ProteinDistillery

About ProteinDistillery

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.

```xml <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. </problem> <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. </solution> <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. </features> <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. </target_audience> ```

What does ProteinDistillery do?

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.

Where is ProteinDistillery located?

ProteinDistillery is based in Ostfildern, Germany.

When was ProteinDistillery founded?

ProteinDistillery was founded in 2021.

How much funding has ProteinDistillery raised?

ProteinDistillery has raised $16.2M.

Who founded ProteinDistillery?

ProteinDistillery was founded by Tomas Kurz.

  • Tomas Kurz - Co-Founder/Product & Operations
Location
Ostfildern, Germany
Founded
2021
Funding
$16.2M
Employees
25 employees
Investors
FeastGreengeneration FundSfo

ProteinDistillery

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Executive Summary

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.

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Founded 2021 – Ostfildern, Germany

Funding

No specific funding rounds found.

Total Funding

$16.2M

Backed by

FeastGreen Generation FundGreengeneration FundSfo

Team (25+)

Tomas Kurz

Co-Founder/Product & Operations

Company Description

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.

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.

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.

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