Precision-fermented ingredients
for sustainable abundance

We grow b-Asta to meet rising demand and increase sustainable supply.

FERMENTATION-BASED

  • Nature-identical, free-form highly bioavailable
  • Superior pigmentation power, high muscle retention
  • Neutral flavor and odor
  • Up to 60% emission reduction

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

  • Mix of isomers, undesirable byproducts
  • Limited retention, not approved for some usages
  • Expensive algae-based alternatives
  • Fossil-based ingredient

APPLICATIONS

From animal nutrition and human supplements to cosmetics, we provide biosynthetic astaxanthin as an alternative to oil-based and algae-derived ingredient.

Animal Feed
High pigmentation efficiency, easy digestion, competitive pricing
Pet food
Free-form astaxanthin for both food and supplements, supporting pet's health
Dietary supplements
Highly bioavailable, odour-free astaxanthin that reduces environmental footprint
Cosmetic
Bright color with proven anti-aging properties and transparent supply

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE MOLECULE

Our platform rests
on 3 main pillars.

Tailor-made
Organelles

Metabolic hub in micro-organisms

Bioengineered
enzymes

AI + robotics discovery engine

Mixotrophy

Diversification of feedstock

We take advantage of the cell’s compartments to isolate our product and stabilize the biosynthesis process.

We leverage the latest advances in both AI and robotics to improve the efficiency of natural enzymes.

Our strain consume sustainable glycerol as feedstock, paving the way for circular, carbon-negative ingredients

OUR VISION

We unlock sustainable abundance of valuable molecules

Astaxanthin is the first step in our platform. Our mission is to enable industry and agriculture with biosynthetic ingredients and pave the way for sustainable abundance.

Latest news

March 14, 2025

🧪 We are hiring a Chemical Engineer to scale up our analytical pipeline!

🚀 If you want to join a fast growing startup decarbonising the production of critical raw materials to reach sustainable abundance, feel free to reach out!

More details and positions available on our job board

December 18, 2024

We’re delighted to announce our €3.3M Pre-Seed Funding! 🧬🦠🧪⚗️🏭