Solar Food, Ajinomoto Group unveil new products featuring air-based protein in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Solar Foods, a plant based protein manufacturer, has announced the launch of two new products incorporating its air-based protein, Solein, through a collaboration with Ajinomoto Group.
This partnership marks a notable expansion for Solar Foods, with the introduction of Traditional Flowering Mooncakes and Ice Cream Sandwiches set to debut in Singapore.
These products are being launched under Ajinomoto’s newly established conscious brand, Atlr.72™.
Founded in 2017, Solar Foods is a company specializing in the production of single-cell protein, which serves as a meat alternative.
The company is renowned for its creation of Solein, a unique protein derived from air.
Unlike traditional proteins, Solein is neither plant-based nor animal-based; it is sourced from a natural, unmodified single-cell organism.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc., a Japanese multinational corporation, is known for its diverse range of products and services.
The company’s offerings include seasonings, cooking oils, frozen foods, beverages, sweeteners, and pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, Ajinomoto manufactures interlayer insulating materials used in semiconductor packages for personal computers and various amino acids.
This launch represents a pivotal moment for Solar Foods, as it signifies the broader consumer availability of Solein and its transition to larger-scale commercial use.
The mooncakes and ice cream sandwiches will be available for a limited time at Ajinomoto’s pop-up stores located at Takashimaya Singapore, starting August 12, and One Holland Village, beginning August 30.
The timing of this release aligns with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a period when traditional mooncakes are commonly exchanged among Singaporeans.
Singapore has granted regulatory approval for Solein, making it an ideal location for this pilot project.
Looking ahead, Ajinomoto plans to broaden the reach of the Atlr.72™ brand, aiming to introduce Solein-based products in additional markets and expand its product range.
Anticipated regulatory developments include the expected General Recognition as Safe (GRAS) status for Solein in the United States, which could facilitate further market entry and commercial opportunities.
This launch follows Solar Foods’ recent milestones, including the debut of Solein in a chocolate bar by Finnish producer Fazer earlier this year. A
Additionally, Solar Foods has inaugurated what it claims as the world’s first commercial-scale air-based protein production facility in Vantaa, Finland, capable of producing 160 tons of Solein annually.
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