Single-Cell Analysis of Refractory Celiac Disease Demonstrates Inter- and Intra-Patient Aberrant Cell Heterogeneity

Background & Aims: Refractory celiac disease type II (RCDII) is a rare indolent lymphoma in the small intestine characterized by a clonally expanded intraepithelial intracellular CD3⁺surfaceCD3^-CD7⁺CD56^- aberrant cell population. However, RCDII pathogenesis is ill-defined. Here, we aimed at...

Intensified Protein Structuring for more sustainable foods: Development of the up-scaled Couette Cell for the production of meat replacers

To meet the increasing need for protein-rich food of an ever growing population, plant-based proteins are being utilized in meat products as replacements for animal-based proteins. Legumes such as soy can serve as an alternative protein source, by featuring both high protein content (36%) and protein functionality (gelation). Nowadays various...

Which gluten-free products should Schaer launch on the Dutch market?

This project aims at developing new gluten-free food product concepts aligned with the Dutch market needs for the Italian gluten-free food producer Dr. Schaer. Therefore, it is essential to identify and understand the needs of the Dutch consumers.The new gluten-free food products should deliver unique benefits and superior values to the...