Banana Peels to replace aquafeed raw materials

Date:23 Jan 2020

Country: Spain

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 production 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