Natcrom is a deep tech startup that develops sustainable botanical ingredients and offers analytical services. By applying green chemistry to agro-industrial byproducts, they produce bioactives for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
Natcrom Soluções Sustentáveis is a deep tech startup based in Araraquara, Brazil, specializing in the production of sustainable botanical ingredients derived from agro-industrial byproducts and Brazilian biodiversity. Founded in 2020 by researchers with backgrounds in chemistry and biotechnology, the company leverages advanced extraction, separation, and purification techniques—including various forms of chromatography and spectroscopy—to isolate bioactive molecules such as antioxidants and antimicrobials. Their work is grounded in the principles of green chemistry and circular economy, focusing on transforming waste materials into high-value natural ingredients while ensuring standardized quality and chemical identity.
The company provides essential solutions for clients seeking high-performance, clean-label alternatives to synthetic additives. By offering comprehensive analytical services—such as metabolomics, structural characterization, and method validation—Natcrom assists partners in developing and validating natural products. Their research-driven approach, supported by academic expertise and investments from initiatives like PIPE-FAPESP, allows them to provide transparent, scientifically verified ingredients. This enables customers, particularly in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, to integrate sustainable, effective botanical compounds into their own product formulations, meeting the growing market demand for environmentally friendly and reliable natural inputs.