Cocoa butter equivalent produced locally by fermentation
A sustainable bioactive delivery system combining peptides, biopolymers, and fatty acids produced through precision fermentation, offering enhanced absorption and anti-inflammatory properties.
Overview
We prototyped a fermentation derived cocoa butter alternative through non-GMO source and fermentation and would like to find a partner from ingredient business or CPG sector to scale it up to 10 000 t/y
Technical specifications
TAG distribution and melting curve similar to cocoa butter
Production methodology:
- All components are produced sustainably using precision fermentation, starting from glucose as a raw material.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 3-4, this technology has reached the lab scale proof-of-concept stage.
About SMEY
SMEY is a Franco-German techbio company applying AI, genomics, and fermentation technology to discover and manufacture sustainable cultivated oils and other bio-derived ingredients for food, cosmetics, and related markets.
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