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  29/08/2022 | Ingredients

Fonterra and DSM introduce precision fermentation start-up for dairy-like proteins

Fonterra and Royal DSM are launching a start-up seeking to commercialize fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties in what is described as a “complementary nutrition partnership.” The two companies have been collaborating since 2019 to build a comprehensive understanding of how to use precision fermentation science and technology to produce proteins similar to those found in dairy. This venture between Fonterra and Royal DSM shall accelerate the development and commercialization of fermentation-derived ingredients with dairy-like properties.

Precision fermentation is a food technology where microorganisms can be harnessed to produce ingredients with similar properties to those found in dairy. There are already a number of products containing fermentation-derived analogue whey in the market across several categories, including ice cream.

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