Food and drinks

Bacterial cellulose nanofiber-based film from tilapia gelatin

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Context

The widespread use of plastic products results in a large environmental impact, since these products take a long time to decompose. Thus, both the production and use of biodegradable polymers are a beneficial alternative because their obtention is technically and economically viable, with a great potential to scale-up.

About the asset

Bacterial cellulose nanofiber-based film with peptide is biodegradable, edible (it is not toxic to Caco-2 cells), and active (it presents antioxidant activity). It also presents a good mechanical resistance and low water vapor permeability compared to other gelatin films.
Technology readiness level on TRL/MRL scale: 4
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Theoretical models
Lab assays
Pilot scale
Final/full scale
Proof of concept
Prototypes
Market

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Characteristics in comparison with competitors available in the market
This film is obtained from generally recognized as safe (GRAS) inputs, which are not toxic to Caco-2 cells and it presents good mechanical resistance and low water vapor permeability, compared to other gelatin films.
Impacts for the production sector and for society
• Biodegradable film.
• Edible packaging for foods.
• Good mechanical resistance.
• Low water vapor permeability compared to the other gelatin films.

Portfólio de projetos: Food security

Partnership goals

  • Technical and/or Industrial Validation
  • Codevelopment (proof of concept to prototype)
What is expected from the partnership?
Validate products in a production environment and in a commercial scale. Develop products to make them available on the market.
How will the technology be offered to the production sector?
As edible biodegradable film, which is not toxic to Caco-2 cells, and active, due to its antioxidant activity.
I am interested in this asset

If you are interested in this asset for a partnership with Embrapa, contact us:

Responsible Unit:

Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical

Contact for business:

Deputy Head of Technological Transfer

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