Spanish discovery that captured Europe

He Food waste This is a constant challenge to the European Commission. The EU is wasted only about 60 million tonnes of food per year, which is equal to 132 kg per person. In addition, most of this waste is due to its uncertainty of its feature or expiration date.

However, to put an end to this situation, a group of Spanish entrepreneurs has created a Real -time, the intelligent and biodegradable label showing the state of the food on the basis of refreshment.

The invention said Change the color according to bacterial activity Related to food decay, in addition, it connects intelligence indicators into biodegradable polymer matrix. Therefore, when bacteria are multiplied, compounds that cause color change in the label are released.

Thanks to this information, users may decide whether or not to throw a meal according to their appearance, take this label into account This can be placed in compiled ingredients, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables.

This label reduces food waste

The invention of the Spanish entrepreneur Remove the limits of the current refreshing indicatorsIt is only related to the slump of food with failure in the cold chain.

In addition, it provides more real -time accuracy, suitable for compiled and unpacked products, taking into account it Reduce unnecessary food in good conditionThis invention helps to reduce the emitter of the greenhouse gas and improve the most efficient diet.

This is how the idea of ​​creating this label arose

This is the smart label Created by Azilum CompanyCreated by Spanish entrepreneurs Bilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Tomanguwez and Louis Simeno.

Three When they were students because of the domestic embarrassment, they conceived the idea, That is, decide whether to eat or throw food guided only by its appearance. In addition, it is important to note that they participated in entrepreneurship support programs and, as a result, financed from the Technology Development and Innovation Center.

Pablo Sosa, in a newspaper, “launching a new product is the industry or consumers who do not know what it is or how it works. We had to dedicate a lot of efforts Tell us our story and prove the use and benefits of our technology. “

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