SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
1.Raw material for vinegar production
1.1.Selection
1.1.1. Features
1.1.2. Economical aspects
1.2. Fraudulent practices
1.3. Specific problems for different kind of vinegars
2. Biochemistry and microbiology
2.1. Identification and selection of acetic acid bacteria
2.2. Diseases and contaminations in vinegars
2.2.1. Preventive practices and solutions
3. Process
3.1.Biological oxidation
3.1.1. starting up and stopping procedures
3.1.2. working conditions
3.1.3. Equipment and automation
3.2. Aging of vinegar
3.3. Final treatments
4. Quality evaluation
4.1. Physical and chemical characteristics
4.2. Sensorial evaluation
5. Other aspects
5.1. Diversity of products and denominations of origin
5.2. Guaranty of origin and quality
5.3. Market and perspectives. Profitability
5.4. Legislation and tax aspects
5.5. Relationship between Universities and companies