Transforming Discarded Banana Peels into Functional Food and Drink via Fermentation: Space Seed Holdings Files Patent for Banana Peel Upcycling Technology
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Space Seed Holdings, in collaboration with the Butterfly Pea Research Institute in Okinawa, has filed a patent for a technology that upcycles discarded banana peels into functional food and beverage ingredients using black koji mold fermentation. By liquefying the peels with enzymes without drying and fermenting them with koji, the process suppresses bitterness and enhances sweetness. Starting with Okinawa-grown apple bananas, the company aims to build a local resource circulation model and eventually apply it to space food supply systems.
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- Q: Can this technology be applied to Taiwan's banana industry?
- A: Yes, as Taiwan is a major banana producer with significant peel waste, this technology has high potential for local upcycling models.