Sustainableagave uses its patented PhytoTeq™ bioprocess to produce 80 % shelf‑stable agave syrup and related sugars without traditional farming. The GRAS‑approved technology captures carbon and reduces water use by over 55 million liters annually, delivering a consistent, low‑cost sweetener with a markedly smaller ESG footprint for food, beverage and spirit manufacturers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Conventional agave syrup production relies on large-scale agriculture and energy‑intensive processing, leading to high water consumption, significant waste, and variable product quality, which raises costs and environmental impact for food and beverage manufacturers.
Solution
Sustainableagave’s PhytoTeq™ platform generates agave‑derived sugars and flavor compounds through a patented, GRAS‑approved process that mimics natural plant photosynthesis while actively capturing carbon. The technology operates at industrial scale in a controlled facility, delivering a consistent, shelf‑stable 80 % agave syrup without additives. By eliminating the need for extensive cultivation, the process reduces water use by over 55 million liters per year and sequesters more than half a kiloton of CO₂ annually. The resulting syrup offers manufacturers a lower‑cost, high‑purity sweetener with a smaller ESG footprint, supporting supply‑chain sustainability and product consistency.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food and beverage manufacturers, spirit producers, and ingredient distributors seeking a reliable, environmentally sustainable agave syrup or sugar ingredient for their product lines.
Features
- Patented, GRAS‑compliant bioprocess that produces a broad spectrum of sugars and flavor compounds from agave feedstock
- Integrated carbon capture during synthesis, delivering measurable CO₂ sequestration per production batch
- Water‑efficient manufacturing that saves >55 million liters annually compared to traditional agave farming
- Consistent 80 % shelf‑stable syrup with no additives or artificial coloring, ensuring uniform taste and performance
- Scalable facility design (24,000 sq ft) capable of producing up to 1 million liters of syrup per year
- Cost‑effective production yielding a demand‑driven, low‑variance supply for sweetener, spirits, and high‑fructose corn syrup markets