Luyef Biotechnologies

Luyef Biotechnologies is a food technology company that develops solutions for cell-cultivated meat production and plant-based alternatives. The company's flagship product TAMEE (The Authentic Meat-Eating Experience) is a bovine myoglobin-based ingredient developed through precision fermentation that enhances the flavor, color, and aroma of plant-based and cultivated meat products. The company has received authorization to produce and sell TAMEE in Chile.

Luyef's technology portfolio includes the development of thermostable growth factors and nutrient-rich media supplements created by upcycling agro-industrial byproducts. The company uses biotechnological innovations such as precision fermentation and the valorization of agro-industrial byproducts to replace expensive additives and animal-derived components in cell cultivation processes. The company employs a strain of Trichoderma (a soil-based fungus) and lipid-rich yeast to develop a sustainable and cost-efficient medium for cell-cultivated meat production.

While maintaining its focus on cellular agriculture, Luyef has expanded its scope to serve multiple industries including biomedicine and cosmetics. The company's technology platform also incorporates an algae scaffold for developing hybrid plant-based and cultivated meat products.