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title: "Technology & Patent"
url: "https://www.matercalabria.it/en/technology-patent/"
type: "page"
published: "2026-06-11T14:11:35+00:00"
modified: "2026-07-06T10:50:55+00:00"
author: "clara"
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# Technology & Patent

## How to preserve taste without preservatives

### the problem

## The challenge of conservation

   Store a fresh protein matrix at high humidity — like sardines — without chemical preservatives is a challenge real technique. Standard industrial solutions sacrifice the taste or require additives. We have developed an alternative.

### the solution

## A technology without compromise

Our process technology operates in vacuum environment
refrigerated with digital control of critical parameters. Modulates the activity of the protein matrix water, stabilizing it
structurally without excessive heat or additives. The result:
**18 months of shelf life, organoleptic characteristics intact.**

### research

## shared research

The development process is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Health Sciences of the Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro and CRISEA.

     ![mater calabria prodotti di sardella reale specialita tipiche 1](https://www.matercalabria.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mater-calabria-prodotti-di-sardella-reale-specialita-tipiche-1.webp)![mater calabria prodotti di sardella reale specialita tipiche](https://www.matercalabria.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mater-calabria-prodotti-di-sardella-reale-specialita-tipiche.webp)             ![mater calabria pesce fresco prodotti sardine 15](https://www.matercalabria.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mater-calabria-pesce-fresco-prodotti-sardine-15.jpg)

## The result

All research, development and innovation activity finds its expression in the final product. Sardella Reale® is the tangible result of a journey that combines gastronomic tradition, scientific expertise, and advanced process technology.

   [Buy Sardella Reale®](https://www.matercalabria.it/shop/)            HO.RE.CA

### Sardella Reale® HO.RE.CA – 500gr

#### For catering and professional kitchens

       [https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-ho-re-ca-500gr/](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-ho-re-ca-500gr/)       Luxury

### Sardella Reale® Magnum – 220gr

#### The most prestigious format, perfect to share or give away

25,00 € (iva inclusa)

       [https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-magnum-220gr/](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-magnum-220gr/)       Sharing

### Sardella Reale® Medium – 100gr

#### The ideal format to bring taste to the table with family and friends.

11,50 € (iva inclusa)

       [https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-medium-100gr/](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-medium-100gr/)       Pocket

### Sardella Reale® Mignon – 35gr

#### The small format, ideal to share in two.

5,00 € (iva inclusa)

       [https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-mignon-35gr/](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/product/sardella-reale-mignon-35gr/)   [acquista Sardella Reale®](https://www.matercalabria.it/shop/)

## Are you an investor or partner? *Contact us*

   [more info about b2 b partnerships](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/b2b-distribution-and-partnerships/)   [contact us page](https://www.matercalabria.it/en/contacts/)