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Solar Foods established in 2017 is a global leader in sustainable protein production, solving the global food production problem by offering the food industry a completely new alternative to existing animal and plant proteins. Solar Foods produces the naturally occurring single-cell protein Solein®, a versatile protein ingredient that can replace traditional proteins in virtually any food product. Solein’s production is independent of land use, weather, and climate conditions, which makes it one of the most sustainable proteins in the world.
Solein originates in a microorganism Solar Foods has discovered in the rich biodiversity of Finland’s nature, and we produce Solein through hydrogen fermentation. The production process follows nature’s own playbook – we just do it more efficiently. We provide the microbe with its natural growth conditions, offering it the same raw materials that it would also need to grow in nature. The main raw materials in Solein’s production are carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
Solein can be used as a high-protein ingredient replacing animal- and plant-based proteins across product categories. It excels as an ingredient in the Health & Performance nutrition category, but it can also replace dairy and egg yolk in a variety of different foods and products. Extremely functional, Solein has a mild and neutral flavour profile.
Solein offers numerous strategic benefits for the food industry. Solein can be produced anywhere in the world, throughout the year, with minimal environmental impact. Solein’s production is not dependent on traditional agriculture, making it a secure supply of food capable of addressing the global supply gap of protein. Solein’s production can be scaled reliably with fermentation tanks, ensuring secure availability throughout the year with no price volatility. The continuous production process is carefully monitored, which guarantees consistent quality – and the food will never run out.
Contact information:
Petri Tervasmäki
Chief Technology Officer
Petri.tervasmaki@solarfoods.com
Links:
www.solarfoods.com
www.solein.com