Technology for extraction/limiting absorption of oil/hydrophobic fluids 

About  

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage corporation dedicated to innovation, sustainability and enhancing consumer experiences, with an emphasis on creating advanced solutions that optimize operations, minimize environmental impact and enhance customer engagement.  

The Challenge   

The challenge focuses on discovering technologies that reduce oil absorption or extract lipids from porous matrices like potato chips. It aims to explore: 

• Methods that limit or remove hydrophobic fluids during or after frying 

• Technologies that prevents creation of a porous matrix when exposed to thermal energy 

• Approaches tested at pilot scale with demonstrated potential for scalability 

The ultimate goal is to achieve up to 50% fat reduction in potato chips with minimal impact on product quality or footprint. 

Reward 

Successful applicants may receive support from PepsiCo to scale up technologies that have been demonstrated at pilot scale and show potential for scalability. 

Timeframe 

• Deadline for Submitting Proposals: No specific timeline 

Who can apply   

Applicants with technologies demonstrated at pilot scale or earlier are welcome, as long as the solution shows potential to be scalable. 

How to apply  

Application through the PepsiCo’s Open Innovation Portal  

Find here all the details and the submission page 

The SPIN4EIC consortium is not responsible for the challenges launched by private or public buyers. Each participating entity is solely responsible for its own challenge, including the selection process, communication with applicants, and all information provided to participants.