Funds Secured: Summ Ingredients Secures $2 Million to Revolutionize Plant-Based Foods Using Fermented Proteins
In the ever-evolving world of food technology, Danish startup Summ Ingredients is making waves with its innovative approach to protein development. Founded by Frederik Jensen in 2022, the company has secured €1.7M ($2M) in funding to bring its groundbreaking ingredient, FermiPro, to market.
FermiPro, a fermented protein, is set to revolutionise the food industry with its ability to enhance taste, texture, and nutrition in a variety of applications. This multifunctional ingredient, which is the startup's second offering, is also focusing on sugar reduction.
At the heart of FermiPro's success is Summ Ingredients' unique fermentation process. The company employs a cross-fermentation process inspired by wild fermentation methods, which involves a sequential biotransformation of different microorganisms. This process allows FermiPro to deliver umami, kokumi (rich taste), and improve mouthfeel and texture in plant-based products.
The secret to FermiPro's effectiveness lies in its simple composition: fava beans, oats, and salt. These three ingredients work together to create a protein that can be used in a wide range of food products, including sauces, soups, plant-based dairy alternatives, non-dairy cheese, ready meals, plant-based and blended meat applications, and more.
One of the standout features of FermiPro is its ability to reduce the need for salt in food products without sacrificing flavour. This makes it an attractive solution for food manufacturers looking to cater to health-conscious consumers.
As a B2B company, Summ Ingredients has a broad pipeline across EU and UK food brands. The funding will be used to scale up production and bring FermiPro to these brands, with the first consumer products using FermiPro set to launch later this year.
FermiPro's first customer in marketing a consumer product with FermiPro is Bodo Schäfer. Schäfer, known for his commitment to sustainable and innovative food solutions, is excited about the potential of this new ingredient.
With its competitive pricing, FermiPro offers a cost-effective solution for food manufacturers. Its multifunctionality means that it can replace multiple conventional ingredients, such as gums, starches, and additives, making it a more sustainable and economical choice.
Frederik Jensen, the founder of Summ Ingredients, brings a wealth of experience from the fine-dining space to his role. His passion for culinary innovation and sustainability is reflected in the company's mission to create game-changing proteins using fermentation.
As Summ Ingredients continues to grow and innovate, the future of food looks set to be flavourful, sustainable, and full of possibilities.
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