Valorization of sidestreams containing carbohydrates - sample tests e.g. from breweries or juice and cheese producers sought to optimize process for production of protein from bacteria
Valorization of sidestreams containing carbohydrates - sample tests e.g. from breweries or juice and cheese producers sought to optimize process for production of protein from bacteria
A startup company from Northern Germany develops a new sustainable solution for production of protein from bacteria, that grow on carbohydrates. To investigate different raw materials to optimize the production process, the team wants to test different sugar-rich sidestreams from food and beverage industries. Partners like breweries or juice and cheese manufacturers with an interest to valorize their sidestreams are sought for a technical cooperation on sample tests.
Vegetarian and vegan meat or fish substitutes need to replace animal proteins with suitable alternatives. Current key source of protein are soy beans, but growing demand causes a critical environmental footprint with regard to deforestation, destruction of natural habitats and loss of biodiversity. A startup company from Northern Germany develops a new sustainable solution for production of protein from bacteria. Applications are envisaged in alternative feed and food products and pet food. The bacteria grow on carbohydrates. The startup intends to develop a sustainable production process based on the concept of circular economy. Therefore it is planned to grow the bacteria on carbohydrate containing sidestreams, that are currently considered of low or negative residual value. To investigate which raw materials are best to optimize the production process, the startup is looking for producers with sidestreams containing carbohydrates, that are interested to explore new higher value solutions for valorization of these sidestreams. Requirements for suitable agrifood sidestreams are food grade and a constant composition and consistence. Partners with suitable wastestreams could e.g. be breweries, fruit juice producers, cheese manufacturers or cider plants. As a first step a technical cooperation agreement on sample tests is envisaged. In case of promising results, further cooperation to scale up production will be negotiated.
Type: Technology Request
Country: Germany
Profile updated on: 13/06/2022
Profile valid until: 23/12/2022
Partnership
| Development stage | Field tested/evaluated |
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| Development stage - comment | Successful proof of principle, currently scaling up the technology and optimizing production process. |
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| Cooperation Partner Area | Type: Agrifood manufacturers with consistent carbohydrate-containing sidestreams in their production processes, e.g. breweries, fruit juice producers or cider plants. Role: Provide samples that can be tested by the startup in order to identify suitable breeding grounds for the bacteria. In case of promising test results, further cooperation for valorization of sidestreams will be negotiated. |
| Cooperation Partner Sought | Access to a consistent food grade sidestream containing carbohydrates with a constant composition. |
Company / Organisation
| Organisation type | Industry SME <= 10 |
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| Company Turnover | |
| Company Since | 0 |
| Company Transnational | Si |
Technological fields
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Food Microbiology / Toxicology / Quality Control
AGROFOOD INDUSTRY / Food quality and safety
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Protein Engineering
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES / Biology / Biotechnology
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Waste to Energy /Resource
PROTECTING MAN AND ENVIRONMENT / Waste Management
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Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food
AGROFOOD INDUSTRY / Technologies for the food industry
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