Miruku is developing dairy proteins using molecular farming techniques that utilize plant-based systems to produce animal-free dairy alternatives. This approach addresses the environmental impact of traditional dairy farming by providing a sustainable source of high-quality proteins.
Funding
$4.9M 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.
MCFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional dairy farming contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water pollution. The environmental impact of animal agriculture necessitates exploring alternative protein sources to meet the growing global demand for dairy products.
Solution
Miruku leverages molecular farming to produce animal-free dairy proteins using plant-based systems. This sustainable approach offers a way to create dairy alternatives without the environmental footprint associated with conventional livestock farming. By expressing milk protein genes in plants, Miruku aims to replicate the nutritional and functional properties of traditional dairy while minimizing resource consumption and waste. The resulting proteins can be used to create a range of dairy products, from milk and cheese to yogurt and ice cream, offering consumers a more sustainable and ethical choice.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers seeking sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional dairy products.
Features
- Production of casein and whey proteins via plant-based expression systems
- Molecularly identical dairy proteins without animal involvement
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional dairy farming
- Scalable production to meet growing global demand
- Potential for enhanced nutritional profiles and functionalities