Tag: Increased value

Reports

Bioactive surimi developed from by-products

Published:

01/10/2014

Authors:

Hörður G. Kristinsson

Supported by:

Rannís Technology Development Fund - RAN090915‐1790

Bioactive surimi developed from by-products

The aim of the project was to develop and set up a new processing process to produce high-quality bioactive surimi products from underutilized and cheap raw materials. There is a great shortage of high quality surimi in the world and also a very growing demand for products with bioactivity and health benefits. Therefore, there is a great opportunity now for Iceland to gain a foothold in this market. In the project, the process was maximized and the properties of the product were measured and confirmed by customers. New methods and mixtures were developed to produce a new product, a bioactivator, with a focus on products that can contribute to improved consumer health. It is now possible to start surimi production, which can lead to more jobs, increased diversity in the production of seafood in Iceland and an increase in foreign exchange earnings.

The overall objective of this project was to develop and commercialize a highly novel protein recovery process to produce high value and high quality bioactive surimi and surimi seafood products from low value and underutilized Icelandic raw materials. On world bases, there is a need for high quality surimi and furthermore an increasing demand for bioactive and “health‐ promoting” products. In the project the process was optimized, product properties measured and confirmed by future byers. It is now possible to start production in Iceland on bioactive surimi that will lead to increased value, more jobs and various new products from the Icelandic fishing industry.

Report closed until 01.11.2016

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Reports

Peeling and marketing of surimi and surimi products from bone marrow

Published:

01/01/2014

Authors:

Margrét Geirsdóttir

Supported by:

AVS Fisheries Research Fund, V 026‐12

Contact

Margrét Geirsdóttir

Project Manager

mg@matis.is

Peeling and marketing of surimi and surimi products from bone marrow

In recent years, MPF Ísland and Matís have developed a process in the factory of isolated proteins from bone marrow. In this project, an upscaling of the production of surimi and the production of a surimi product, Fiskitófa, was completed. The quality and shelf life of products were examined. A market research on the surimi market was also carried out and marketing of fish tofu began. A market study revealed that there have been large fluctuations in the prices of surimi and surimi products on the world market in recent years. The product produced in this project, Fiskitófa, fits in very well with the growing part of the market for new and innovative products. Shelf life research showed that the shelf life for prepared Fiskitófa is over 4 weeks in the refrigerator and for surimi at least 6 months in the freezer. Following the presentation of the fish tofu, restaurants have requested a sample for further inspection, which is currently underway.

MPF Iceland and Matis finished scale up for the production of surimi and surimi seafood - FishTofu. Quality parameters and shelf life of products were evaluated, market analysis performed and marketing of products was started. Marketing analysis showed that for the past few years there have been drastic price swings in the surimi and surimi seafood products. There is an increasing opportunity for high quality surimi seafood with health promoting properties and novel products like FishTofu. Shelf life analysis showed that the fish tofu has at least 4 weeks shelf life at cold temperatures and surimi at at least 6 months shelf life in a freezer. Marketing of fish tofu started well and several restaurants have asked for samples for trying.

Report closed until 01.02.2016

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Reports

Isolation and processing of bioactive peptides from underutilized species of marine organisms - preparation and formation of networks

Published:

01/05/2007

Authors:

Sigurður Vilhelmsson, Guðmundur Gunnarsson, Guðjón Þorkelsson

Supported by:

AVS Fisheries Research Fund

Contact

Guðjón Þorkelsson

Strategic Scientist

gudjon.thorkelsson@matis.is

Isolation and processing of bioactive peptides from underutilized species of marine organisms - preparation and formation of networks

In this preliminary project, preparations were made for the establishment of a center in the Westman Islands that will specialize in research, processing and marketing of products made from by-products of fish processing and underutilized species. The long-term goal is to start processing bioactive substances from seafood. To bridge the gap between raw material sourcing and specialized processing of bioactive substances, the center was expected to embark on projects that increase the value of by-products. A network was formed to ensure the development of skills and knowledge regarding the processing of bioactive and pharmaceutical forms. The network brought together both foreign and domestic researchers and stakeholders. Applications for collaborative projects were sent to Nordforsk and the NORA Fund, as well as applications to the ACP Fund with companies in Iceland for slag digestion processing, value added and product development. These emphases were also successfully incorporated into proposals for the Growth Agreement of the South, which was signed in October 2006. The collaboration will continue and the aim is to establish large international research projects on bioactivity in seafood. Special attention is paid to the 7th EC Framework Program. The group is also working on reviewing the status of each individual's knowledge and skills, and subsequently aims to publish a peer-reviewed review article on bioactive peptides in seafood.

The foundation of an R&D center in Vestmannaeyjar for utilizing marine byproducts by turning them into commercially viable products was prepared. The aim of the center is to establish state of the art of the processing of bioactive compounds from marine by-products and underutilized species. A small Nordic knowledge network to build competence and skills regarding bio processing of bio- and pharmaceutically active compounds was also established. The network now consists of scientists and industry related stakeholders from Norway, Scotland, Finland and Iceland. The network partners have decided to work together on joint international grant applications for R&D projects in marine bioprocessing. The network is currently comparing resources of knowledge and subsequently the aim is to publish a peer reviewed state of the art review of marine bioactive peptides.

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