What is brazzein?

high-intensity sweet protein that enables sugar reduction without compromising taste, functionality or cost

Sweet protein from the tropical jungle

Brazzein is a remarkably sweet (approximately 1,500 times more than sugar!) protein that is naturally found in oubliée fruit growing in the tropical jungles of West Africa.

Thanks to our proprietary precision fermentation process we are able to make it without extracting hard to reach limited resources. This sweet protein is an especially sweet solution to reduce or completely remove the sugar for food and beverage manufacturers, health-conscious consumers and individuals with dietary restrictions such as diabetes.

Brazzein – sweet protein that offers clean taste, full or partial sugar reduction, supports gut-health and is cost-effective.

Nutritional and Health Characteristics

Non-caloric protein sweetener that has no impact on the Glycemic Index.

  • Has no adverse effects on the gut health and does not cause blood sugar spikes
  • Zero sugar and (virtually) zero calorie ingredient
  • Naturally digested as a protein hence is not known to cause laxative effects
  • And of course, naturally gluten-free and vegan

Manufacturing

  • Developed precision fermentation process delivers very high purity product
  • Designed for consistent quality and scalable supply
  • Low use levels due to potency support cost-in-use efficiency and reduced logistics burden
  • Undergoing a clear regulatory pathway for selected markets

Flavour and Recipe Development

  • Clean and balanced sensory profile as indicated in a small-scale comparative evaluation, with essentially no bitterness or off-flavor and high taste acceptability
  • Works especially well with dairy, jams, confectionery but also protein fortified products and beyond 
  • Highly water soluble and heat-stable

Sustainability

  • Allows to meet manufacturers’ sustainability goals as developed fermentation process reduces significant needs for land when farming sugarcane 
  • Promotes circular economy as the byproduct of the fermentation process is planned to be used as agricultural fertilizer or as animal feed.