Microalgae-Based Human Milk, Animal-Free Heme, and $1.65 Billion Seed Gene-Editing Startup
<p>This method, developed in partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, offers cost-competitive alternatives to plant-extracted colours with higher purity, no off tastes, and a more sustainable and reliable supply chain.</p>
<p>The Israeli startup uses two specific strains of baker’s yeast that secrete water-soluble pigments. This extracellular expression method simplifies downstream processing, avoiding bioengineered labelling issues in the US and allowing easier regulatory approval.</p>
<p>The company is advancing its commercial strategy by partnering with industry giants like DSM Firmenich for distribution and establishing direct relationships with CPG companies.</p>
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