Revolutionizing Taste: Recombinant Brazzein & Pichia Pastoris Technology

Larryrossar1224 Jun, 2024Technology

Recombinant brazzein, a protein derived from the West African fruit Pentadiplandra brazzeana, is significantly sweeter than traditional sugar. This protein offers a natural, low-calorie sweetness, making it an ideal alternative for sugar in various food products. However, sourcing brazzein from its natural origin is neither sustainable nor scalable. Enter novel Pichia pastoris biosynthesis technology.