Precision Fermentation: the biotech shaping the future of nutrition
Have you heard of precision fermentation? This breakthrough technology is transforming the development of functional and sustainable ingredients, using microorganisms cultivated in a controlled environment.
It allows companies to produce proteins, fibers, lipids, and bioactive with high purity, without relying directly on plants or animal sources.
Why does it matter?
- Reduces environmental impact
- Ensures consistency in final products
- Unlocks new formulations for plant-based, supplements, and functional foods
- Already a focus for major global ingredient players
In Brazil, startups and universities are exploring how to adapt this tech to local regulatory and production realities.