Implementation

Overview

Nowadays, there is a sharply rising consumer demand for vegetable preservation, and plastic wrap is widely employed as a convenient, quick, and effective method. However, there are unmet needs in this space. Despite the low cost of PVC and other materials, plastic wrap usage is prevalent in many developing countries. Unfortunately, it may not only contain harmful additives like DEHA, detrimental to human health, but also, as a composite material, it is often challenging to biodegrade or occur naturally.

To address these concerns and meet the evolving needs of consumers, we have developed a synthetic biological approach to preservation. This innovative method utilizes Escherichia coli bacteria as substrates to produce edible antimicrobial compounds. These compounds are then combined with abundant, edible natural polymers. This pioneering approach will lead to the creation of organic food preservatives that can be easily applied through soaking and spraying. What's more, the resulting product is virtually imperceptible as it is colorless, odorless, and harmless.

Target Audiences

Positioned as a first-generation product, we believe there is ample room for further innovation. Our solution not only proves effective for fruits and vegetables but holds the potential to extend its benefits to meats and various other food items in the future. By adopting our approach, consumers can enjoy the benefits of extended food shelf life without the concerns associated with traditional plastic wraps.

Our product

Our team is addressing this concern by developing an eco-friendly, safe, and effective food preservative utilizing synthetic biology techniques. Moreover, organic preservatives come with their own set of limitations, in terms of taste and application methods. Thus, to fulfill the need for a non-toxic, versatile, and environmentally friendly alternative, our team has devised a unique approach. By this method, we developed a sustainable spray which would definitely feed the requirement.

Safety Concerns

Safety is the most regarded issue for Neofresh throughout the entire project.

The whole process of our experiment adheres to the principle of safety, which not only meets the ethical requirements of scientific research, but also ensures the guarantee of the experimental personnel and the experimental environment during the entire experimental process. All the designs and operations strictly follow the lab procedures and official guidelines. While we ensure biological, chemical, and general lab safety, the heavy metal samples were disposed of correctly.

Finally, our final product will be the biofilm with a wide range of spectrum of microorganisms. To avoid any leak by improper operation, we will require every user to read our operation procedure before purchasing our product. However, we still have safety risks for current version of our product.

Future Developing Arrangement

Technically:
  • Optimization and Increased Output
  • Mass Production Planning:
Marketing:
  • Collaboration Expansion
  • Establishing Distribution Channels:
  • Continuous Improvement: