Yeast Protein

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Fairs & Events

AngeoPro Yeast Protein Named Best Ingredient Innovation at World Food Innovation Awards

AngeoPro Yeast Protein, an ingredient developed by Chinese manufacturer Angel Yeast, has been named Best Ingredient Innovation at the 2025 World Food Innovation Awards. The awards were hosted by FoodBev and took place on March 17, 2025, at the IFE International Food and Beverage Exhibition’s Trend and Innovation Platform in London, UK. AngeoPro Yeast Protein beat a record number of entries to take the top spot. The accolade recognizes products that meet consumers’ evolving needs, offering innovative, sustainable, and nutritious options. AngeoPro is a plant-based option that is said to provide a complete amino acid profile, superior digestibility, and exceptional functional properties. The ingredient has a neutral taste and is created using fermentation. According to Angel Yeast, it significantly reduces land, water, and energy consumption …

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Revyve yeast protein egg replacers

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Egg Alternatives

Revyve Study Finds Enthusiasm for Yeast Protein Egg Replacers Among European Consumers

A study by Dutch food tech company Revyve has found positive attitudes toward yeast protein egg replacers in three European countries — France, Germany, and the UK. Through AI-moderated interviews, the study aimed to gauge interest in Revyve’s functional brewer’s and baker’s yeast ingredients, which can be used as substitutes for egg proteins and synthetic texturizers. Consumers across all three countries recognized the nutritional and functional role of eggs in many foods, but showed enthusiasm toward the idea of yeast-based alternatives. While all three groups agreed that eggs were a source of protein and a good binder, there were some differences in opinion between countries. French consumers emphasized the role of eggs in thickening foods and creating soft, fluffy textures, but acknowledged that some people …

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Angel Yeast

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Manufacturing & Technology

New Angel Yeast Facility to Produce 11,000 Tons of Sustainable Proteins Per Year

Chinese manufacturer Angel Yeast has completed the construction of a new industrial yeast protein production facility as part of a project at Baiyang Yichang. The plant will be able to produce 11,000 tons of high-quality yeast protein per year, significantly boosting production efficiency. It will begin operations later in 2025. Angel Yeast has developed a method to extract sustainable proteins from yeast within hours, reportedly producing just 5% of the emissions associated with animal protein. The company’s AngeoPro protein is said to have significantly broadened the applications of yeast protein; it can be used in protein bars, high-protein cereals, chips, cookies, meat alternatives, and more. “AngeoPro has redefined ‘future protein’, boasting 80% higher protein content and a 96% protein utilization rate that surpasses nearly all …

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Company News

Pureture and Kangwon National University Launch Research Center to Innovate Non-GMO Yeast-Derived Proteins

New York startup Pureture, a developer of animal-free ingredients with a focus on alternative casein proteins and high-functionality yeast strains, has partnered with South Korea’s Kangwon National University to establish the “Alternative Protein Research Center.” The center aims to develop innovative solutions at scale for the global alternative protein market, explains the startup in an announcement this Wednesday. This new joint initiative will leverage the University’s expertise in fermentation science and Pureture’s R&D capabilities to produce highly functional proteins derived from non-GMO yeast. Pureture has already developed a plant-based casein that is said to offer a complete amino acid profile and melting and stretching functionalities of milk caseins. Rudy Yoo, CEO of Pureture, shared, “The development of high-functionality proteins derived from non-GMO yeast is at …

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Ingredients

Engevita® HiPRO Beyond: Harnessing the goodness of yeast protein in food applications

In a world of limited resources, the shift toward sustainable protein sources is crucial for global food security. With the increasing global population, coupled with the challenges of climate change and shrinking arable land, we need more efficient ways to produce high-quality protein to nourish people while reducing our ecological footprint. While plant-based proteins offer a valuable alternative, some of these sources may be lower in certain essential amino acids or less digestible compared to animal proteins. Yeast, a microorganism used in fermentation technology, serves as an exceptional source of single-cell protein (SCP). From a food security perspective, yeast protein is particularly compelling. Its production is independent of seasonal constraints, and the process can be completed relatively quickly. In many ways, fermentation can be viewed …

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Ingredients

Yeast Protein: The Game-Changing Innovation Revolutionizing the Protein Industry

Angel Yeast, a leading global yeast manufacturer, has introduced a groundbreaking yeast protein solution that promises to revolutionize the alternative protein market. This innovation addresses key challenges in the plant-based protein sector, offering enhanced nutrition, improved flavor, and superior functionality. Nutritional Powerhouse Yeast protein is a kind of microbial protein with over 80% protein content. According to Winston Sun, Product Manager of Angel Yeast Europe, “Yeast protein is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own.” This nutritional profile sets it apart from many plant-based proteins that often lack one or more essential amino acids. Sun highlights that yeast protein’s leucine content is comparable to whey protein, making it an excellent choice for muscle repair …

