CuanTec is a British bio-science company, producing Chitin and Chitosan from natural, sustainable sources such as crustacean shell. It is committed to producing Chitosan and Chitin to the highest quality and traceability standards, in order to meet the exacting standards of customers. 

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Cuantec, after 7 years of development and supported by its investors, led by the Scottish Government, Hive Energy Ltd and Founders Factory, will imminently be in production at its plant in Central Scotland.

 

Today, shellfish and other waste can create environmental damage, unless disposed of correctly.  CuanTec's process provides an up-cycling route for this raw shell by product.   

CuanTec's own proprietary technologies use a novel, scientifically proven method to process this waste stream in an environmentally friendly way, producing natural, ultra-pure chitin and chitosan, which meets the precise specifications (e.g. Degree of Deacetylation or viscosity) required by our customers. 
 

As Chitin and Chitosan are natural biopolymers, which are biodegradable and ocean-friendly, they have attracted interest in replacing fossil-fuel based polymers. Also, due to its many natural properties, chitosan has proven therapeutic properties where research has shown it can aid recovery in medical situations, further improving people’s quality of life. An amazing product with multiple benefits which is now being commercially realized across the world.