VELOZBIO: plant-expressed elastomeric proteins for textured hair styling
VELOZBIO offers a novel solution for textured hair styling with its plant-expressed elastomeric proteins. Utilizing recombinant tropoelastin peptides and hydrolyzed sprouted pea protein, the solution provides curl memory and flexible hold without synthetic stiffness. This bioreactor-free, plant-derived method ensures sustainability and vegan compliance, addressing common styling failures due to humidity.
Overview
VELOZBIO introduces a pioneering solution for textured hair styling, focusing on curl memory and hold through plant-expressed elastomeric proteins. This innovative approach leverages two key actives: recombinant tropoelastin peptides and hydrolyzed sprouted pea protein. Tropoelastin naturally provides an elastomeric quality, allowing curls to maintain their shape and flexibility without the rigidity of synthetic polymers. The SPI hydrolysate complements this with a bio-derived film that retains moisture and enhances manageability, offering a vegan and endotoxin-free alternative to traditional styling products.
Technical specifications
- Recombinant Tropoelastin Peptides: Feature a hydrophobic-hydrophilic domain architecture for elasticity and curl recoil.
- Hydrolyzed Sprouted Pea Protein (SPI Hydrolysate): Acts as a film former, depositing a moisture-retaining cuticle coating.
- Production Method: Bioreactor-free plant-based expression, ensuring consistent activity and a sustainable supply chain.
- Consumer Benefits: Increased curl volume, manageability, and hydration, with reduced frizz under humid conditions.
Technology readiness level
Currently, VELOZBIO's technology stands at TRL 4, having completed preliminary consumer testing and ready to enter a three-phase engagement for further validation. This involves aligning formulations, rigorous testing under controlled humidity, and optimizing production for commercial scalability.
About VELOZBIO
VELOZBIO is a manufacturer that specializes in producing ingredients derived from germinated grains and legumes. The company utilizes controlled germination processes to activate natural enzymes, which fundamentally alter the configuration of proteins, starches, and fibers. This process is designed to increase nutritional quality by reducing anti-nutrients and enhancing the bioavailability of essential amino acids. Furthermore, the company leverages this technology to improve the technical performance of its ingredients, specifically increasing soluble protein fractions to enhance emulsification, gelation, and solubility, while also aiming to improve texture and flavor profiles in final applications. These ingredients are developed for use in food, nutritional, and cosmetic product formulations, providing alternatives that are highly soluble and integrated easily into high-protein products. By utilizing germinated ingredients, the company helps manufacturers create food products such as nutritional bars, protein shakes, plant-based dressings, bakery goods, meat alternatives, beverages, and dairy alternatives without common issues like bitter aftertastes or grainy textures. Their solutions are engineered to support functional requirements in complex food and cosmetic formulations.
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