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Established in 1959, India Sea Food is a pioneer in export of marine products from India. Our product range includes a wide variety, starting from Chitin, Chitosan, Water Soluble Chitosan to Fish Peptone, Chondriotin Sulphate and Organic Manure. With a heterogeneous variety of applications as an Antimicrobial Agent, in food Industry, in Water treatment et al. Our increasing clientele is an evidence of our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

Products

Chitin

Chitin is one of the main components in the cell walls of fungi, the exoskeletons of insects and other arthropods, and in some other animals. It is a polysaccharide; it is constructed from units of acetylglucosamine (more completely, N-acetyl-D-glucos-2-amine). These are linked together in ß-1,4 fashion (in a similar manner to the glucose units which form cellulose). In effect chitin may be described as cellulose with one hydroxyl group on each monomer replaced by an acetylamine group. This allows for increased hydrogen bonding between adjacent polymers, giving the polymer increased strength.

"Chitin" and "chiton" (a marine animal) both derive from the same Greek word meaning "tunic", referring to the protective shell. In its unmodified form, it is translucent, pliable and resilient, and quite tough. In arthropods, however, it is frequently modified, by being embedded in a hardened proteinaceous matrix, which forms much of the exoskeleton. The difference between unmodified and modified chitinous exoskeleton can be seen by comparing the body wall of a caterpillar to a beetle, for example.

Chitin is an unusual substance as it is a naturally occurring polymer. Its breakdown is conducted by bacteria which have receptors to simple sugars from the decomposition of chitin. If chitin is detected they then produce enzymes to digest the chitin by reducing it to simple sugars and ammonia.

» Glucosamine Hydrochloride
» Glucosamine Sulphate
» N - Acetyl Glucosamine
» Chondriotin Sulphate
» Fish Peptone
» Organic Manure

Chitosan

Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed ß-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses.

Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin (can be produced from chitin also), which is the structural element in the exoskeleton of crustaceans (crabs, shrimp, etc.). The degree of deacetylation (%DA) can be determined by NMR spectroscopy, and the %DA in commercial chitosans is in the range 60-100 %.

The amino group in chitosan has a pKa value of ~6.5, thus, chitosan is positively charged and soluble in acidic to neutral solution with a charge density dependent on pH and the %DA-value. In other words, chitosan is bioadhesive and readily binds to negatively charged surfaces such as mucosal membranes. Chitosan enhance the transport of polar drugs across epithelial surfaces, and is biocompatible and biodegradable. Purified qualities of chitosans are available for biomedical application.

Types of Chitosan

» Water Soluble Chitosan
» High Density Chitosan
» Carboxymethyl Chitosan

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Products derived from Chitin
We have a program to meaningfully utilize the waste caused by seafood processing plants. We embarked on the ambitious project, in keeping with our vision, to use the waste for value added products. In 1989 we set up our first chitin production plant for research, development, manufacture and marketing of products derived from chitin.

Quality Assurance
We boast of one of the most rigorous quality control system in the industry. We have an array of qualified personnel that includes technicians and scientists to scrutinize the entire production process. The scrutiny covers starting from the reception of the raw materials to the finished products accompanied by every batch being tested in in-house laboratory.

Infrastructure
Our factory has separate chitin and chitosan processing section, pre-processing sections, ice plant, cold store, quality control laboratory, machine room etc.

Clients
Over the years we have established client base across the national and international market. Our reputation in the market constantly facilitates client expansion. We are regular exporters to places like USA, Europe, Far-East etc.