R&D SERVICES IN THE AGRO-FOOD, COSMETICS AND NUTRACEUTICAL FIELDS
Summary
GLECEX offers R&D services for developing/optimizing processes to obtain microalgae bioactive extracts, chemical and functional characterizing microalgae derived products and exploring novel industrial opportunities to develop healthier foods and more effective cosmetics. The company also offers the development and manufacture of tailor-made cosmetic ingredients.
Description
GLECEX (Global and Ecofriendly Natural Extracts S.L.) is a startup focused on research and development in biotechnology. The SME offers advanced services to companies in the agro-food, cosmetic and nutraceutical sectors based on its high technological and innovative capacity. The strength of the company is represented by the wide scientific background that ranges from chemistry to biotechnology to food technology.
Specifications
GLECEX offers its technical and scientific support on these topics:
o Development/optimization of green extraction processes for the extraction of bioactive compounds from microalgae
o Development/optimization of enzymatic and fermentation processes for product transformation into high added-value products with improved functional properties.
o Chemical and functional characterization of ingredients, extracts or pure compounds from microalgae. In vitro assays for the screening of biological activities:
- Cosmetic efficacy: anti-aging (antioxidant activity), whitening (tyrosinase inhibitory activity), anti-wrinkle (neutrophil elastase inhibitory activity, MMP-1 inhibitory activity), anti-inflammatory (COX inhibitory activity), sun protection factor (SPF), etc.
- Screening of bioactives for the treatment or prevention of metabolic syndrome: anti-hyperlipidemic (pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity), anti-hypercholesterolemic (human HMG-CoA inhibitory activity), etc.
o Formulation and development of functional foods and cosmetic ingredients.
o Taylor made cosmetic ingredients manufacture and management of the application process for novel INCI names (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients).
Applications
Nutraceutical, cosmetic and agri-food industries.
