SBIR/STTR Research Award
Technical and market feasibility of kelp meal as a nutritional supplement in low-moisture foods
Award amount
$100,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2017Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Agriculture
- Branch
- Not reported
- Recipient company
- VitaminSea LLC
- Proposal award date
- 2017-09-01
- Contract end date
- 2018-04-30
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- 8.12
Research abstract
The purpose of this SBIR Phase I effort is to prove the feasibility of kelp meal (latissima or "sugar kelp") as a viable, cost-effective and nutritious additive for low-moisture foods (specifically bread). Once commercialized, the manufacture and distribution of VitaminSea's kelp meal product will support local suppliers and the Maine seaweed industry.
Technology keywords
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