IFT FIRST: How Membranes are ‘Cultivating’ the Future of Food in Precision Fermentation
In the expanding food and beverage industry, the role of precision fermentation is becoming increasingly prominent. The employment of membrane technologies facilitates a secure, efficient, and effective separation of materials, a technique that is gaining traction in the current market and promises to be influential in the future. In a session recorded for IFT First, industry experts Kristopher Olson, Mariusz Grzelakowski,and Benjamin Weaver explain the concept of precision fermentation, differentiating it from other fermentation methodologies. They discuss its evolution and the disruptive potential of membrane separation within this field, from plant-based proteins to beverages and biotechnology.
Presentation Summary:
The global population is escalating at an unparalleled pace, exerting immense strain on our food resources. Technological advancements will be instrumental in augmenting agricultural productivity to cater to the nutritional needs of billions more people expected in the coming decades. Precision fermentation, a technology that leverages engineered microorganisms for food and food ingredient production, presents a promising solution. However, to ensure scalability of precision fermentation, it is crucial to have reliable and economically viable downstream processing technologies. Membrane separation technology can significantly enhance precision fermentation processes by facilitating cell mass removal, concentration and purification of target molecules.
When selecting a membrane partner, it’s important to seek innovative solutions, optimized membrane configurations, and a partner that provides a comprehensive approach seamlessly integrating membrane technology into the overall process. As highlighted by the experts at Solecta, membranes are shaping the future of food by facilitating the scaling up of precision fermentation. Membrane technology can enable precision fermentation processes to yield safe, uniform and cost-effective food ingredients that are essential to sustainably nourish our growing population.
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