The end product particle size is easily adapted to meet the specifications of customers. Some of these amino acids will undoubtedly furnish applications in the food, fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and nutritional supplements industries. Currently, research is being conducted to determine practical applications for the eggshell membrane and its constituent parts. Recent years have seen a huge upsurge in interest directed at the membrane. While eggshell membrane has been used in homeopathic remedies for many years in various countries, an abundant and consistent supply of raw material has never before been available.
Current research is aimed at determining methodology for bulk processing of the membrane.
Research undertaken worldwide has identified some unique applications for the material. In Japan, researchers have found that the membrane has properties that allow it to bind to actinides, or radioactive elements. The researchers concluded that the material may be effectively used in the treatment of potentially contaminated effluent. Ongoing research in the UK has indicated similar results. The membrane material itself may prove useful in the medical devices field.