Plant-based Evo Foods has teamed up with the biological programming company Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a method to produce animal-free egg proteins for Evo products.
In 2020, Evo began with the goal to end animal agriculture by creating substitutes for animal-derived products that replicate the texture, taste, cooking properties, and nutritional profile of eggs. At a recent San Francisco showcase, the company said that it believes that its new product is more closely aligned with its goal.
"As consumers and food brands alike call for more sustainable food options, we are excited to collaborate with Ginkgo to pioneer a new class of animal-free ingredients," said Kartik Dixit, CEO of Evo Foods, in a statement. "Evo is committed to playing a part in feeding our ever-growing world, and this partnership will support us as we develop next-generation products in this market."
Evo Foods uses Ginkgo Bioworks’ cell development kits, which cut the cost of launching a complete cell program, and speeds development timelines to build the engineered biological material, according to the companies.
"Ginkgo is always looking for new ways to help developers solve massive societal challenges through the use of biology and partnering with Evo Foods to create more sustainable food ingredients is the perfect opportunity," said Jason Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Ginkgo Bioworks, in a statement.
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