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Banana Pulp to replace aquafeed raw materials

Date:23 Jan 2020

Country: Spain

Plant Name:

    Banana Plant

Residue Name:

    Process waste/Secondary residue

    Stems/Stalks

End Products

Biomaterials

bioplastics,biodegradable bags

Food

fish feed additives

Application

  • The project aims to utilize banana waste as a sustainable alternative to traditional raw materials in aquafeed production and also fiber, which can be used to reinforce plastic materials and produce biodegradable bags

Description

The LIFE BAQUA project, led by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, focuses on optimizing waste management from banana pulp through a novel extraction process. This process yields two primary products: fiber, which can be used to reinforce plastic materials and produce biodegradable bags, and pulp, which serves as a valuable additive for fish feed, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainability in both materials and aquaculture industries.

Pathway Description:

Banana fiber can be extracted from banana pseudostems producing pulp as a byproduct of fiber extraction. The pulp was added to the fish feed to replace other raw material 

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Tags: Sustainable Aquaculture FeedBiodegradable PackagingAquaculture Feed Innovation

End Products

Biomaterials

bioplastics,biodegradable bags

Food

fish feed additives

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Banana Peels

Form

Solid biomass

Commercials

Byproduct of fiber extraction in banana processing

Characteristics

Rich in polyphenols

Pathways

Mechanical

Pulping

Stakeholders

Educational Institution

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria