Debut, Oterra look to ferment change with biobased Red40 alternative pact
In San Diego, Debut, a pioneer in AI-powered biotech innovation, and natural food and beverage colorant producer Oterra have announced a multi-million-dollar collaboration to develop and scale a natural alternative to artificial red colors for food and beverage applications. The partnership will scale Debut’s precision fermentation process to create a high-performing natural alternative to Red 40, one of the most widely used red color additives in U.S. food and beverage products.
Debut and Oterra will collaborate with leading food and beverage companies ahead of commercialization while working toward an FDA approval filing, with the goal of bringing a commercially scaled product to market in approximately three years.
The advanced precision fermentation techniques will also contribute to reduced land and water use, compared with traditionally cultivated sources for red alternatives. The Red 40 alternative will work in a broad range of applications and will also be compatible with vegan, kosher, and halal certifications for food and beverage companies.
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