Belgium, Belgium
Paleo (Paleo Biotech)
Belgian biotech start-up developing animal-free heme analogues via precision fermentation.
Paleo is a Belgian food technology company that employs precision fermentation to produce animal proteins. The company uses yeast engineered with DNA instructions to brew myoglobin, the key protein that gives meat and fish alternatives their characteristic taste, smell, and appearance. Beyond myoglobin, the website indicates the company produces a range of animal proteins including GMO-free variants. The company has established operations including an R&D center in Belgium and a Singapore office launched in 2023 to serve the Asia-Pacific region. According to the website, each kilogram of Paleo's alternative proteins saves up to three animals, 56 cubic meters of water, 296 kilograms of CO2-equivalent, and 854 square meters of land demand compared to conventional animal protein production. The company has developed partnerships with food manufacturers targeting both human food and pet food applications.
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- Fermentation
- Precision
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