Promiseang project alternative proteins

PROMISEANG is expected to:

• Identify underexploited or unexploited protein sources by determining the nutritional and metabolite profiles of over 30 types of marine biowaste and by-product;
• Extrapolate the findings to any type of food biowaste and by-product, contributing to the development of new bio-based protein fermentation processes and reducing food waste;
• Identify 10 marine food by-products that are suitable biomass fermentation substrates and validate and optimise two biomass fermentation processes;
• Increase the availability of high-quality proteins in the EU and reduce reliance on imports by mobilising protein streams from alternative sources and delivering five high-quality protein extracts;
• Create seven non-protein ingredients using residual biomass;
• Develop nutritious, healthy, safe and sustainable feed, food and non-food products by creating over 30 formulations and delivering at least four food, five feed and three non-food prototypes;
• Draw up six sets of guidelines for production of proteins and other biomolecules via biomass fermentation;
• Enhance the resilience, circularity and sustainability of bio-based marine protein industries.