Smey Innovates Deforestation-Free Fats with AI & Yeast

Smey, a German-French startup, is leveraging AI and fermentation to develop sustainable alternatives to palm oil and cocoa butter. Their Neobank of Yeasts database accelerates the identification of yeast strains that produce desired fatty acids, reducing R&D timelines significantly. This innovation addresses environmental concerns linked to traditional fat production and aligns with upcoming EU regulations on deforestation, making it relevant for agrifood innovators and investors.

Original excerpt: “Using AI models, we identify strains that naturally produce specific fatty acid profiles like stearic acid for cocoa butter mimetics,” he tells Green Queen…

Source: Green Queen