BERKELEY, CALIF. — Shiru has launched two ingredients under its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Flourish called uPro and OleoPro. Flourish is a platform the company uses to reduce the discovery timeline for ingredients perceived as natural.
UPro is a functional, structured protein developed from “naturally sourced potato protein.” Shiru said uPro offers manufacturers a clean label texturizer, emulsifier and thickener. The ingredient also allows for high oil and water incorporation.
OleoPro is a protein-enabled fat alternative that is formulated with unsaturated liquid oil and potato protein that is solid at room temperature. Shiru said the protein also delivers a greater than 90% reduction in saturated fat when compared to conventional solid fats.
“UPro and OleoPro demonstrate how AI can rapidly identify natural ingredients to solve critical formulation challenges,” said Jasmin Hume, PhD, founder and chief executive officer of Shiru. “Our Flourish platform’s ability to analyze millions of proteins quickly and precisely means food companies can immediately implement clean label, sustainable solutions at a moment when speed and performance matter most.”Enjoying this content? Learn about more disruptive startups on the Food Entrepreneur page.
