In New York, biotech fats developer C16 Biosciences has launched a precision-fermented cocoa butter. The natural fat is an essential ingredient in all types of chocolate, but the functional performance of traditionally produced cocoa butter is inconsistent. It is also subject to severe supply and price volatility. C16’s process uses aerobic precision fermentation and adaptive […]
In California, beauty brand Tower 28 has debuted a lip jelly using Palmless Torula Oil, a fermentation-derived substitute for palm oil produced by C16 Biosciences. Alternatives to palm oil are in high demand because of widespread deforestation linked to the ubiquitous product. Two‑fifths of the world’s vegetable oil supply comes from palm oil, and it […]
In New York, C16 Biosciences has secured a $3.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance its fermentation platform for producing food-grade oils and fats. The company was also granted a $1 million investment from Elemental Excelerator. The global edible oils industry is projected to reach $870 billion by 2050, but […]
