BioSea

Problem statement

Sustainable marine bio-based feedstocks to help support EU population growth and reduce dependence on fossil fuels for raw materials

Executive summary

Almost 70 percent of the EU’s protein needs are imported. Aquatic feedstock offers a potential solution; however, its total production volume and market size are still relatively small. The BIOSEA project aims to validate and scale up an entire production process of ingredients from the lipid, protein, carbohydrates and minority compounds fractions of four algae, including upstream and downstream steps

Value chain description

The overall objective of BIOSEA is the development and validation of innovative, competitive and cost-effective upstream and downstream processes for the cultivation of 2 microalgae (Spirulina platensis and Nannochloropsis sp.), and 2 macroalgae (Ulva ohnoi and Saccharina latissima) to produce and extract at least 6 high value active compounds (protein, antioxidant fractions) at low cost (up to 55% less than with current processes) to be used in food, feed and cosmetic/personal care as high-added value products. The products range from proteins, phycocyanin, fatty acids, carbohydrates, carotenoids, lipids and sugar enriched extracts which have relevance in functional food, feed and cosmetic products, with the aim of replacing conventional ingredients like soy protein, fish plasma with algal proteins.

Market deployment considerations

Depending upon price fluctuation of microalgal feed, feed and fuel market.

Environmental considerations

CO2 sequestration, climate change mitigation

Social Considerations

Innovative cost-effective technology for maximizing aquatic biomassbased molecules for food, feed and cosmetic applications enabling job creation for algae farmers.

Stakeholders Involved

Algae biomass suppliers, Technology users, End product users

Feedstock used

Micro and macroalgae

TRL

Value Chain name

Biosea

Type of process

Harvesting followed by extraction

Technology output

Proteins, Fatty acids, Carotenoids, Phycobiliprotein

Processing capacity point of view (annual feedstock requirement)

Country

Spain

Year

2017

Link

https://biosea-project.eu/

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