BCheese Project: Results Presentation

Biocant – Associação de Transferência de Tecnologia, through its Advanced Sequencing Unit led by Conceição Egas, has contributed over recent years to the BCheese project: “Integrated management of the production chain to ensure the traceability, authenticity and valorisation of Serra da Estrela cheese”.

Results were presented on 5 December at the final project symposium “The Serra da Estrela Cheese Value Chain: sustainability, authenticity and innovation”, held at the Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, where two key findings stand out:
✔️ the microbiomes of milk and cheese vary throughout the year
✔️ each producer has a distinct microbial profile, reinforcing authenticity and production traceability

These conclusions translate into direct benefits for the sector, enabling:
➡️ stronger quality control along the production chain
➡️ increased safety and confidence in the final product
➡️ enhanced identity and valorisation of Serra da Estrela PDO cheese
➡️ tangible impact for producers and for the region that keeps this tradition alive

We are proud to be part of initiatives that place innovation at the service of the territory and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the agri-food sector.

🤝 We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate in this project alongside all partner organisations across the value chain.