Copenhagen-based SUMM Ingredients, previously generally known as Nutrumami, has secured €1.7 million in recent funding because it rebrands and strengthens its management group. The corporate is getting ready to launch its first multifunctional ingredient, “FermiPro”, later this yr.
The spherical was backed by EIFO and BoxOne, becoming a member of current buyers Kost Capital and Planetary Influence Ventures. The funding will speed up manufacturing and assist the industrial rollout of FermiPro, anticipated to launch with clients in autumn 2025.
“Our mission is to pioneer a brand new ingredient class – multifunctional, fermented proteins – that ship style, texture, and diet in a single answer. This provides meals producers a wiser method to create clean-label, plant-centric meals which might be more healthy, extra flavourful, and much easier to formulate,” mentioned Frederik Jensen, Chief Government Officer and Founding father of SUMM Components.
FermiPro is a fermented multifunctional protein designed to present meals producers a brand new toolkit for creating plant-based and hybrid merchandise. It delivers complicated umami flavour and kokumi (mouthfulness) typically related to meat-based dishes, naturally builds texture and mouthfeel with out components, and improves dietary high quality with protein, minerals, and B-vitamins. By combining these features, FermiPro reduces the necessity for flavourings, starches, gums, and E-numbers whereas enabling better use of legumes.
Axel Bjørum, Inexperienced Transition at EIFO, commented: “Summ Components is a robust instance of how Danish foodtech can set new worldwide requirements. With a extremely succesful group and a expertise addressing the actual demand for more healthy and extra pure meals, they align intently with EIFO’s technique to again firms that may drive development whereas contributing to a extra sustainable future.”
The corporate is already showcasing product purposes in a number of classes. These embrace FermiPro Cultured ProMix for plant-based cheese, attaining double-digit protein and 30% much less fats with out modified starches; FermiPro Bouillon Creamer for prepared meals; FermiPro Saucier for creamy, dairy-free sauces; FermiPro Texture+ for hybrid and plant-based meats; and FermiPro Plant Booster seasonings, which allow as much as 30% salt discount whereas sustaining robust flavour.
Alongside the rebrand, SUMM Components has strengthened its management group with the appointment of Kasper Bus as Chief Industrial Officer. Bus brings worldwide expertise from senior roles at AAK, IMCD, Barry Callebaut, and Kohlberg.
“With Kasper on board, we acquire a robust industrial driver who can bridge our expertise with market wants. It’s a vital step in bringing our substances to clients globally,” added Jensen.
