Audu by PlanetDairy
This startup produces cheese products by utilizing precision fermentation and biomass fermentation to blend nutritious dairy and plant-based ingredients. Their approach provides a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy, addressing the demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food options.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Funding
Raised to date
$5.6MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Jesper Colding
Co-Founder
Paul Cornillon
Co-Founder
Product
Problem
Traditional dairy products, particularly cheese, have a significant environmental impact due to high land and water usage, as well as substantial CO2e emissions. This presents a challenge for consumers and food manufacturers seeking to reduce their ecological footprint without compromising on taste, nutrition, or functionality.
Solution
PlanetDairy offers a line of hybrid dairy products, branded as Audu, that blend real dairy components with plant-based ingredients. This formulation aims to replicate the familiar taste, texture, and nutritional profile of conventional dairy products while achieving a demonstrably lower carbon footprint. By integrating ingredients such as legumes, coconut oil, and potato starch, Audu products provide a sustainable alternative for consumers and businesses looking to mitigate environmental impact. The company's approach focuses on maintaining product performance in various culinary applications, from pizzas to sandwiches, making the transition to lower-impact options seamless.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers seeking sustainable food options and food industry professionals, such as those in canteens, kitchens, pizzerias, and broader food manufacturing, who need to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing product quality.
Features
- Hybrid dairy products combining real dairy with plant-based ingredients (legumes, coconut oil, potato starch).
- Products available in grated, block, and slice formats, including mozzarella and cheddar variants.
- Formulated to match the taste, nutritional content, and functional properties of traditional dairy cheese.
- Quantifiable reduction in CO2e emissions, with Audu products exhibiting up to 40% lower emissions compared to conventional dairy equivalents.
- Third-party verified carbon footprint calculations provided by CarbonCloud, covering the entire value chain from feed to distribution.
- Suitable for a wide range of culinary applications, including pizza toppings, gratins, sandwiches, and general cooking.
- Focus on maintaining protein content and fat profiles comparable to traditional dairy cheese.