Title | Method of Obtaining Gelatin from Aquatic Animals |
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Project Leader | |
Name | Fatimah Md Yusoff |
Telephone No. | 0389468089 |
fatimah@ibs.upm.edu.my | |
Faculty | Science |
IP Information | |
IP Type | Patent |
Filed Date | 28-06-2013 |
Application No. | PI2013701147 |
Country Filing | Malaysia |
Applicant | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
Granted Date | |
IP Number | - |
Abstract | |
The present invention relates to a simple, cost and time effective process of producing gelatin from aquatic animal tissue, which comprises the steps of: (a) treating the cleaned and dehydrated aquatic animal tissue with salt solution, preferably of less than 1.0M; (b) treating biomass obtained after Step (a) with aqueous alkali; (c) washing the alkali-treated biomass with water until the washing water is substantially neutral; (d) treating the neutralized biomass from step (c) with aqueous acid with continuous stirring for up to 4 h; (e) washing the acid-treated biomass with water until the washing water is substantially neutral; (f) extracting with water at pH less or equal to 2 at temperatures in the range of 45°C to 65°C for 6 to 8 h; (g) dialysing the gelatin obtained from step (f) against neutral buffer or deionised distilled water for at least 24 hours; (h) removal of water from the gelatin obtained until moisture content of the resulting gelatine is less than 13%. The process provides a gelatine having excellent properties, such as quality, appearance, gel strength etc., suitable for use in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, food and photography products. | |
Technology | gelatin from aquatic animal tissue |
Inventor | Fatimah Md. Yusoff, Jamilah Bakar, Mahiran Basri, Maznah Ismail, Nicholas Khong Mun Hoe |
Statement of Novelty | |
Work Start Date | 01-01-0001 |
Work End Date | 01-01-0001 |
Classification | |
Commercialised Status | |
Faculty | Institute of Biosciences |