MsC Patrycja Skwarek
3rd year of study at the Doctoral School
Discipline: Food Technology and Human Nutrition
Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia
Avenida de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, Ourense, Hiszpania

On 04.03.2024 – 02.04. 2024 I did an internship at Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain. My scientific supervisor was Professor Jose M. Lorenzo, who specializes in topics related to innovative meat products.

Photo 1-2. Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avenida de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas (Ourense, Hiszpania).

Photo 3-6. Interior of Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avenida de Galicia (Ourense, Spain).

The aim of the internship was to participate in scientific research, research and development work, to learn about new research techniques and to exchange experiences and knowledge in the thematic area related to the subject of the Polish research unit.

Photo 7-8. Laboratory at Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Avenida de Galicia (Ourense, Spain).

During the internship I had the opportunity to get acquainted with the staff and doctoral students employed at the Institute as well as to see the equipment of the unit. I was also able to improve my practical skills in the field of basic techniques of physicochemical analysis of meat products and to get acquainted with the modern equipment used at the Institute for the analysis of volatile compounds.

Photo. 9. Equipment for assessing the colour of meat products.

Photo. 10. Equipment for protein and nitrogen determination in meat products.

Photo. 11. Equipment for measuring and testing texture properties in meat products.

Photo. 12. One of the production halls located at the Institute.

Photo. 13. Modern equipment for the analysis of volatile compounds.

Apart from the scientific part of the internship, I spent my free time exploring the surroundings and the most interesting places as well as trying the local delicacies of the region.

Photo. 14. Claustro de San Francisco.

Photo. 15. View of the city of Ourense (Spain).

Photo. 16. Catedral de Ourense.

Photo. 17- 18 . Parque de San Lazaro.

Photo.19. Galician-style octopus dish.

Photo 20. Churros with chocolate.

The internship at such a high-class scientific institution of international rank was an excellent opportunity for me to exchange experiences and deepen my knowledge and competence in the field of meat technology, which increased my scientific potential. It was also a great time, during which I met many interesting people, which may result in cooperation in the future