Innovation
Some Haslea ostrearia-like diatoms are known for yielding a blue pigment called marennine. This phenomenom is well-known for the greenig of oysters in Marennes-Oléron where oysters have been farmed for centuries. This technology is based on a new process for the enrichment of a solution of marennine in order to be able to produce this pigment on an industrial scale. The process starts with a first precipitation step with sodium hydroxide and ends with the dialysis of the concentrate. This new method is both simple and effective. The aim is to produce a new natura blue pigment for cosmetic and food applications.
Benefits
- Simple and effective process
- New natural and stable blue pigment
Applications
- Cosmetic industry
- Food industry
Stage of development
TRL4 - Validation de la preuve de concept
Laboratory
EA 2160 - MMS
Research team
MIMMA - Métabolisme, bio-Ingénierie des molécules de micro-algues et applications-
Associated intellectual property
FR : FR1872316 - filed on the 12-04-2018