Our Process
Using fermentation, we’ve developed an innovative, flexible and scalable process with a circular approach to create a mycoprotein-based functional protein that has a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional proteins.
We take the problematic by-products from the food industry and pair it with our edible fungi strain in a submerged fermentation process. The fungi metabolises the sugars present in the by-product, and converts it to a protein-rich and fibre-rich biomass. The biomass can then be dried, milled and used as an ingredient to boost the function and nutrition of everyday foods. We can optimise the conditions in all stages of the process, and engineer for specific functional outcomes in the end product.
Our novel technology uses up to 80% less fresh water, as it’s using the liquid from the by-product, and is 33% more efficient at converting carbon to protein than existing mycoprotein producers.
Our mycoprotein can be used in a range of applications; drinks, functional snacks, ice cream, dried cereals and pasta, blended meat products, and senior and infant nutrition.
Why Mycoprotein?
Familiarity: Consumers are familiar with mushrooms, and therefore non-engineered, mycelium-derived products are more readily accepted than other new novel forms of protein e.g. precision fermentation derived or cellular based products.
Versatility: Fungi can be layered and texturised to replicate the texture of meat and therefore be sold as a product of its own or used as an ingredient for its high protein and fibre qualities.
Nutrition: Mycoprotein offers a great nutritional profile compared to plant-based meat analogues, thanks to its high bioavailbility and digestibility, and protein and fibre contents for a low calorific content.
Scalable: Compared to precision fermentation or cell based proteins, mushrooms require no high-end fermenters and are therefore easy to scale using existing techniques.
If you’re an ingredients company and would like to know more about Flexitein and its applications, please get in touch.
4 Hanui Road, Tomoana
Hastings, New Zealand
Hastings, New Zealand
Phone: 0064 (0)27 414 4171