Leeds-based MicroLub raises €8.7 million to help food makers cut fat without sacrificing taste and texture
MicroLub, a Leeds-based DeepTech ingredient solutions company that develops protein-based biolubricant technologies for replacing fats and oils in food and personal care products, has completed an €8.7 million ($10 million) funding round. The round was led by Northern Gritstone, with participation from all of MicroLub’s existing investors, including NPIF II – PXN Equity Finance, which […] The…
Leeds-based DeepTech company MicroLub has secured €8.7 million in funding to help food manufacturers reduce fat content without sacrificing taste and texture. Led by Northern Gritstone, the round also saw participation from MicroLub's existing investors. The company's patented protein-based technology enables manufacturers to reformulate products with reduced fat and increased protein content while maintaining the sensory experience that drives consumer purchasing decisions.
This technology addresses the growing pressure on food manufacturers to improve nutritional profiles due to tighter regulations and changing eating habits, particularly with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medicines. By replicating the lubrication properties of fat using water, MicroLub's solution allows for up to 75% reduction in fat content without compromising taste, texture, or mouthfeel.
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