Aker BioMarine to build a pilot plant for hydrolyzing krill protein
The Norwegian seafood ingredients company has commissioned GEA to design the plant.
Slated to come online in late 2022, the new pilot plant will produce a highly concentrated protein isolate destined for food and beverages.
GEA has been tasked with designing all technical processes in the krill protein hydrolysis pilot plant as well as supplying and integrating the machinery and components. The partners signed the engineering, procurement and construction contract valued in the double-digit million euro range in July 2021.
Following extensive research into protein powder, Aker BioMarine has developed a production process that converts protein flour into high-quality protein hydrolysate powder for human consumption. In commissioning the pilot plant, which will expand production from the current lab-based operation into a scalable, industrial process with a capacity of 120 tons per year, Aker BioMarine will develop and sell commercial products and work with partners to create new market opportunities.