Our latest development, ByssuP™ is a high-purity powder derived from the byssus of sustainably harvested mussels. Rich in mussel foot proteins (Mfp-3, Mfp-5).
Byssus protein powder is one of the rarest natural biomaterials on Earth.
Byssus was once spun into golden cloth so fine it was said to weigh less than air. Ancient Mediterranean societies prized it, not only for its rarity but for its ethereal beauty. It takes +/- 4000 mussels to collect 100 grams of byssus. The feedstock material undergoes a meticulous cleaning process and takes several weeks to a month to be transform into a powder.
Derived from marine byproducts.
Novel Deep-Tech
Natural Polymer
Non-GMO and cruelty-free.
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Ingredients:
100% Natural Byssus Powder (Mytilus edulis).
Composition:
95% Proteins: Primarily composed of structural proteins (Mfp-3 and Mfp-5).
Imino and Amino Acid Profile:
43% Hydroxyproline, 7% Proline, 14% Glycine, and 15 other Amino Acids.
Other Notable Elements:
DOPA (3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine), Trace Lipids,
Minerals: Calcium and Iron traces.
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Fine, brown Powder.
Moisture Content: ≤2%.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Storage: 5 years when stored at room temperature in dry conditions.
Allergens: Mollusk proteins traces.
Dietary Information: Not Suitable for Vegans.
Country of Origin: Scotland, United Kingdom