SeaChange Biochemistry utilizes a proprietary green chemistry process to extract high-value compounds such as polyphenols, fucoidan, and alginate from sustainably sourced seaweed, generating no hazardous waste. This approach addresses the unsustainable use of natural resources by providing premium, customizable ingredients for various industries while promoting ocean ecosystem regeneration.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Current methods of extracting high-value compounds from seaweed often rely on unsustainable practices, generating hazardous waste and failing to fully utilize the resource. This leads to environmental damage and limits the potential economic benefits of seaweed as a valuable biomass.
Solution
SeaChange Biochemistry employs a proprietary green chemistry process to extract multiple high-value compounds, including polyphenols, fucoidan, and alginate, from sustainably sourced seaweed. This innovative approach eliminates the use of toxic solvents and minimizes waste, promoting ocean ecosystem regeneration. The refining process allows for customizable properties in the extracted compounds, catering to specific customer needs across various industries. By utilizing the entire seaweed biomass, SeaChange Biochemistry significantly reduces waste compared to traditional extraction methods.
Target Audience
The primary customers are businesses in the cosmetics, nutritional products, and biomaterials industries seeking sustainable and customizable high-value compounds.
Features
- Proprietary green chemistry process with no toxic solvents or hazardous waste generation
- Extraction of multiple high-value compounds: polyphenols, fucoidan, and alginate
- Customizable properties of extracted compounds to meet specific customer requirements
- Sustainable seaweed feedstock sourced from their own kelp seedling nursery and seaweed farm
- Complete utilization of seaweed biomass, resulting in a 66% reduction in waste
- Polyphenols: lighter in color and neutral in taste compared to commercial alternatives, with higher potency than land-based polyphenols
- Fucoidan: high purity and biological activity due to innovative gentle processing that preserves the molecule's integrity
- Alginate: available in a complete range of viscosity and different M/G ratios for varied gel strengths