Sophie’s BioNutrients introduces sustainable and nutritious ice cream with double action for the sweet tooth.
WAGENINGEN, Netherlands, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sophie’s BioNutrients, a next-generation sustainable urban food production technology company, together with the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), a facilitator of green solutions in Denmark, collaborated to create the first chlorella-based ice cream, made from Sophie’s BioNutrients dairy-free Chlorella Protein Concentrate. With vegan, dairy-free options for ice cream on the rise in response to growing consumer demand for plant-based alternatives, this 100% plant-based ice cream is a welcome addition.
A sweet deal with every scoop of Sophie’s BioNutrients vegan Chlorella ice cream
Unlike the usual plant-based ice cream, this ice cream innovation has a complete nutrition profile, and combined with other functional ingredients that mimic the natural ice cream texture and easily create many popular ice cream flavors that with add-on toppings.
Whatever dairy can do, microalgae can do in the future
The Sophie’s BioNutrients team collaborated with a team of technical experts at the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) who conducted an initial screening of potential ingredients and followed the application test to produce vegan-friendly ice cream. A one-ounce serving of chlorella ice cream has the potential to provide twice the recommended daily intake of B12. Chlorella is also a good source of iron that is not found in cow’s milk. It is also a sustainable harvest with no cows injured in the process and a much lower carbon footprint.
“Microalgae is one of the most nutritious and versatile resources on the planet. Today we show another part of the limitless possibilities that this superfood has to offer – a dairy and lactose-free alternative to ice cream that, thanks to microalgae, offers a higher nutrition content than most available dairy-free alternatives. We are extremely excited for this development in allergen-free foods and the prospect of more inclusive dining,” said Eugene WangCo-Founder and CEO of Sophie’s BioNutrients.
Anne Louise Dannesboe Nielsen, Director of Food Technology at the Danish Technological Institute also shared, “Microalgae is definitely part of the future. It is a sustainable ingredient with great potential in many food applications. At DTI, we are increasingly experiencing interest in microalgae and excited to help grow, understand and explore its potential.
Working to create a more sustainable food future
This latest innovation is set against the backdrop of rising food inflation and worrying food security issues around the world due to the political and economic situation as well as the recent COVID 19 pandemic. The increase in awareness of more sustainable food sources has also been a key factor driving the market.
According to the international market research company Research and Markets, the global vegan ice cream market is valued US$ 592.8 million in 2021 and is expected to be reached US$ 833.8 million in 2027, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.45% from 2022 to 2027.
Sophie’s BioNutrients produces a neutral colored unadulterated microalgae flour grown naturally from Chlorella vulgaris is a species of flowering plant and harvested within three days in a protected environment.
The microalgae strains (Chlorella vulgaris is a species of flowering plant) used in Sophie’s BioNutrients are US GRAS and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) approved for use as food ingredients or supplements.
At the heart of the Danish Technological Institute is partnership, and it combines the potential of people, nature, and technology to make all lives better. The Institute provides expertise in delivering products that consumers prefer to create the next Sophie’s BioNutrients.
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About Sophie’s BioNutrients
Sophie’s BioNutrients, a B2B food technology company, is on a mission to unleash the infinite possibilities of nature, restore the planet and eliminate food allergies. It aims to achieve this by creating a plant-based, protein-rich alternative to meat and seafood using microalgae, the mother of all animal and plant life. Sophie’s BioNutrients is a Foodtech 500 start-up and winner of MassChallenge 2021.
About the Danish Technological Institute (DTI)
The Danish Technological Institute is one of the strongest partners when it comes to developing and implementing high-tech solutions in companies. DTI is a key partner in ensuring that green transitions take place in companies regarding energy, materials, and food. The green transition requires technological know-how and test facilities ready for industrial use and partnerships to achieve its goals.
SOURCE Sophie’s Bionutrients
