MICROTERRA operates a technology platform focused on developing sustainable, high-value ingredients derived from Lemna. The company produces functional, clean-label alternatives that enhance the taste and texture profiles of food and beverage products. This platform addresses industry needs by converting a novel resource into scalable, improved food components.
Funding
$13M raised to dateRaised 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.
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Product
Problem
The food and beverage industry faces challenges in creating healthier products that minimize costs, maintain great taste, and uphold clean label standards. Alternative sweeteners often compromise taste or functional properties, while plant-based proteins can introduce undesirable flavors, limiting consumer acceptance and product innovation.
Solution
MicroTERRA provides natural, functional ingredients derived from lemna, an aquatic plant, offering a sustainable solution for enhancing flavor and nutrition in food and beverage applications. Their ingredients, Flora and Mask, address the challenges of sugar reduction and plant-based formulations by improving taste profiles and masking off-notes without artificial additives. MicroTERRA's technology enables food manufacturers to create zero-sugar and plant-based products that appeal to health-conscious consumers while maintaining desirable taste and texture. The company's circular production process also contributes to environmental sustainability by upcycling wastewater and reducing reliance on traditional agricultural practices.
Target Audience
MicroTERRA serves food and beverage manufacturers, formulators, and product developers seeking natural, clean-label ingredients to improve the taste and nutritional profile of their products, particularly in the zero-sugar and plant-based categories.
Features
- **Flora:** Enhances sweetness, improves texture, and masks off-notes in various food products, enabling sugar reduction and clean label formulations.
- **Mask:** A precision masking technology that blocks unwanted flavors, aftertastes, and metallic tastes associated with alternative proteins, sweeteners, and stabilizers.
- **Lemna-based ingredients:** Derived from a sustainable aquatic plant that cleans water as it grows, promoting a circular economy.
- **Custom masking solutions:** Tailored to fit specific product applications, ensuring optimal flavor profiles.
- **Flexible production:** No minimum order quantity, allowing collaboration with diverse clients.
- **Multiple product presentations:** Available in powder and liquid form, with packaging options of 1Kg, 5Kg, and 25Kg.