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Angel Yeast

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Ingredients

Angel Yeast Unveils Yeast Protein Solution to Enhance Plant Milk Nutrition and Flavor Experience

Angel Yeast has introduced a groundbreaking yeast protein solution aimed at enhancing the nutritional value, flavor, and texture of plant-based milk products in the rapidly growing alternative dairy market. The yeast protein AngeoPro, is derived from brewer’s yeast through enzymatic hydrolysis and extraction, resulting in a microbial protein with over 80% protein content. This innovation addresses key challenges in the plant-based milk sector, including nutritional deficiencies and sensory issues that have long plagued the industry. “For years, consumers have been seeking plant-based milk alternatives that match the nutritional profile and sensory experience of dairy milk,” said R&D engineer of Angel Yeast. “We are thrilled to offer AngeoPro, which not only enhances the nutritional value of plant-based milk but also significantly improves its taste and texture, …

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Cultivated, Cell-Cultured & Biotechnology

CULT Food Science Secures Funds to Expand Noochies! Line of Cultured Yeast Pet Food

CULT Food Science Corp. announces it has raised CAD$800,000 to expand the portfolio of Noochies! and solidify its position as a fast-growing, sustainable pet food brand. According to the announcement, CULT Food Science completed a private placement by selling 16,000,000 units for CAD$0.05 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. The warrant allows the holder to purchase additional shares at a specified price within two years. PowerOne Capital Markets Limited acted as a finder in the private placement transaction and received $36,750 in cash finder’s fees and 735,000 finder’s units (Finder Warrants) as compensation. Each Finder Warrant can be exercised into one unit for $0.05 within two years from closing. Mitchell Scott, CEO of CULT Food Science, comments, …

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Yusto yeast protein by Arbiom

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Fermentation

Arbiom Unveils Yusto Yeast Protein as Part of “New Wave of Protein Ingredients”

French-American sustainable protein producer Arbiom has unveiled a new product, Yusto yeast protein. Produced using fermentation, Yusto is fiber-rich while also containing B vitamins and all the essential amino acids. Described as part of a “new wave of protein ingredients”, Yusto is already globally approved for use in food. It can be used in meat and dairy alternatives, snacks, sauces, specialized nutrition products, and more. According to Arbiom, one of Yusto’s key benefits is its umami flavor, which can mask bitterness in plant-based proteins while also allowing for a reduction in salt content. Its high fiber content can also aid digestive health. Yusto is now available for food manufacturers who are interested in using the ingredient in their products. “Yusto is packed with proteins, we …

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Ingredients

NextFerm Technologies Launches Yeast-Based Vegan Protein

Israeli foodtech company NextFerm Technologies has announced that it will begin commercially producing its yeast-based vegan protein, ProteVin™. In the coming weeks, NextFerm will begin supplying ProteVin to various food and supplement companies. The announcement comes as the commissioning period for the company’s Canadian facility comes to an end, with the first batches of ProteVin having now been successfully produced. ProteVin is said to be suitable for a range of alt-protein applications, including plant-based milks and meats along with sports and nutrition products. According to NextFerm, ProteVin does not have the aftertaste associated with many plant-based proteins. “The alternative protein market is the main growth engine of the global food industry, and we expect high demands for ProteVin™, as a proprietary vegan protein source for …

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ProteinDistillery

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Ingredients

ProteinDistillery Launches Customizable Vegan Protein from Upcycled Brewer’s Yeast 

ProteinDistillery is a German biotech startup producing what it claims is the first customizable vegan protein to fully substitute all functionalities of animal protein. The innovative proteins are obtained from upcycled brewer’s yeast, using by-products from Germany’s famous beer industry and contributing to a sustainable circular economy. Not requiring the addition of fillers or stabilizers such as methylcellulose, ProteinDistillery says its microorganism-derived proteins are designed to offer solutions across multiple areas of the alt protein sector, including meat, dairy, and egg alternatives, as well as functional food. The customizable vegan protein is offered by the food tech startup in a B2B model to manufacturers. In Germany, the birthplace of the famous beer “purity law”, yeast is not only available in large quantities but also offers …

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Yeap Upcycled Yeast Protein

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Company News

Aleph Farms Founder Launches Yeap Upcycled Yeast to Disrupt the Alt Protein Market

Yeap upcycled yeast could be on the cusp of providing a sustainable, cost-effective, and scalable protein to seriously disrupt the plant-based industry. The brainchild of cultivated meat pioneer Didier Toubia – CEO of Aleph Farms – Israel-based Yeap leverages spent yeast after fermentation.  “A protein that can do it all; flavorful, clean, nutritious, sustainable, and last but not least, inexpensive”  As first reported by Food Navigator, Yeap’s technology develops protein from yeast that is a byproduct from other industries, including breweries. The process is further simplified by the fact that any yeast strain can be used by Yeap to create a functional concentrated protein.  The protein will be a cost-effective alternative for various food segments, including the alt dairy and alt meat markets currently dominated …

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