Biotechnology' is probably a term you've never heard before. And, if you have heard it before, it is very likely that you were not entirely clear about what it refers to.
Biotechnology is the process through which technology is applied to biological systems to create specific products. In other words, it is the process in which living organisms are used to obtain something or transform something that already exists and make it more useful for human beings.
This is a somewhat abstract concept for anyone reading it for the first time. So, if even with this definition it is not clear to you, don't worry! In today's article we will see several examples to understand what Qomer has to do with all this.
Examples of biotechnology throughout history
The oldest example of biotechnology in existence is bread. Yes, you read that right. The process of turning flour into bread is biotechnology, and do you know why?
Today, bread is made mainly with chemical yeasts that were invented at the end of the 19th century. But, before that date, the only known form of fermentation was with cultured sourdough, a leaven made with equal parts of water and flour.
Whether with traditional starters or modern yeasts, bread making is a biotechnological process because at least one type of microorganism is involved in its production. In this case, it is Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
There are other products that have historically been produced with traditional biotechnology, such as yogurt or beer.
From traditional biotechnology to modern biotechnology
As we mentioned, fermentation was the first biotechnological process that became popular and allowed the transformation of foodstuffs.
Later, thanks to the extraction of enzymes from yeasts by a German chemist, the conversion of sugar into alcohol was discovered.
Biotechnology has also been applied to advances in the petrochemical industry. For example, it is very useful in microbial biodesulfurization processes (removing sulfur from oil without affecting its properties) or denitrogenation.
What is Qomer?
Qomer BioActive Ingredients S.L. is a European company that facilitates access to bioactive ingredients and natural products of high therapeutic and functional value.
Qomer's constant dedication to science and technology allows us to offer a wide range of innovative ingredients. These are ingredients that are related to various functional activities and unique properties for our health. For example: antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, healing, preservatives, moisturizers, etc.
Qomer is a European company that specializes in the production and sale of organic foods, especially quinoa, chia, amaranth and others. Its product categories include oils, botanical extracts, flours or powders, seeds or grains for food, cosmetics and products for agricultural use or agricultural inputs.
What is the Qomer methodology?
The company's mission is none other than to offer high quality, sustainable and ethical natural products (conventional and organic). To achieve this, Qomer works directly with farmers to ensure the traceability and quality of all its products.
Qomer's business model is unique. It consists of dealing directly with producers and biotechnological expertise in order to reduce intermediaries and guarantee maximum product quality. All this with the aim of guaranteeing the sustainability of the supply chain and offering a comprehensive service to our customers.
The company is dedicated to the production and commercialization of natural and organic products, those foods considered as superfoods. The company was founded in 2014 in Peru and is currently based in Valencia, in the Science Park of the University of Valencia.
Qomer's business model is based on sustainable and responsible production with the environment and the local communities in which they work. The company works directly with local farmers to ensure the quality and sustainability of its products. In addition, the company is concerned with the conservation of Andean crop varieties and the promotion of organic farming and biodiversity.
In terms of marketing, Qomer focuses on the international sale of its products and in specialized organic and healthy products stores.
In summary, Qomer is a company committed to the sustainable and responsible production of organic food and superfoods, focused on the promotion of biodiversity and organic agriculture in the Andean region.
What are bioactive ingredients?
Bioactive compounds are components of foods that can have a beneficial effect on health once consumed. Although they are valuable nutrients, they are not essential for life.
In most cases, bioactive compounds come from plant foods. It is becoming more and more common for these compounds to be part of your daily diet, but in recent years they have also been developed in the form of functional foods and food supplements.
These compounds are capable of fighting diseases and promoting better health. That is why they continue to be studied to help in the prevention of cancer, heart disease and others.
Entities that endorse Qomer quality
There are many accredited certifying bodies, both nationally and internationally, that endorse the quality of Qomer ingredients and our unique methodology.
The scientific and biotechnological basis of our methodology demonstrates our commitment to the environment. The certifications obtained confirm and confirm this commitment and allow us to demonstrate it to the world.
For us, these certificates confirm the positive impact of our business activities on society and demonstrate that we are on the right track.
