Optimizing Protein Extraction Processes

Protein extraction and purification is still a hot topic of interest worldwide. Due to the importance of this resource for today's and tomorrow's needs. IMPROVE aims at adding a new step to the development of purified protein ingredients. Nowadays, process development traditionally involves lab scale conceptualization, pilot scale prototyping and industrialization phases. This schematic presentation does not fully suit with the complexity of protein purification which also includes side reactions that impact protein and by-products quality (functional and sensorial properties). Today, IMPROVE offers a continuous demonstrator at micro-pilot scale, that allows to reduce processing time, to anticipate protein functionality and quality at industrial scale, to anticipate industrial levers, to ease scaling up taking into account at an early-stage process water consumption. This combination of equipment setup and analytical capabilities is an innovative way to reflect about industrialization.