The Scottish Blue Biotech Replacing Petroleum Plastic With Natural Alternatives
Sourced from the clear waters of the Atlantic, CuanTec take waste from fisheries and obtain the natural biopolymer Chitin. Our revolutionary process uses biology rather than chemistry to create the highest possible quality & purity Chitin and Chitosan which is in demand for over 3000 industrial uses around the world.
We also work with strategic partners to create our own products including compostable, antimicrobial food packaging.
We also work with strategic partners to create our own products including compostable, antimicrobial food packaging.
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CuanTec is a blue biotech company with a circular economy approach to the biggest challenges the world faces - food waste and plastic pollution. CuanTec has produced a single solution to both these problems.
We take waste form the fisheries industry and up-cycle it into anti-microbial, compostable food packaging which extends the shelf-life of fresh seafood.
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Chitin
Our Chitin has a high molecular weight, high purity, a constant purity and is produced sustainably without chemicals.
Chitosan
Our Chitosan is high quality, odourless and made with a sustainable process.
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