RuBisCo
The ChimerAds technology uses mild methods to isolate a functional RuBisCo protein with no color and polyphenoles
Isolation of RuBisCo
Since it is the most abundant protein in the world (found in all green leaves) and furthermore exhibits both good functional and nutritional properties, it is obvious to try to isolate RuBisCo. In addition, isolating RuBisCo from leaves that otherwise would be wasted would be an excellent example of sustainability.
The current practice is to separate RuBisCo by heating and/or acidic precipitation techniques. Our ChimerAds technique uses milder conditions which retains the native characteristics and functionalities of the protein.
Lihme Protein Solutions has participated in the project “Food-grade protein extraction from sugar beet leaves from sugar production” together with Danish Technological Institute and Nordic Sugar. The idea is to utilize the residual side stream from sugar production (the sugar beet leaves) to get a food-grade protein product.
RuBisCO (Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase)
RuBisCo is the main protein in green leaves where it catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to glucose in photosynthesis. As such, it is the most abundant protein in the world.
Rubisco is water soluble and has a good nutritional value and very good functionalities (foaming, gelling etc.)