{
  "id": 8007808,
  "title": "Leeds-based MicroLub raises €8.7 million to help food makers cut fat without sacrificing taste and texture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/leeds-based-microlub-raises-8-7-million-to-help-food-makers-cut-fat",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:44:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EU-Startups",
    "slug": "eu-startups",
    "url": "https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/09/leeds-based-microlub-raises-e8-7-million-to-help-food-makers-cut-fat-without-sacrificing-taste-and-texture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}