Better Dairy: breastmilk protein made by fermentation
Jevan Nagarajah founded Better Dairy in 2020. The company uses precision fermentation with genetically modified yeast to make lactopontin (LPN), a breastmilk protein, as a nutritious and sustainable milk alternative. Nagarajah calculated that 40,000 litres of water are needed to obtain just 1kg of pure LPN from milk.
Better Dairy raised $22m in Series A funding in 2022. It has partnered with manufacturers and is in early discussions with leading infant formula brands, and it estimates its process cuts water use by 60% and greenhouse gas emissions by 85%.
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Registered as BETTER DAIRY LIMITEDCompany 12393734Activesince 9 January 2020· London
Role: Founder
Better Dairy grows lactopontin, a breastmilk protein, by precision fermentation as a nutritious and sustainable milk alternative.
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