selected in each country, the production process was defined and then a number of nutrients were measured in the products. The Icelandic food was skyr, ham, pickled blood butter, dried fish and a delicious shark. This project was carried out in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Iceland.
Information on traditional foods has now been compiled and published in a loose-leaf folder. The text is in both English and the language of the country in question. The history of the food, its production and nutritional value are discussed. The information has been published on the EuroFIR project website and can be accessed at:
A general report on traditional European food was also published and can be accessed at:
http://www.eurofir.net/temp/EuroFIRspSynthesisspReportsp6_TraditionalspFoodsspinspEuropehs4hs.pdf
There is reason to point out a diverse version of the EuroFIR project. These are reports and information sheets on a variety of issues related to the chemical content of food. These include the discussion of trans fatty acids, health claims, bioactive substances, regulations and programs.
For further information, please contact Ólafur Reykdal, olafur.reykdal@matis.is.