Edonia
About Edonia
Edonia offers a microalgae-based protein ingredient that provides a clean-label, meat-like texture and grilled umami flavor for plant-based foods. Their proprietary process transforms microalgae into a minimally processed ingredient, enabling food manufacturers to create healthier, more affordable, and less processed meat alternatives.
<problem> Current plant-based protein ingredients often contain numerous additives and artificial flavorings, leading to highly processed products with compromised nutritional profiles and texture. Consumers are seeking cleaner, more wholesome alternatives to traditional meat, but existing plant-based options fail to consistently deliver on taste, texture, and ingredient simplicity. </problem> <solution> Edonia provides a microalgae-based protein ingredient that addresses the limitations of current plant-based offerings. Through its proprietary "Edonization" technology, microalgae biomass is transformed into a clean-label ingredient with a meat-like texture and a grilled umami flavor profile, eliminating the need for artificial additives or flavorings. This innovation allows food manufacturers to develop healthier, more affordable, and less processed plant-based products that meet consumer demand for superior taste and ingredient transparency. Edonia's ingredient also offers a significantly reduced environmental footprint compared to conventional meat and soy-based alternatives. </solution> <features> - Microalgae-based protein ingredient derived from spirulina or chlorella biomass. - Proprietary "Edonization" process that transforms microalgae into a textured, meat-like ingredient. - Delivers a grilled umami flavor profile without artificial flavorings or additives. - Achieves a soft and chewy texture suitable for ground meat applications. - High protein content (30%) with a complete amino acid profile, plus essential minerals and vitamins. - Minimally processed ingredient, offering a cleaner label compared to conventional plant-based proteins. - Life cycle assessment indicates a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to ground meat and textured soy protein. - Versatile application in plant-based meat alternatives, baked goods, creams, and cereal bars. </features> <target_audience> Edonia targets food product developers and manufacturers in the plant-based food industry seeking innovative, clean-label protein ingredients to enhance their product offerings. </target_audience>
What does Edonia do?
Edonia offers a microalgae-based protein ingredient that provides a clean-label, meat-like texture and grilled umami flavor for plant-based foods. Their proprietary process transforms microalgae into a minimally processed ingredient, enabling food manufacturers to create healthier, more affordable, and less processed meat alternatives.
Where is Edonia located?
Edonia is based in Palaiseau, France.
When was Edonia founded?
Edonia was founded in 2023.
How much funding has Edonia raised?
Edonia has raised 1100000.
- Location
- Palaiseau, France
- Founded
- 2023
- Funding
- 1100000
- Employees
- 24 employees
- Major Investors
- AGORANOV