Leiden, Netherlands
Vivici BV
Spin-out of dsm-firmenich and Fonterra producing Vivitein BLG (β-lactoglobulin) and lactoferrin via microbial precision fermentation, with self-affirmed GRAS in the US and EU regulatory in progress.
Vivici BV, based in Leiden, Netherlands, manufactures precision fermentation proteins. The company produces Vivitein™ BLG, a precision fermentation-derived whey protein designed for ready-to-drink beverages, ready-to-mix powders, ready-to-eat bars, and protein shots. Vivici also produces Vivitein™ LF, a lactoferrin ingredient marketed for sustained vitality, gut health, and performance recovery. The proteins are formulated as nature-equivalent alternatives to conventional dairy proteins. The company positions itself as a supplier of functional protein ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers developing nutritional products.
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- Fermentation
- Precision
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