Yeastup AG, pioneers in the field of sustainable use of spent brewer’s yeast, provide nutritional proteins and dietary fibres for the food, beverage and cosmetics industries. Yeastin is a top-quality, highly versatile protein source that is also natural and sustainable. Other products derived from the cell wall of yeast include beta-glucans and mannans, which are marketed under the UpFiber brand. The goal of the founders is to make a real contribution to sustainability and the circular economy: Their vegan proteins and polysaccharides have the smallest possible carbon footprint and require neither arable land nor irrigation.
The brand Yeastin comprises vegan proteins obtained by upcycling spent brewer’s yeast. Using a newly developed process, the cell walls are gently disrupted to release the nutrients. The result is a high-quality protein with an excellent nutritional profile that is as valuable as that of animal proteins. Thanks to its neutral taste and high solubility, Yeastin can be used in a wide range of applications – predominantly meat and dairy alternatives. Furthermore, its numerous and versatile functionalities mean it can also act as an emulsifier or foaming agent, and thus replace eggs in vegan formulations, for example.
Said Daniel Gnos, Founder, Yeastup: “I have been aware of the incredible nutrient density in spent brewer’s yeast for a long time. To me, seeing these powerhouses being used only as animal feed or being disposed of was a senseless waste of highly valuable resources. Together with my co-founder Urs Briner and our team, I want to make an effective contribution to the protein supply for a steadily growing world population – and, at the same time, advocate sustainability, upcycling and a functioning circular economy.” For more visit yeastup.com
