Giulia Romano (TEGASC, Dublin) attended the 7th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-Based Applications (Caparica, Lisbon, 22–26 June 2025), presenting an oral presentation entitled

“Ultrasound-Assisted and Hydrodynamic Cavitation for Efficient Protein and Starch Recovery from Potato Processing By-Products”.

Giulia Romano*, Shay Hannon,  Brijesh K. Tiwari

The work was conducted within the Up4Food project and focused on valorising potato processing side-streams using hydrodynamic cavitation-assisted extraction. Laboratory and pilot-scale trials confirmed the scalability of the method, producing protein-rich concentrates (~60%). The study demonstrates an efficient, sustainable approach for recovering proteins and starch from potato processing side streams. 

Well done Giulia !