microTERRA
microTERRA develops functional ingredients derived from Lemna (duckweed) that enhance flavor intensity, block undesirable notes like bitterness, and integrate disparate taste components into a cohesive sensory profile. The company offers UMAMI, BETA, and ALPHA formulations that let food and beverage formulators improve product quality while maintaining a clean-label, sustainable approach. Its technology enables products to taste more complete without requiring additional ingredients.
- Food Technology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Technology
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Product
Problem
Food and beverage manufacturers often struggle to create products with deep, complex flavor profiles without relying on artificial additives or excessive ingredient lists. Formulators face the challenge of balancing taste, texture, and mouthfeel while managing undesirable notes such as bitterness, which limits product development and consumer satisfaction.
Solution
microTERRA develops functional ingredients derived from Lemna (duckweed) that transform the sensory experience of food and beverage products. The company offers natural extracts that enhance flavor intensity, making products taste more complete without additional ingredients. Its technology also blocks unwanted taste notes like bitterness and integrates disparate flavors into a cohesive, layered sensory profile. These ingredients allow formulators to improve product quality and consumer appeal while maintaining a clean-label, sustainable approach to food production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food and beverage formulators, product developers, and industry experts seeking to improve flavor profiles and sensory experiences in their formulations.
Features
- Natural extracts derived from Lemna (duckweed) as a sustainable ingredient source
- Flavor enhancement that intensifies perception of taste and fullness without adding extra ingredients
- Taste-blocking capability that reduces or softens bitterness and other undesirable flavor notes
- Flavor integration technology that unifies all taste components into a balanced, continuous sensory experience
- Product line includes UMAMI, BETA, and ALPHA formulations tailored for different application needs