The Unit comprises studies on biosynthesis of various groups of plant metabolites with the aim to isolate and identificate them and understand their function and biological roles.

Food, plant, human, animal and model cell chemistry are studied using various physicochemical analytical applications, including metabolomics.

Investigates food quality with a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on consumers and
sustainability, from agrifood applications to the fundamentals of perceptual processes

This Unit applies food traceability and authenticity against fraud and counterfeiting using advanced Stable Isotope Ratios Analysis and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.