Microbial fermentation-based melanin for multipurpose food applications
Avisa Myko introduces a cost-effective, microbial fermentation-derived melanin as a versatile food ingredient. It offers antioxidant, colorant, and metal chelating properties that are stable under extreme conditions, enhancing food quality and preservation.
Overview
Avisa Myko presents an innovative, cost-effective melanin derived from a patented microbial fermentation process. This unique, extracellular, water-soluble melanin serves as a multipurpose food ingredient. It can be used to impart colors ranging from black to light brown in various food products. Besides its colorant capability, the melanin exhibits remarkable antioxidant properties, contributing to the enhanced preservation and nutritional value of food products.
Technical specifications
- Patented microbial fermentation technology: Produces water-soluble melanin that is easily harvested and purified.
- Antioxidant properties: Stable under extreme heat, wide pH range (3.5 to 12), and constant light exposure.
- Metal chelation: Effective in providing essential minerals like iron, aiding in nutrition.
- Antimicrobial potential: Preliminary studies suggest benefits in food preservation.
- Cost efficiency: Priced at approximately US$ 200 per kg, significantly lower than traditional sources.
Technology readiness level
The technology is at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in the lab environment. Future steps involve collaboration with the food industry to further study its applications and to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including cytotoxicity and mutagenicity assessments.
About Avisa Myko Inc
Avisa Myko Inc is a biotechnology research company founded in 2019 that focuses on the production of affordable, water-soluble, natural eumelanin. Utilizing a proprietary fungal strain, the company produces melanin at a significantly lower cost than conventional methods, enabling its use across various industrial and medical applications. The company’s patented technology allows for high-purity extraction, facilitating its integration into diverse fields such as dermatology, cosmetics, radiation protection, and bioelectronics.
By leveraging the unique properties of melanin, such as its ability to block ionizing radiation and its function as an organic semiconductor, Avisa Myko aims to address challenges in health, environmental protection, and energy. The company is actively exploring the use of its melanin in products like sunscreens, radiation-shielding gear, and as a component for solar fuel cells and rechargeable battery technology. Through its research and development, the company seeks to provide sustainable and scalable solutions for industries requiring advanced biomaterials.
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