Pure by Nature
We are located on the top of the world, with direct availability for Arctic melt water and unpolluted crisp air for our chitosan production. This also goes for the shrimps living in our ocean. The nature given purity of our chitosan is beyond explonation. Discover our three product groups, with market leading purity and quality.
Local value chain
We are solely producing chitosan of Norwegian origin, based on wild caught shrimps from regulated waters outside Norway (FAO 027). The shrimp shells are solely sourced from local fully automatic shrimp peeling plants, and the shells are kept as food grade in the entire value chain. Our nature given purity, local and sustainable value chain, and our dedcation to chitosan helps us produce the purest chitosan in the world.
Science and dedication
We have been producing the worlds finest chitosan in our dedicated chitosan factory in Tromsø, Norway, since 1998. Our long experience ensures consistent specifications and a stable supply. We have been active in several studies and publications, and our employees holds master’s degrees in relevant subjects within the marine biotechnology field. Our competence and experience from academic institutions helps us push the limit for your project and needs.
Chitosan offers exceptionally good properties perfect for use in health-care and beauty products
Protective
Supportive of skin barrier function
Film-forming and mucoadhesive
Contributes to UV protection
Excellent moisturizer
Versatile
Compatible with other ingredients
Works in gels, sprays or creams
Electrospinnable
Multi-functional
Verified
Proven antimicrobial activity
Clinically proven anti-itching effect
Proven wound-healing promotion
Targeted drug delivery
Safe
Non-toxic and non-irritant
No build-up effect
Biocompatible
Biodegradable
Our Production
Chitosan – deacetylated chitin, the protective scaffold of shrimp shells
Chitinor AS uses exclusively fresh Norwegian shrimp shells derived from the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean for the production of its pure and natural chitosans. Our highly-skilled employees at our ISO 9001:2015 certified state of-the-art production facility in the very north of Norway work to produce this high-performing biopolymer.
About us
Chitinor AS – A Company in the Seagarden Group
We have established comprehensive know-how on the extraction and processing of bio-actives from the Atlantic Ocean. Chitinor AS manufactures products with controlled and stable quality. Our first priority is to be the best possible, most reliable supply chain partner and to satisfy our customers’ needs and regulative requirements at any time.
Contact us
Chitinor AS
Head Office
Husoyvegen 278
4262 Avaldsnes
Norway
Production
Ringveien 100
9018 Tromsoe
Norway