FLAVOUR-AI: Flavour Optimization in Plant-Based Products through AI Empowered Fermentation 

In this session, the FLAVOUR-AI approach and accompanying tool that was developed by WFBR will be demonstrated. Visitors will get insights into how fermentation can impact flavour, and what solutions we bring to make this R&D process more efficient.  

Fermentation has been used to change and improve flavour and other aspects of food for centuries. It could also play a role in optimizing flavour of plant-based foods, for example in dairy- and meat- alternatives. Finding the optimal fermentation strategy for this purpose is far from trivial. WFBR developed FLAVOUR-AI to quickly evaluate combinations of substrates, microbes and enzymes, thereby derisking research & development and improving its efficiency. In this breakout session we will demonstrate the tool, in addition to providing background about its development and about flavour and fermentation in general.