{"id":15011,"date":"2024-05-23T05:45:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T05:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1406778"},"modified":"2024-05-23T05:45:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T05:45:50","slug":"finnish-startup-gets-full-funding-for-world-first-fungal-protein-factory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=15011","title":{"rendered":"Finnish startup gets full funding for world-first fungal protein factory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Finnish scale-up <\/span>Enifer<\/span><\/a> is set to build a world-first fungal protein factory after securing full funding<\/a> for the \u20ac33mn site.<\/span><\/p>\n

The futuristic plant will convert food industry sidestreams into an ingredient called Pekilo. Invented in the 1970s, Pekilo was the world\u2019s first commercial mycoprotein \u2014 a food source derived from natural fungus. <\/span><\/p>\n

With a low carbon footprint and minimal land requirements, Pekilo promises a sustainable substitute for meat protein. The substance was previously used as animal feed, but has recently been refined for human consumption.<\/span> Enifer now plans to bring the ingredient to the mass market.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new factory is integral to the company\u2019s ambitions. <\/span>Slated for completion by the end of 2025, the facility would become the first commercial plant to produce the mycoprotein from sidestream raw materials. <\/span><\/p>\n

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From the site on Finland\u2019s southern coast, Enifer aims to produce 3,000 tons of Pekilo per year \u2014 enough to cover 40,000 people\u2019s annual protein needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alongside the human grub, the mycoprotein<\/span> will produce nosh for animals.<\/span><\/i> Early partners include Finnish dairy giant Valio and Nestle pet food brand Purina<\/span>. <\/span>Credit: Iiro Muttilainen<\/figcaption>