| Technology code 22-UP-03 |
Status OPEN |
Applications mode Continuous |
Access model As specified in the call |
The opportunity
Over the past decade the cost of investment and production have increased significantly for the brewing industry, while the increased competition of the sector leads to the restriction of selling prices and profit margins. Technologies, processes or models that will reduce production cost in relation to other competitive products such as wine or soft drinks are highly important for the entire sector.
Our offer
FOOD INNOVATION RI researchers have developed a technology based on a bacterial cellulose (BC) cell factory. The innovative brewing technology enables three bioprocesses to be held in the same batch without genetic modification of cells while reducing the investment and production cost by 30-40%.
The technology
The principle of this novel technology is based on modifying the brewing process by eliminating the malting stage. This modified process uses two novel cell factories (CFs) that consist of immobilized cells on processed cellulose.
Advantages & Innovations
- Elimination of the malting stage, affecting the organoleptic traits of beer
- Simple brewing method
- Reduction of the fermentation time of the brewing process
- Use of a MFBT bioreactor for continuous batch fermentation
- Cost effective process (30-40% cost reduction)
Stage of Development
The next step requires validation and production at an industrial setting in order to ensure the effectiveness of the process in large-scale manufacturing. Alternative options may also be considered.
Partner Search
FOOD INNOVATION RI is seeking for partners with the capacities to develop this technology. The ideal partner shall be an equipment manufacturer or a beer producer interested in further developing this technology in a relevant and operational environment. Alternative options may also be considered.
Offered by
Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, University Campus 26504 Rio Achaia, Greece
Contact
Prof Athanasios KOUTINAS
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Food Chemistry and Biotechnology Group
