The startup specializes in converting jellyfish biomass into high-value raw materials for the food, nutraceutical, and nutri-cosmetics industries using a proprietary extraction process. This technology addresses the need for sustainable ingredient sourcing while providing products enriched with beneficial properties derived from jellyfish.
Funding
$450K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The increasing global population, coupled with unsustainable resource utilization and environmental concerns like overfishing and jellyfish blooms, necessitates the exploration of novel, sustainable protein sources for the food, nutraceutical, and nutricosmetics industries. Existing protein sources often have high carbon footprints and may not be sufficient to meet future demands for health-related proteins.
Solution
Qortein addresses the need for sustainable protein by converting jellyfish biomass, an underutilized and renewable resource, into high-value raw materials. Utilizing a patent-protected extraction technology developed at Tel Aviv University, Qortein transforms jellyfish, often considered an invasive species causing damage to coastal ecosystems and industries, into functional ingredients. This innovative approach not only provides a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources but also helps mitigate the environmental impact of jellyfish blooms by reducing landfill waste and promoting a circular "blue economy." The resulting jellyfish-derived materials can be used in a variety of applications, including food products, nutraceutical supplements, and nutricosmetic formulations, offering a sustainable and healthy option for consumers.
Target Audience
Qortein's primary customers include food ingredient manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, and cosmetic brands seeking sustainable and innovative sources of functional proteins and biomaterials.
Features
- Proprietary extraction process for efficient conversion of jellyfish biomass into functional ingredients
- Sustainable sourcing of jellyfish, utilizing an untapped and renewable resource
- Production of collagen, gelatin, and hydrocolloids for diverse applications
- Low carbon footprint compared to traditional protein sources
- Addresses the environmental impact of jellyfish blooms by reducing waste
- Patent-protected technology for biomass extraction and processing
- Suitable for use in food, nutraceutical, and nutricosmetic products