Amai Proteins receives multiple regulatory approvals for its zero-calorie sweet protein: Sweelin

ATLANTA – Summit to Promote Sugar Reduction and Reformulation – Amai Proteins, a developer of novel proteins that meet consumer and industry needs, has received multiple regulatory approvals for its zero-calorie sweet protein. sweelin®. These include the self-proclaimed GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) and FEMA-GRAS (Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association).

Sweelin® is a breakthrough 100% sweet protein that delivers 40-70% sugar reduction without compromising taste, health and sustainability.

When sugar consumption became a global health concern, Amai set out on a mission to revolutionize the way we sweeten our food and drinks. Sweelin®, a sweet protein made from Serendipity berries, offers an affordable, stable, consumer and environmentally friendly sweetener without sacrificing the delicious taste of sugar.

Amai has completed the creation of the required security data. These approvals enable the use of Sweelin® as a safe ingredient and flavor in the United States and beyond in applications ranging from food and beverages to dietary supplements. Amai is working to obtain additional regulatory approvals worldwide, including GRAS designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dr. Ilan Samish, CEO and Founder, said: “Amai, “sweet” in Japanese, takes on the challenge of making a global impact on the health of our people and our planet. What sets sweelin® apart from other sugar reducers is its pure taste, unique stability, sensory profile, safety profile, biomanufacturing process and affordability.

Like any protein, Sweelin® is easy to digest and consists of amino acids, the building blocks of all proteins. The world’s sweetest and most stable protein is inspired by proteins found in harsh conditions (e.g. Dead Sea, hot springs, acid swamps) and therefore suitable for mass market needs. These include soft drinks, juices, dairy products, alternative dairy products, sauces, spreads, snacks, ketchup, chocolate, peanut butter, energy bars, chewing gum, functional foods, dietary supplement formats such as gummy bears, shots, powders and more.

sweelin® is a product from Amai’s Pro³ Platform: Pro-Design AI-CPD (Computational Protein Design), Pro-Planet microbial precision fermentation and Pro-Taste food technology. Congratulations to David Baker, who just won a Nobel Prize for “Computational Protein Design.” Bioproduction through a protein brewery, similar to the method used to make beer, ensures consistent, scalable and sustainable production.

Amai has won numerous competitions, including the Extreme Tech Challenge, the world’s largest startup competition, where 2,000 startups are judged on market disruption, impact and team. In fact, numerous multinational food and beverage companies that evaluated sweelin® through paid collaborations were all enthusiastic about its performance.”

Rick Greubel, Chief Executive Officer of Amai, said: “Achieving these regulatory milestones brings us closer to commercialization. In the past, the ingredients industry has struggled to meet demand for healthy sweetness. sweelin® is revolutionizing this industry.”

Having achieved these milestones, Amai is committed to working with food, beverage and supplement manufacturers to collectively create a healthy and sustainable future for our people and our little blue planet.

We welcome you for tastings at Amai’s booth #6825 on Supply Side West, Las Vegas, October 30-31, 2024.

About Amai proteins
Amai Proteins develops designer proteins that meet the needs of consumers and industry. Our first product, sweelin®, is a calorie-free sweet protein designed to significantly replace sugar in foods and drinks. Our proteins are produced organically through a natural fermentation process. With our Pro³ Amai’s goal is to create future breakthroughs in the world of meat, plant and dairy proteins.