FoodTech · Renewable Energy
Solar Foods
Producing the world's most sustainable protein from air, water, and renewable electricity.
Producing the world's most sustainable protein from air, water, and renewable electricity.
Solar Foods was founded in 2017 by researchers from VTT and LUT University in Finland. The company has developed Solein® — a complete protein with the nutritional profile of meat or soy, produced through a process that needs only air, water, and renewable electricity.
From its Factory 01 in Vantaa, Solar Foods is redefining what food can be in a world facing climate, land, and water constraints.
A revolutionary bioprocess converting CO₂ and renewable electricity into nutrient-rich Solein®.
Carbon dioxide from the air is captured as a key carbon source.
100% renewable electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Microbes feed on hydrogen and CO₂ to grow Solein® biomass.
Dried, neutral-tasting yellow powder ready for any food application.
First commercial-scale protein produced from air and electricity.
Industrial facility in Vantaa producing Solein® at scale.
Approved for human consumption in Singapore and the EU.
Used in meat alternatives, drinks, snacks, and ice cream.
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