TUFUCOL

What makes this project so special? Fungi! Yes, those little heroes that we often overlook have the potential to produce colors through fermentation. TUFUCOL focuses on blue and orange for non-food applications.

Fungal Dyes
Fungal dyes offer a promising path to sustainability. Derived from eco-friendly fungal species, they stand out for their renewability, biodegradability, and avoidance of toxic pollutants. Their potential in terms of color fastness and versatile applications makes them an attractive alternative to synthetic dyes.

Accessible Technology
In recent years, researchers at MNEXT have deciphered the secret recipes of fungal dyes using modern technologies. Unfortunately, these technologies are not easily accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that lack the necessary expertise and facilities. To overcome this obstacle, we are collaborating with two research institutions, an academic think tank, eight SME pioneers, and two industry organizations, all with a common goal: to accelerate the industrialization of fungal dyes. Together, we aim to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications by mixing our expertise and facilities as valuable ingredients.

TUFUCOL is a SIA RAAK sme project and will run until August 31, 2025. Want to know more? Please contact the project leader Jasper Meijer.