Revo Foods, a Vienna-based FoodTech startup, has announced a new project partnership with Paleo, a Belgian FoodTech startup. The European Union has funded the project for a total of 2.2 million EUR. This financing will enable the creation of novel myoglobin for vegan salmon substitutes combining Paleo’s precision fermentation technology and Revo Foods’ 3D Structuring technology.
In September 2024, Revo Foods established the world’s largest food 3D printing factory, the “TASTE FACTORY,” in Vienna, Austria. When fully operational, this industrial-scale plant can generate up to 60 tons per month, representing a significant technological milestone in the food business.
Developing Vegan Salmon Alternatives
The project, which begins in August 2024 and will last two years, aims to create myoglobin that mimics salmon and incorporate it into the recipe for Revo Foods’ 3D structured vegan salmon filet alternative “THE FILET – Inspired by Salmon”. Multiple materials can be combined using 3D Structuring Technology, such as fats into a protein component (as seen in the white stripes in “THE FILET”). Compared to traditional fish products, Revo Foods alternatives can save up to 90% of fresh water and 75% of CO2.
Paleo and Revo Foods can collaborate to develop sustainable, high-quality alternatives thanks to funding from Eureka Eurostars. Paleo produces myoglobin, which will then be incorporated into the Revo Foods recipe. This will make the vegan salmon filet look more like traditional salmon, taste more authentic, and increase the nutritional value, particularly the iron and protein content.
What Makes Myoglobin So Special for Food Technology?
Myoglobin, a heme protein, is essential for the true flavour and nutritional value of meat. It originated in animal muscle tissue and can be produced through fermentation processes. These proteins give many types of fish and meat their distinct flavour, colour, iron-rich content, and aroma when cooked and roasted.
Using myoglobin from precision fermentation can help to reduce the ecological footprint and contribute significantly to environmental protection, while Revo Foods’ in-house developed 3D Structuring technology allows for efficient integration of myoglobin into food products. Revo Foods and Paleo are pleased to announce this collaboration to shape the future of food technology.
About Eureka Eurostars: Eurostars is the world’s largest international funding program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) seeking to collaborate on research and development projects to create innovative products, processes, or services.
About Paleo: Paleo relies on precision fermentation, an innovative technology for producing animal proteins with yeast. The production process is entirely animal-free, and the company provides a GMO-free end product. Paleo currently develops beef myoglobin, which is supplemented by species such as chicken, pork, tuna, and even mammoth.
About Revo Foods: Revo Foods is a leader in 3D food printing technology, which combines multiple materials to create novel textures and functionalities, such as an ideal mouthfeel.
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