Since 2004, Cerealus has been evaluating, developing and licensing sustainable technologies to address a number of specific market applications. Through our partnerships and collaborations with various academic institutions and industrial users, we continue to develop a diverse range of bio-based solutions. Please click on a product below for more information about our individual products.

HOLDOUT™

HOLDOUT™ is a non-toxic, biodegradable replacement for fluorinated compounds. HOLDOUT™ is a bio-based coating additive made from a corn protein developed for a variety of consumer and industrial applications, including use in coatings for paper products, food grade paper and board packaging. The EPA is concerned about the toxicity and pervasiveness of fluorinated chemicals, and has recently undertaken the largest review in its history to discover how these chemicals, and their by-products, harmfully effect the environment and humans.

  • Water-based formulation that is grease and oil-resistant
  • Readily available from renewable, plant-based materials
  • Biodegradable
  • Generally recognized as safe by the FDA
  • Suggested uses for HOLDOUT™ include fast food wrappers, deli paper, freezer paper, microwave popcorn bags, pet food bags, fast food containers, donut boxes, pizza boxes and liners, and other applications where oil and grease resistance is required.

FOR A DETAILED TECHNICAL BROCHURE ON HOLDOUT™, CLICK HERE.

CEREGEL™…A Next Generation Strength + Retention System

Cerealus Holdings, in collaboration with the University of Maine, is excited to announce their latest bio-based technology, CEREGEL™. Originally patented by DuPont, and later developed by the UMaine Process Development Center, CEREGEL™ is a smart process proven technology for paper mills that will enable improved productivity and lower production costs.

CEREGEL™ utilizes five patents and involves cooking cationic polyacrylamides with cationic starch to form “super” starch molecules, which have improved retention properties for commercial paper machines. CEREGEL™ benefits and validated effects include increased strength, increased retention, and higher press solids. Cerealus has secured exclusive licensing rights for CEREGEL™ from the University of Maine and recently initiated a full sales and installation campaign.

FOR A DETAILED TECHNICAL BROCHURE ON CEREGEL™, CLICK HERE.

Agricultural Mulch Film

Poly plastic mulch is used by farmers in the US to cover over 3 million acres of agricultural crops each year. This is a standard practice to control weeds, conserve moisture and shorten time to harvest, but this plastic is not environmentally or economically sustainable. The paper-based alternative developed by Cerealus and the University of Maine is more effective and contributes the same benefits, in addition to reducing non-recyclable waste. This paper is coated with a formulation containing zein and other ingredients derived from renewable and biodegradable resources.

  • Biodegradable and environmentally-friendly
  • Increases early yield
  • Retains moisture and inhibits weed growth
  • Reduces fertilizer leaching
  • Decreases soil compaction
  • Affordable
  • Protects fruits and aids in managing pests

Other Cerelaus Technologies:

  • Compost bags that are odor, water and grease resistant
  • Greenhouse Film
  • Construction, household, and general purpose adhesives (plant based replacement for oil based adhesives)
  • Coating Binder (plant based replacement for oil based synthetic binders)