Health supporting function food, produced with novel food technology.

Demonstrating the Innovation Potential of 100% Poppy Seed Paste in Horizon Europe 2026

We are seeking Horizon Europe 2026 project consortia interested in demonstrating novel, sustainable, and health-oriented food innovations with strong scientific, technological, and market relevance.

Our solution is a 100% roasted poppy seed paste, developed using a proprietary ultrasonic sound-wave stabilization technology that enables:

• Extended shelf life without additives

• Preservation of sensitive micronutrients

• Stable texture and oil phase without emulsifiers

This innovation makes poppy seed paste a new functional food ingredient suitable for large-scale validation and demonstration within Horizon Europe projects addressing:

• Sustainable food systems and protein diversification

• Functional foods and nutrition for healthy ageing and bone health

• Clean-label processing technologies

• Valorisation of underutilised European crops

Demonstration Opportunities in Horizon Europe Projects

Within Horizon Europe 2026 calls, our technology and product can be demonstrated through:

• Pilot-scale food processing validation using ultrasonic stabilization

• Nutritional and bioavailability studies, with a focus on calcium, minerals, and healthy fats relevant to bone health

• Clean-label formulation trials replacing additives or emulsifiers in spreads, bakery, and plant-based products

• Consumer acceptance and market uptake studies across different EU regions

• Life-cycle and sustainability assessments, highlighting poppy seed as a high-value, EU-grown crop with low processing intensity

Why 100% Poppy Seed Paste Fits Horizon Europe 2026

• Introduces a novel functional ingredient not yet mainstream in EU food innovation

• Aligns with Farm to Fork, Healthy Diets, and Green Deal objectives

• Supports SME-driven deep-tech food innovation, suitable for TRL 5–8 demonstration actions

• Enables cross-disciplinary collaboration between food technologists, nutrition researchers, health organisations, and industry partners

What We Offer to Consortia

• Access to validated pilot-scale production technology

• Supply of standardised 100% poppy seed paste for trials and demonstrations

• Industrial SME partner for WP leadership or demonstration tasks

• Strong storytelling potential for impact, dissemination, and exploitation plans

We are particularly interested in collaborating with:

• Universities and research institutes (nutrition, food tech, health)

• Food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers

• Health-focused NGOs and foundations (e.g. bone health, ageing)

• Horizon Europe coordinators seeking high-impact, demonstrable food innovations