The TRACE-RICE project was a focal point at the "XVII Encontro Nacional de Química dos Alimentos," held from October 9th to 11th at UTAD - Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Vila Real. This national event served as an excellent platform for discussing the latest advancements in Food Science.

The team presented significant findings in the areas of Chemistry and Nutrition, focusing on the Relationship between γ-oryzanol and antioxidant activity in bran from exotic rice varieties. Additionally, we highlighted sustainability in the food system through the study on the Effects of essential oil compounds on the development of Sitophilus spp. and rice quality. This particular study was honored with the Best Student Poster Award in the "Sustainability in the Food System" category, presented by ReadyToPub.