Role of chemistry and biotechnology in value-added utilization of shellfish processing discards. (shellfish waste)

From: Canadian Chemical News | Date: September 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

With over a million tonnes of shellfish waste being discarded annually, this potential resource of value-added proteins, chitin, and minerals must be fully utilized

The seafood processing industry produces large amounts of shellwaste which have traditionally been hauled into the ocean or dumped in-land [1]. However, environmental restrictions and a better understanding of potential value of processing discards for a variety of applications has resulted in efforts to find uses for these materials. Coupled with the above problem, there has been a growing interest in natural ...

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