SweetMarm

The SweetMarm – Functional Innovation of Traditional Quince Paste project aims to transform an iconic product of the Portuguese gastronomic tradition into a functional, healthy, and sustainable food, combining cultural authenticity with scientific and technological innovation. 

The project addresses the growing demand for foods with reduced sugar content, functional health benefits, convenience, and sustainable packaging. It aligns Portuguese tradition with scientific innovation and European priorities in healthy nutrition and sustainability. 

The main objective of SweetMarm is to develop a new generation of quince-based products by incorporating functional sugars with prebiotic activity (fructooligosaccharides and pectic oligosaccharides), bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity), and innovative consumption formats, including functional gummies, low-sugar spreadable creams, and single-serve packaging.