The world’s first whey protein alternative engineered for performance. The first product line from Mara.Bio utilising the power of fermentation and the genius of edible fungi.
Our vision
A more productive, efficient world, with less impact
Our mission
To combine science, innovative thought and environmental responsibility to shape the food landscape of tomorrow
High-yield fermentation process
Minimum inputs, lower ‘foodprint’fvf
Not reliant on seasons, more resilient process
Clean label,
minimal processing
High bioavailability, improved digestibility
Less water, less land used, less emissions
A versatile, natural ingredient
Finished product is a complete protein and will address issues of taste, mouthfeel, texture, digestibility and bioavailability that are inherent in existing alternative proteins.
Flexitein is the only whole food source, non-animal derived complete protein that has demonstrated parity with whey protein for muscle protein synthesis.
It is gluten-free, rich in proteins, fibres, vitamins and minerals. It contains essential amino acids required for muscle protein synthesis such as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA).
Flexitein’s other advantage, beyond its functional attributes, is a versatile flavour and colour direction due to neutral profile, which offsets a key issue with pea and soy proteins. A circular process is used to reuse heat generated during fermentation to preheat the drying process of Flexitein. The resulting dried product has a long shelf life can be stored and transported under ambient temperature conditions.
Toitū whanake, ngā kai hauora.
Sustainable development, healthy foods.
