At 21st.BIO, we think almost all proteins are sweet – but some are definitely sweeter than others. We work to produce nature’s own sugar replacements such as brazzein, monellin, and surely many others yet to be discovered. These proteins are several thousand times sweeter than sucrose and can be used in food and beverages. In fact, brazzein recently obtained self-GRAS status in the US.
PRECISION FERMENTED
PROTEIN SWEETENERS
TOWARDS A SWEETER FUTURE
Sugar is everywhere, woven into our diets and culture. But it comes with a heavy price: rising health problems and environmental strain. The good news? A sweeter, smarter future is within reach. Precision fermentation technology is revolutionizing the way we create sweeteners, producing proteins that deliver the taste we love without the guilt. Enjoy treats that are kinder to your body and the planet. This is the future we are building.
With 21st.BIO, precision fermented protein sweeteners are already a reality.
WELCOME TO THE FOREFRONT OF PRECISION FERMENTATION
Far too often, promising molecular innovations failed to make a real impact – or even be commercialized – due to difficulties in achieving cost-effective large-scale production.
Enters 21st.BIO – the precision fermentation launchpad. Our industrially proven technology platform leverages the most experienced production strains available. We accelerate the world’s quest for biosolutions – and make your innovations truly relevant.
OUR PROMISE: INDUSTRIALLY PROVEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Working with 21st.BIO means accessing the world’s most advanced precision fermentation technology platform. Perfected over 40 years, our strains are used to produce dozens of food-grade products on the market today.
We are committed to offering a limited number of manufacturers access to our cutting-edge production technology. We have real experience with what it takes to bring these protein sweeteners to relevant price-points for mass-market consumer relevance. We can help you too.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
YOU ARE:
- A visionary start-up exploring the development and production of one or several protein sweeteners.
- An established supplier expanding its portfolio with sustainable ingredients.
YOU GET:
- Access to our leading production technology, enabling unmatched productivity, and used in several food applications already,
- Custom support in scaling the production from a world class expert team, in a transparent collaborative setting,
- Transfer of our production technology in your own labs and production facilities, or to a contract manufacturer,
- Time to focus on developing your own purification processes, optimized for the desired functionalities applications,
- Access to our in-house pilot facility, for runs up to 1200 liters,
- Consulting services for strain engineering, fermentation & DSP, pilot production, regulatory approvals, scale up and tech transfer,
- Continuous optimization of strains and processes, to stay ahead of the game long after market launch.
OPEN A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Our development programs enable the fast and cost-efficient industrial production of protein sweeteners.
We offer custom development projects tailored to meet your specific needs, focusing on optimizing your proprietary recombinant protein. Capitalizing on our mature fungal production strain, these projects can include strain optimization, production process design, and technology upscaling.
Over time, 21st.BIO will continue to optimize the strain and processes, continuously keeping you ahead of the market.
Contact our team for more details
