Carbohydrate Competence Center (CCC)

The Carbohydrate Competence Center (CCC) is generating and developing new knowledge in the scientific field of carbohydrates with an aim to stimulate innovation and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable society. At the hearth of all the projects are industry driven research questions and our excellent research capabilities.

The CCC research activities comprise three different themes with separate fields of expertise: 

- Carbohydrates for nutrition and health

- Carbohydrate structure and functionality

- Carbohydrate conversion and processing

University of Groningen

Wageningen UR

University of Utrecht

Hanze University Groningen

TNO Innovation for Life

Averis Seeds; Aviko; Agrifirm Innovation Center; Avebe U.A.; Danone Research; Royal DSM; Duynie
FrieslandCampina BV; Genencor International BV; HZPC Holland BV; IMEnz Bioengineering BV
Koninklijke Cosun U.A.; Limagrain Advanta Nederland BV; MARS Company / Waltham (UK); N.V. NOM
Nutreco Nederland BV; Smurfit Kappa; SYRAL; VanDrie Group; VION

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Landbouw en Innovatie

Samenwerkingsverband Noord-Nederland SNN (Provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe)

European Commission

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