Single cell protein production in Finland
A story about howFinnish researchers are using industrial side streams – from the forestry sector or the bioethanol industry - that contain renewable carbon sources to produce Pekilo mycoprotein, a form of single cell protein (SCP) derived from fungi, was our seventh most read story last month.
This SCP is touted as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soy protein concentrate in fish feed.
The experts involved are part of a biotech venture called Enifer Bio, which began life in the startup incubator, Launchpad, run by Finnish technical research organization, VTT.
Finland and some other countries have long history using Pekilo protein in poultry and pig feed.
“Actually, the Finnish Pekilo based process is the longest running single cell production method for feed protein in the world,” Heikki Keskitalo, CTO, Enifer Bio, told us. He has spent years studying the Pekilo process.
