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Novel Food Bioprocessing
Cellular agriculture is an umbrella term for novel food production using innovative biotechnologies like cultivated food and precision fermentation production processes.
In cultivated meat, animal cells are grown in bioreactors to produce meat products. In precision fermentation, microorganisms are engineered to produce biomolecules for use as food ingredients, such as food supplements or dairy proteins.
Both techniques offer sustainable alternatives to the traditional food industry. Microorganisms are engineered to produce biomolecules for use as food ingredients, such as food supplements or dairy proteins.
Cellular agriculture enables the production of novel proteins and ingredient alternatives to traditional meat, seafood, egg, and dairy products.
Innovative bioprocesses are revolutionizing food production, from cell line development and lab-scale processing to mass industrial production.
How Hamilton Supports Your Novel Food Workflows
Hamilton products support the optimization of both upstream and downstream processing to refine these products and ensure they meet industry requirements and standards. Hamilton sensor technologies enable precise monitoring and control of critical parameters in novel food workflows.
During upstream processing, sensors like VisiFerm RS485 for dissolved oxygen and CO2NTROL for dissolved CO2 provide essential data for optimizing cell growth. In novel food bioprocesses, sensors like Incyte Arc for viable cell density ensure high product quality by enabling real-time process control, reducing waste, and enhancing efficiency.
Hamilton also supports scale-up studies in research and development. We offer a dedicated automated solution for parallel small-scale fermentation, which is ideal for the initial phases of process development (e.g. mL stage).
Explore Our Novel Food Bioprocessing Solutions and Applications in Detail
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Dencytee Arc RS485 sensors enable real-time, in-situ measurement of total cell density using transmittance and reflectance of near-infrared light in low and high cell density applications. Reduce off-line sampling and increase the reliable optical density measurement range.
Incyte Arc Expert sensors enable real-time, in-situ measurement of viable cells, making it possible to detect events and respond in real time without increased off-line sampling.
EasyFerm Bio pH Sensors
EasyFerm Bio
The EasyFerm Bio is a pH sensor, featuring Hamilton pre-pressurized reference technology. Ideal for food and beverage and as well as Biopharma applications.
VisiFerm Dissolved Oxygen Sensors
VisiFerm RS485-ECS
VisiFerm RS485-ECS is an advanced optical dissolved oxygen sensor for biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, offering full measurement functionality, self-diagnostics, and simplified maintenance.
VisiFerm Dissolved Oxygen Sensors
VisiFerm mA
Less frequent calibration and longer lifetime. 2-wire 4-20mA / HART for GMP production environments. Explosive-rated environments.
Conducell 4UxF
Conducell 4USF Arc
The Conducell 4USF Arc is a 4-pole conductivity sensor equipped with advanced Arc technology and a VP8 connector. This sensor is designed for hygienic applications, offering features like onboard calibration storage and direct connection to control systems, simplifying integration and maintenance.
Hamilton VANTAGE 2.0 is a cutting-edge liquid handling system with automated precision. Optimize workflows with the VANTAGE robot, all while boosting performance, safeguarding samples, and maximizing walk-away time. Discover the Hamilton VANTAGE liquid handler for your current & future needs.
The Hamilton Microlab Prep is an affordable liquid handler perfect for automating workflows. This entry-level liquid handler supports automated PCR setup and serial dilution.
The Hamilton Microlab STAR is a reliable and versatile automated liquid handling platform. With advanced features like multi-probe heads, pipetting technologies, and VENUS software, this premier liquid handling system fits your laboratory needs. Revolutionize your workflows with the STAR today!
Hamilton STAR V, a cutting-edge liquid handling robot, unites Microlab STAR flexibility with Microlab VANTAGE high-performance capabilities to boost efficiency. The Microlab STAR V offers speed, precision, and technology for automated liquid handling. Upgrade your lab—explore the Microlab STAR V!
Solutions for the Top 2 Challenges for Novel Food Workflows
Challenge: Scaling up novel food production processes from R&D to commercial levels while maintaining product consistency, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Solution: Hamilton sensors help ensure high cell densities, nutrient availability, and stable environmental conditions, which are critical, especially for large-scale production facilities.
Challenge: Media costs can account for up to 90% of production expenses, making optimization essential for economic feasibility.
Solution: Monitoring CPPs using Hamilton Sensors allows the use of cost-effective, nutrient-rich media that supports efficient cell growth and differentiation.
What is Media Preparation in Novel Food Bioprocessing?
Media preparation in novel food bioprocessing creates the ideal environment for growing cells or microbes used in food production. It involves mixing essential nutrients, such as sugars, amino acids, and vitamins, into a solution that supports cell culture or precision fermentation.
It is a critical part of upstream processing and cellular respiration, providing conditions for cells or microbes to grow and thrive. Careful handling of ingredients, including distilled water and sterilization techniques, ensures the media is free from contamination. Proper media preparation ensures a clean and productive environment for efficient food production.
Novel Food Bioprocessing Applications and Their Benefits
Novel food bioprocessing creates sustainable food solutions. Cell lines grow in controlled environments to ensure optimal growth. These methods produce alternatives to foods and food ingredients, including eggs, dairy products, cultivated meat, fish, and seafood.
Hamilton sensors provide precise monitoring over bioprocessing, monitoring pH, dissolved oxygen, and cell density to ensure high-quality food ingredients. With real-time data and automated control, Hamilton sensors improve the efficiency, scalability, and sustainability of food production, reducing reliance on traditional animal-based sources.
What is the Difference Between Cultivated Food and Precision Fermentation
Cellular agriculture, encompassing cell-based and precision fermentation technologies, follows similar core principles. Both approaches involve cultivating cells in controlled environments, requiring optimized culture conditions, nutrient supplementation, and process parameters.
However, they diverge in their end goals. Cell-based agriculture focuses on producing whole or partial tissues, such as meat or seafood, directly from animal cells. In contrast, precision fermentation utilizes microorganisms to produce specific biomolecules, like proteins or fats. Both methods use similar cell culture and bioreactor engineering techniques, but they differ in the complexity of their respective downstream processing steps.
Other Novel Food Bioprocessing Resources
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Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
Browse app notes, user guides, specification documents, and more in our Knowledge Center.
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