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Our alternative protein literature library features resources for plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins pulled by our science and technology team.

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German specialty chemicals company Wacker has secured EU approval for its fermentation-derived amino acids, which can be used as plant-based additives to boost the palatability of pet food. Chemicals giant Wacker is taking its vegan amino-acid-based solutions to pet food, after obtaining approval from the European Commission to use its fermentation-derived ingredients as feed additives. The EU’s decision covers the German company’s L-cysteine and L-cystine ingredients, which are sold under the Fermopure label and can be used as flavour precursors and components for better-tasting animal feed. These amino acids can be used as sensory additives for all animal species, and have previously secured a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The company says this provides pet food manufacturers with a clear regulatory framework for the use of Fermopure, whose approved ingredients include natural L-cystine pet food, and four variants of L-cysteine, spanning hydrochloride monohydrate, hydrochloride monohydrate 20 mesh, hydrochloride anhydrous, and free base. Wacker’s amino acids are highly effective at low doses Wacker is over a century old and produces advanced specialty chemical and biotechnological products, including cyclodextrin and cysteine products derived from fermentation, for the personal care, life science, and food sectors. It calls itself...

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