Introducing Solein®
The ideal ingredient for any food
Solein, a protein out of thin air, is neither a plant nor an animal. It originates from a natural, non-modified, single-cell organism. It is nonetheless a completely natural protein, even though it is not grown traditionally. Solein offers endless possibilities for the food industry and the nutritious, tasty and sustainable foods of tomorrow.
Endless possibilities
Solein vanishes into virtually any daily meal while simultaneously maintaining its nutrient density. By offering a unified solution that caters to virtually every imaginable meal of today, Solein can replace the protein in virtually any food or product.
To learn more about how Solein will revolutionise global protein production, visit Solein’s own website.
|
Typical values of Solein® (Average values from dry weight) |
|
|
protein content fat total dietary fibres minerals |
80% 6% 10% 4% |
Nutritious goodness
Solein is 80% protein, 6% fat (primarily unsaturated fats), 10% dietary fibres, and 4% mineral nutrients. Solein is also a good source of micronutrients like iron (1,1g/kg) and vitamin B12 (50 µg/kg).
While protein is found in both plant and animal-based foods, edible proteins are not all the same. They are made up of different combinations of amino acids and are characterised by the ratio and amount of essential amino acids they have.
Solein contains all of the nine essential amino acids that are required by the human body.
|
NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE NUTRITIENT DENSE CONTAINS IRON LOW IN SODIUM AND FAT SOY-AND GLUTEN-FREE NON-DAIRY NON-GMO ANIMAL-FREE |
Setting a new standard for nutritional protein
Extremely versatile, Solein can replace commonly used proteins in virtually any food product, with no compromise to taste. Solein can add new depth and dimension to foods, but often people won’t even notice they are made from a game-changing new ingredient.
We offer the food industry a unified soution that caters to every imaginable meal of today. Solein excels as an ingredient in different Health & Performance nutrition products like protein drinks, shakes and snacks.
Solein will liberate global
protein production
- Secure supply
Solein can be grown anywhere in the world, providing a secure supply of protein. - No ethical or environmental harm
Solein avoids all the ethical dilemmas of agriculture from destructive land use to animal suffering. - Cost competitive
Solein production can easily be scaled and the price of renewable energy is rapidly dropping. - Nutritious
Solein has a verifiably balanced nutritional profile containing protein, dietary fibres, vitamins and minerals. - Highly functional
Solein has been successfully tested in multiple foods with different tastes and textures, ranging from alternative meat to noodles to ice cream.
Solein is a novel food ingredient, which means it requires regulatory approval before it can be sold. Solein received its first novel food regulatory approval in September 2022 from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). This approves the import, manufacture and sale of food products containing Solein in Singapore.
In September 2024 Solein obtained self-affirmed GRAS status (Generally Recognized As Safe) in the United States. Solar Foods has filed for novel food dossier for Solein in other key markets such as the EU and UK, and we expect to receive the regulatory approval in the EU during 2026. The world’s first commercial-scale Solein production facility, Factory 01, started production in spring 2024, enabling beginning the commercialisation of Solein in the US.
