Nitrate Elimination Co, Inc

NECi Superior Enzymes, originally incorporated as The Nitrate Elimination Company, Inc. in 1993, is a woman-owned biotechnology company based in Lake Linden, Michigan. The company specializes in the design and production of recombinant, reagent-grade enzymes for analytical chemistry applications. By utilizing environmentally benign, naturally occurring catalysts, NECi offers alternatives to traditional, toxic chemical testing methods. Their product portfolio includes enzyme-based test kits for laboratory, agricultural, and environmental monitoring, as well as specialized enzymes for automated analytical instruments.

The company serves a diverse customer base, including scientists, laboratory researchers, educators, and citizen monitors who prioritize accuracy, reliability, and environmental sustainability. By replacing hazardous heavy metals like cadmium in analytical assays, their enzyme-based solutions address critical needs for testing contaminants such as nitrate in water, soil, and agricultural products. With a long history of support from federal research grants, the company has expanded its focus from initial nitrate removal technology to broader applications in green chemistry and food preservation, such as developing dual-enzyme systems to prevent food spoilage caused by oxidation.