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        MycoTechnology, a company specializing in mycelial fermentation, has successfully scaled the production of a new sweetener derived from honey truffles from a lab bench to 3,000 l tanks.
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        The honey truffle sweetener, made from a sweet protein, claims to be more potent than regular sugar, has a clean taste profile, is non-allergenic, non-toxic, and is fully digestible by the human body.
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          Alkion BioInnovations
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         (formerly Alkion BioPharma) is another company that develops sweet proteins as an alternative to sugar. However, its sweet protein is only 300x sweeter than sugar, while MycoTechnology&rsquo;s honey truffle sweetener claims to be 1,500&ndash;2,500x sweeter than sugar with a similar calorie content to other proteins. 
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 <p>MycoTechnology, a firm that focuses on mycelial fermentation, has managed to increase the production of a novel sweetener made from honey truffles from a laboratory setup to 3,000 l tanks. </p>
 <p>This honey truffle sweetener, which is derived from a sweet protein, is said to be stronger than conventional sugar. Plus, it has a clean taste, is safe for those with allergies, non-poisonous, and can be fully digested by humans. </p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/517448"> Alkion BioInnovations </a> (formerly Alkion BioPharma) is another company that develops sweet proteins as an alternative to sugar. However, its sweet protein is only 300x sweeter than sugar, while MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener claims to be 1,500–2,500x sweeter than sugar with a similar calorie content to other proteins.</p>

MycoTechnology scales production of first-ever honey truffle sweetener

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 <p>The fermentation expert, MycoTechnology, has collaborated with the US chocolate brand, Macalat, to develop a dark chocolate bar that is sugar-free, organic, and vegan. This is made possible by using ClearIQ, a flavor modifier originating from mushroom mycelium.</p>
 <p>The company states that implementing ClearIQ in Macalat's latest chocolate bar negates the requirement for sugar and any artificial sweeteners. It also neutralizes the bitterness and certain displeasing tones typically linked with dark chocolate.</p>
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MycoTechnology partners with Macalat to develop sugar-free dark chocolate

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  <p>MycoTechnology has announced the appointment of Michael Leonard as its new CEO. Leonard will take over from Alan Hahn, the co-founder and former CEO, who will transition to the role of executive chairman.</p>
  <p>With a background of over 20 years in food technology and innovation, Leonard brings valuable experience to MycoTechnology. Previously, he served as the CEO of Motif FoodWorks and held senior positions at Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, International Flavors & Fragrances, and DuPont Nutrition & Health. Leonard holds a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.</p>
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MycoTechnology appoints Michael Leonard as new CEO

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 <p>MycoTechnology, a developer of functional protein ingredients from mycelium, has appointed Michael Leonard as its new CEO, succeeding co-founder and former CEO Alan Hahn, who will assume the role of executive chairman.</p>
 <p>Michael Leonard brings over 20 years of experience in food technology and innovation. Previously, he was the CEO of <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/728236">Motif FoodWorks</a> and held senior positions at Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, International Flavors &amp; Fragrances, and DuPont Nutrition &amp; Health. He holds a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.</p>
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  <li><p>MycoTechnology has launched a Fermentation-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform to help startups scale up fermentation processes by overcoming bottlenecks, delays, and rising costs.</p></li>
  <li><p>The FaaS platform offers fermentation vessels of three sizes (300-liter, 3,000-liter, and 90,000-liter) for low oxygen transfer rates (OTR) fermentation, with plans for high OTR fermentation in the future.</p></li>
  <li><p>The FaaS model allows MycoTechnology to generate revenue from its fixed assets to fund advanced research and support growth.</p></li>
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 <p>MycoTechnology, a Colorado-based plant-based ingredient producer, has partnered with industry leader IFF to develop mycelia-based alternative proteins for the European market. This partnership sees MycoTechnology utilizing IFF’s “RE-IMAGINE PROTEIN” innovation program and gaining access to its facilities and culinary design center in Denmark.</p>
 <p>The Europe-focused collaboration represents an expansion of the existing partnership between the two companies, which has already seen them working together in the US and currently in the APAC region.</p>
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MycoTechnology scales production of first-ever honey truffle sweetener

MycoTechnology partners with Macalat to develop sugar-free dark chocolate

MycoTechnology appoints Michael Leonard as new CEO

MycoTechnology appoints Michael Leonard as new CEO

MycoTechnology unveils FaaS platform to scale bioproducts development

MycoTechnology partners with IFF to co-develop alternative proteins

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MycoTechnology secured USD 85 million in a series E round

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