ProteinDistillery is a German food-tech startup that utilizes biomass fermentation to produce Prew:tein®, a clean label, non-GMO protein ingredient derived from brewer's yeast. This ingredient enables food manufacturers to reduce or eliminate animal-based components and unwanted additives, while providing superior functional and nutritional properties across various applications, including meat alternatives and baked goods.
Funding
$16.2M 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 industry faces increasing pressure to reduce reliance on animal-based ingredients and artificial additives while maintaining taste, functionality, and nutritional value. Traditional plant-based protein sources often lack the functional properties needed for various food applications, and can introduce undesirable flavors or textures.
Solution
ProteinDistillery utilizes biomass fermentation to create Prew:tein®, a clean-label protein ingredient derived from brewer's yeast. This non-GMO ingredient allows food manufacturers to reduce or eliminate animal-based components and unwanted additives in a variety of food products. Prew:tein® offers superior functional and nutritional properties, providing solutions for meat alternatives, egg replacements, baked goods, and dairy alternatives. The company's unique process separates brewer’s yeast into functional building blocks and recomposes them to meet specific customer needs, ensuring a clean and fully native protein.
Target Audience
ProteinDistillery's primary customers are food manufacturers seeking sustainable, functional, and clean-label protein ingredients for various applications, including meat alternatives, egg replacements, baked goods, and dairy alternatives.
Features
- 100% vegan ingredient derived from upcycled brewer's yeast.
- Neutral to umami flavor profile suitable for various applications.
- Over 75% protein content.
- Thermo-irreversible gelation properties, similar to egg protein.
- Fully soluble at room temperature.
- Excellent emulsification properties.
- Can reduce or eliminate the need for animal-based ingredients and artificial additives.
- Sustainable production process with reduced land and water usage compared to traditional protein sources.