The newly granted patent generally covers any ingredient composition for food products that incorporates recombinant ovalbumin — the principal protein found in egg whites — combined with at least one additional consumable ingredient.
Today, it’s hard to keep up with the dramatic evolution of protein ingredients that fall under the umbrella of plant-based. This includes the growing numbers of ingredients that are not even based on plants. Here’s a brief look at current trends that help define movement in plant-based ingredients, followed by predictions for the future of alternative proteins.
The companies plan to optimize fermentation technology and advance the development and production of AQUA's 100% fish-free products
April 9, 2024
AQUA has chosen Ginkgo to help optimize its innovative fermentation technology to elevate the quality of its fish-free seafood products that authentically replicate the look, feel, and taste of fresh-caught seafood. Leveraging Ginkgo's microbial characterization and analytics, along with AQUA's proprietary strains and processes, the partners aim to transform the future of alt-seafood production.
The company's brand name and sweet protein platform "Oobli'' was inspired by West African villagers who originally described the Oubli Fruit as being, "So sweet it makes children forget their mother's milk."
Food & beverage companies continue to support R&D investment in protein technologies. Novel proteins and precision fermentation are just two trends that are taking off in product development featuring protein ingredients.
February 9, 2023
Liberation Labs is commercializing precision fermentation with a global network of purpose built, international manufacturing facilities that enable the next wave of biotechnology advancements to produce alternative protein at scale.