Until now, there was no comprehensive framework to systematically map microbial metabolic functions in food, making it difficult to explore the potential implications for health, nutrition, and sustainability. That’s why researchers from the Domino EU project, in collaboration with the ANR Metasimfood Project, have been working on a computational framework that organizes ~1,985 microbial genes […]
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Microbiome Metabolic Modeling as a tool for innovation in fermented foods
Recent advances in genome-scale metabolic modeling (GSMM) are transforming our understanding of how the microbiomes of fermented foods operate, but there is still a crucial gap: while GSMM is well-established in microbial ecology, its application to food systems innovation remains under-leveraged. The review paper, “Microbiome Metabolic Modeling as a Tool for Innovation in Fermented Food […]
Stakeholder Forum: Consumers at the Core of Fermented Food Innovation
The second DOMINO Stakeholder Forum (SF) webinar took place on September 23rd, 2025, bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss the pivotal role of consumer research in advancing the field of fermented foods. The event featured fresh insights into European fermented food consumption, including the use of the innovative 3FQ tool. Speakers from academia […]
Exploring the health benefits of fermented foods: Dr. Paul Cotter talks fermentation techniques, applications for health and Domino’s nutritional trial on the ISAPP Podcast
Dr. Paul Cotter of Teagasc (Ireland), one of the researchers involved in Domino, was recently invited to the ‘Science, Microbes & Health’ podcast by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). In this podcast episode, Dr Cotter talks about the historical roots of fermented foods as a preservation method, and how they have […]
Food Metagenomic Data: news from University of Trento
A new version of the curatedFoodMetagenomicData (cFMD), developed within the DOMINO project, has been released by University of Trento.
M4SF Cluster at the Second Forum on Fermented Foods
The Second Forum on Fermented Foods (2FFF) took place in Málaga, Spain, from February 5th-7th, 2025. This international conference brought together leading researchers to discuss the biodiversity, sustainability, and health benefits of fermented foods. Hosted by the COST Action PIMENTO CA20128 project, the event covered a wide range of essential topics, including: The Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) […]
DOMINO Case Study: Cultivating Cultures at the Teagasc Bioprocess Innovation Suite
The Teagasc bioprocessing group used the DOMINO project as a case study to promote the capabilities of their site. This article was written by Teagasc researchers John Leech and Antonio Lourenco. The original article is found here: Kefir-Scale-up.pdf Artisanal fermented foods are celebrated for their health-promoting properties and intricate microbial composition, contributing to their distinct […]
DOMINO’s Profile on the EU CAP Network, EIP-AGRI Project Database
The EIP-AGRI (The Agricultural European Innovation Partnership) project database is hosted by the EU CAP Network, a network that aims to optimise the flow of information about agriculture and rural policy within the EU. The EIP-AGRI Project Database features projects from across Europe that boost innovation and knowledge exchange for agriculture, forestry and rural areas. […]
Now Available: Open Source of Food Metagenomic Data (FMD)
The DOMINO project is dedicated to enhancing publicly available resources that deepen our understanding of the complex science behind fermented foods. To achieve this, we’ve developed the Food Metagenomic Data (FMD) database—which offers insights into the diverse microbial communities present in various fermented products. FMD is an open source resource that includes 2,533 metagenomes* from […]
Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2024
This year to celebrate #WorldMicrobiomeDay, we are sharing some resources from the DOMINO project and its collaborative initiatives! The theme of 2024 was “Feed your microbes – How diet shapes your gut microbiome”. Dive in to the information below to learn more about how microbiomes play an important role for our health and everyday lives. […]