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Solein® Single-Cell Protein

Food technology

Addressing the need for sustainable and efficient protein production to reduce environmental impact and promote food security.

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Solar Foods Oy (Solar Foods Ltd)

Company Established Year

Since 2017

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Govt, Business, NGO

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Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

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worldwide

Awards and certifications

Singapore Novel Food Approval

2022

Solein cleared for commercial food use.

Nasdaq Green Equity Designation

2024

First Finnish company to receive this for sustainable environmental credentials.

Self-Affirmed GRAS Status in U.S.

2024

Recognized as safe for food use under FDA guidelines.

Product description

Solein® Single-Cell Protein is a revolutionary green B2B solution that tackles the pressing issue of sustainable protein production. By fermenting carbon dioxide, hydrogen, mineral nutrients, and electricity with a proprietary microbe, Solein creates a versatile powder rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, iron, and B vitamins. This innovative process not only extracts CO₂ from the air but also utilizes renewable electricity, significantly reducing the environmental footprint compared to traditional protein sources.

With the ability to produce protein without the need for agriculture inputs, Solein is a game-changer in the food industry. It requires only 0.1% of the land and 1% of the water used in beef production, while emitting just 1% of the greenhouse gases associated with beef. The approval of Solein as a novel food in Singapore and its recognition as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in the U.S. pave the way for its commercial applications in various food products.

Furthermore, Solein's production facilities are designed for scalability and climate independence, ensuring consistent high-quality nutrition for a wide range of food applications. Its versatility allows for use as a nutritional fortifier in dairy, meat alternatives, bakery items, beverages, and noodles, making it a valuable ingredient for global food manufacturers.

By partnering with industry leaders like Ajinomoto and testing recipes in popular foods such as mooncakes and ice cream, Solein demonstrates its adaptability and potential to transform the food market towards sustainability and resilience.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Revolutionary protein production from single-cell fermentation
  • Utilizes carbon dioxide, hydrogen, mineral nutrients, and electricity
  • High protein content with fats, carbohydrates, fiber, iron, and B vitamins
  • Minimal environmental impact compared to traditional protein sources
  • Novel food approval in Singapore and GRAS status in the U.S.
  • Scalable and climate-independent production facilities
  • Versatile applications in dairy, meat alternatives, bakery, beverages, and noodles
  • Potential to enter health & performance nutrition markets
  • Partnerships with industry leaders for global food supply
  • Contributes to sustainable food transformation and resilience

About the Company

Solar Foods is a Finnish food technology innovator founded in 2017 and operational from 2018, headquartered in Helsinki/Vantaa. The company produces Solein®, a novel, sustainable single-cell protein created by fermenting carbon dioxide and electricity—completely independent of traditional agriculture or photosynthesis. This revolutionary process requires just 0.1% of the land and 1% of the water compared to conventional beef production, drastically lowering environmental impact. With initial regulatory approval in Singapore (2022) and a self-affirmed GRAS status in the U.S. (2024), Solar Foods is scaling global commercialization. Factory 01 commenced production in spring 2024, followed by expansion plans for Factory 02 (12,800 t/year capacity), with further facilities under consideration. Listed on Nasdaq Helsinki First North Growth Market and holding Nasdaq Green designation, Solar Foods demonstrates robust commitment to eco-friendly innovation. Led by new CEO Rami Jokela as of April 2025, the company focuses on strategic scale-up for health & performance nutrition, targeting major markets including the U.S., EU, UK, and Singapore. Solar Foods’s vision is to revolutionize protein supply chains, combat land and water scarcity, and combat climate change by offering carbon-neutral, high-quality protein grown from air and renewable energy—ushering in a sustainable future for global food production.

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