Researchers in Thailand are concentrating on various methods to make wastes that have not yet been used in shrimp farming sites in Asia, Southeast Asia, and even other regions be used by other industries and profitable.
Asia has produced a huge amount of shrimp bio-waste, but most of it is dumped as garbage. In fact, these wastes can be processed into a variety of useful products, including raw materials for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Nearly 1 million tons of wild and farmed shrimp are produced in Southeast Asia, and Thailand’s production accounts for about one third. Processing shrimp produces half of the waste, most of which are deposited in the processing plant. Only a small portion is processed locally, and a small amount is transported to Japan for further processing as a food additive, namely chitosan.
Chitin is a kind of cellulose, which is obtained by removing calcium carbonate from wastes by acid treatment. Chitosan is obtained by further processing of chitosan to remove acetyl groups. There are many uses for chitosan that have been confirmed. It is effective in promoting blood clotting, accelerating wound healing, inhibiting fungal growth, and can be used as a burn dressing, and its adhesive properties make it useful in cosmetics. In addition, chitosan inhibits fat absorption in humans, and its incorporation into pills and similar products makes it a popular accompaniment to the implementation of weight loss programs, especially in the United States. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is now fully alcoholic and chemical separation of chitin and chitosan continues. Professor W.Stevens, who implements the bioprocessing technology program, believes that the potential of chitosan in terms of popularity in many countries is clear. Japan has chemically produced chitosan, which has been registered as a food additive since 1988 and has obtained a number of related patents. Most countries including the United States and European Union countries have approved their use as food additives. Its strong demand as a health drug has boosted its production in South Korea and China. Now, the supply in the international market is not very regular, but the first country or company to master a feasible continuous processing technology will win the main market share.
Asia has produced a huge amount of shrimp bio-waste, but most of it is dumped as garbage. In fact, these wastes can be processed into a variety of useful products, including raw materials for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Nearly 1 million tons of wild and farmed shrimp are produced in Southeast Asia, and Thailand’s production accounts for about one third. Processing shrimp produces half of the waste, most of which are deposited in the processing plant. Only a small portion is processed locally, and a small amount is transported to Japan for further processing as a food additive, namely chitosan.
Chitin is a kind of cellulose, which is obtained by removing calcium carbonate from wastes by acid treatment. Chitosan is obtained by further processing of chitosan to remove acetyl groups. There are many uses for chitosan that have been confirmed. It is effective in promoting blood clotting, accelerating wound healing, inhibiting fungal growth, and can be used as a burn dressing, and its adhesive properties make it useful in cosmetics. In addition, chitosan inhibits fat absorption in humans, and its incorporation into pills and similar products makes it a popular accompaniment to the implementation of weight loss programs, especially in the United States. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is now fully alcoholic and chemical separation of chitin and chitosan continues. Professor W.Stevens, who implements the bioprocessing technology program, believes that the potential of chitosan in terms of popularity in many countries is clear. Japan has chemically produced chitosan, which has been registered as a food additive since 1988 and has obtained a number of related patents. Most countries including the United States and European Union countries have approved their use as food additives. Its strong demand as a health drug has boosted its production in South Korea and China. Now, the supply in the international market is not very regular, but the first country or company to master a feasible continuous processing technology will win the main market share.