Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Overcoming interaction of chitosan fiber with sodium chloride and proteins in food products
Agreement Number:
928937
Agreement Value:
$29,998.00
Agreement Date:
May 27, 2019 - Feb 21, 2020
Description:
Chinova Bioworks’ chitosan fiber from mushrooms is an antimicrobial shelf-life extending food and beverage ingredient. High amounts of sodium chloride and high amounts of protein have been shown to interact with chitosan fiber and reduce it’s effectiveness as an antimicrobial. This project will investigate methods to decrease the interaction of chitosan with sodium chloride and protein and maintain its antimicrobial effectiveness.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Location:
Fox Creek, New Brunswick, CA E3B 6B3
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q1-928937
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
772907721
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Chinova Bioworks Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Fredericton
Federal Riding Number:
13003
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.
Coverage:
IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
325190