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Personalised nutrition and health

We develop innovative nutritional solutions using biotechnology, omic science and artificial intelligence to foster healthy food suited to each person. We research the link between diet and health, identify biomarkers and validate effects through clinical studies. In this way we provide the food and health industry with tools to design personalised products, ingredients and services to enhance quality of life and meet new consumer demands.

Research sublines

The impact of food on human health

We assess the effect of diet, food and ingredients on health through clinical studies, creating molecular profiles and identifying biomarkers, in order to draw up personalised nutritional recommendations based on scientific evidence.

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Precision nutrition technologies

We develop and apply omic and sensory technologies and AI algorithms to allow progress towards precision nutrition, incorporating molecular, clinical and lifestyle data to generate recommendations adapted to each person.

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Innovation in foods for special needs

We design products adapted to specific groups of people (small children, seniors, people with cancer, dysphagia and allergies), assuring safety, nutritional quality and sensory acceptance, with solutions to enhance quality of life and generate value for industry.

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New ingredients with specific and health properties

We research and develop bioactive compounds (omega-3, polyphenols, peptides and fibres) from sustainable sources, using scientific protection and validation technologies to ensure effectiveness, stability and safety in use in foods and ingredients.

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Itziar Tueros

Coordinator, Nutrition and Health

In Personalised Nutrition and Health, we work to turn scientific knowledge into real-world solutions for the food and health industries. We combine biotechnology, omics sciences, advanced sensory analysis and artificial intelligence to understand how diet impacts health, identify biomarkers and validate effects through clinical studies. This approach enables us to develop ingredients, products and services tailored to individuals and population groups with specific needs, delivering scientific rigour, innovation and a clear commitment to improving quality of life across society.

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Related research projects

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CoDiet

Integrated surveillance system to prevent and reduce diet-related non communicable diseases

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EIT Food ONCOFOOD

New food solutions for cancer patients.

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GIANT LEAPS

GIANT LEAPS to accelerate the transition to alternative dietary proteins

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IMMUGOLD

Design and development of a functional plant-based beverage to improve nutritional status and immunity for the early elderly people to get well-healthy ageing

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ITTHACA

ITT Healthy Aging and Care-oriented Autonomy

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SUMA

Precision nutrition for breast cancer survivors according to molecular tools: lipidomics, nutrigenetics and gut microbiota

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Strategic partners

Unique infraestructures

Our clinical and omics laboratories, together with our sensory analysis, microstructure and pilot-plant facilities, enable us to study how diet affects health, identify biomarkers, develop personalised foods and scientifically validate precision nutrition solutions.

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Researchers

Leading research, backed by an expert team.

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Scientific publications

Explore our contributions to science: articles, studies and findings published in specialist journals by AZTI’s research team.

Access to DSPACE

Scientific committees

AEPAS. Asociación Española de Profesionales de Análisis Sensorial

Irene Peral Díez Member of the Dysphagia Working Group. Product Representative


Esther Sanmartín Sierra Member of the Dysphagia Working Group. Texture Representative

E3S. European Sensory Science Society

Noelia da Quinta González Member of the Child Nutrition Expert Group and the Applied Neuromarketing Expert Group


Esther Sanmartín Sierra Member of the Microstructure Expert Group


Irene Peral Díez Member of the Food Design Expert Group

EIT Food

Itziar Tueros Gutiérrez Expert, Think&Do Tank – Healthy Ageing through Nutrition


Ainara Cano San José Expert, Think&Do Tank – Healthy Ageing through Nutrition

Food4Life Spain

Itziar Tueros Gutiérrez Member (Food and Health Group)


Sara Arranz Martínez Member (Food and Health Group)

IDDSI. International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

Esther Sanmartín Sierra Expert Group Member


Irene Peral Díez Expert Group Member

OBECLUST. European Cluster of Obesity Research Projects

Itziar Tueros Gutiérrez Steering Committee Member


Sara Arranz Martínez Steering Committee Member

SCAR Food Systems

Itziar Tueros Gutiérrez Member

Related application sectors

Sector: Fisheries and aquaculture sector, Food and Health, Food sector, Ingredients industry

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