Egon Bech Hansen

Egon Bech Hansen

Professor

DTU NATIONAL FOOD INSTITUTE
DTU National Food Institute

Research Group for Gut, Microbes and Health

Technical University of Denmark

Henrik Dams Allé

Building 202, room 1250

2800 Kgs. Lyngby

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News from DTU

2020
Mælk. Colourbox.com
22 SEP

”New” lactic acid bacteria can make African camel milk safe

A research project headed by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU, has come up with the formula for a freeze-dried starter culture that African camel milk farmers can use to make safe, fermented milk products.

Food and fisheries Food safety Food production
2019
DK:  Blæretang. Foto: Colourbox.dk | EN: Bladderwrack. Photo: Colourbox.dk
02 DEC

The hunt for nature’s own additives

In general, aromas, emulsifiers, and preservatives do not make up a large part of our foods. However, they make a big difference for their taste, texture, and shelf life. Researchers at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark are searching through the building blocks of foods in order to develop new, natural, and sustainable...

Food and fisheries Food production Food technology
2018
Image: DTU Fødevareinstituttet
01 JUN

Nature's defence mechanisms can reduce the use of antibiotics

Researchers at DTU have identified natural peptides that fight bacteria, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.

Bacteria and microorganisms Food and fisheries Food safety Health and diseases Production animals
lactococcus proteinase
27 FEB

Conference with a focus on microbial ingredients

The latest knowledge about microbial ingredients will be presented at the first international conference on the subject, which takes place in Copenhagen from 2-4 May 2018. The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, is co-organizer of the conference.

Food and fisheries Food production Food technology Health-promoting compounds
2017
Photo: Colourbox.com
28 SEP

Potato waste a potential goldmine

New research partnership will utilize potato and seaweed residuals in ingredient production.

Food and fisheries Food technology Food production
Photo: Colourbox
07 APR

Ingredients—a quiet success story

With 14 per cent of the global market and a revenue of up to DKK 35 billion (EUR 470 million), the Danish ingredients industry has relatively unnoticed developed into a heavyweight. At the same time, there are further major growth possibilities. Therefore, DTU wants to strengthen research and education in the area

Food and fisheries Food production Food technology Health-promoting compounds Bacteria and microorganisms Enzymes and proteins
Photo: Colourbox
17 JAN

More and better ingredients for demanding consumers

New groups of consumers with strong purchasing power are increasing the demand for sustainable, climate-friendly ingredients that improve the food itself and increase its shelf life. Working group recommends greater input from DTU.

Food and fisheries
2016
Photo: Colourbox.dk
20 JUL

Danish expertise makes African camel milk safer

Danish expertise in milk production and food safety is being put to good use in a Danish development project, which aims to make African camel milk safer to drink and to secure a better use of the milk through developing methods for further processing. The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, heads up the project...

Food and fisheries Food safety Food production
2014
Inaugural lecture
13 OCT

Invitation to professor Egon Bech Hansen’s inaugural lecture

The National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, is hosting professor Egon Bech Hansen’s inaugural lecture on Friday 31 October 2014. Egon Bech Hansen will give a lecture on the background, status and perspectives within his research in the area of microbial ingredients in food and feed.

Food safety Food production Biotechnology
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3 MAY 2024