Nuritas’ AI-powered platform identifies and delivers plant-based peptides for food and beverage companies

Generally, it takes a lot of time, around 20 years or even more, for new ingredients to be introduced into the market. Moreover, the industry isn't capable of taking high risks in terms of expenses for research and development. However, our platform has demonstrated an impressive success rate of 69% during the discovery phase and over 80% during clinical trials. In addition, we have acquired more than 60 patents and have published 13 research papers. As a result, businesses can anticipate the arrival of two or more innovative ingredients every year along with the advantages of clinical benefits and trustworthy research results.

Franklyn-Miller explained how Nuritas' peptides can compete with animal protein. Their clinical trials are published in the Nutrients and Journal of Nutrition journals, which means that food and beverage companies can expect unambiguous claims from our clinical studies. Additionally, our ingredients have a distinctive edge in the market.

The product known as PeptiStrong, created by Nuritas, has been tested in a clinical trial and found to be an effective substitute for whey protein. This dietary ingredient has also been deemed safe for use in the United States, earning GRAS status, as well as in Europe, where it has been classified as a non-novel food. With these acknowledgements, PeptiStrong has proven to be a promising and potentially sustainable alternative to conventional whey protein.

According to his explanation, all of our peptides come from plants, and we conduct a rigorous quality check on the origin of the organic substances used, as well as each phase of the production procedure.

Instead of the usual way of finding and picking ingredients, Nuritas links certain healthy effects to the peptides in its collection of more than six million ingredients and discovers fresh plant-based sources during the process. To boost the taste and nutritional benefits of their offerings, the company employs advanced AI technologies such as deep learning and generative modelling. As a result, they aim to hasten product development, cut down expenses, and maintain compliance with laws and standards.

Conventional ways of finding new ingredients are sluggish and often involve only minor modifications of existing components or formulation techniques. At Nuritas, we have a different approach. Our AI platform has enabled us to create a vast library of more than six million peptides, which we can link to specific health benefits. Then, we can scour our sources to uncover the plant-based peptides that offer these benefits, introducing entirely new ingredients to the market.

Nuritas has a wide variety of ingredients available and manages their patents and licensing. They also provide advice to companies interested in the food and beverage industry. Their customer base consists of major FMCG manufacturers, such as Nestle, who use Nuritas' peptides in their products. This is especially important as the demand for sustainable and plant-based foods increases.

Tailored Nutrition Future-ahead

In the future, Nuritas anticipates that the AI-powered innovation in the industry will focus on personalized nutrition, wearable technologies, and genetics. They also plan to explore other areas for development.

Soon, we will be able to offer personalized medicine and nutrition. With our growing product portfolio, we will be able to create custom solutions based on an individual's epigenetic profile. We also anticipate advancements in wearable technology that will allow us to see the direct impact of our ingredients. As part of our clinical trials, we are currently using continuous blood glucose monitors, Oura rings, and EEG to track effectiveness. Moving forward, we plan to expand into genetics. Our AI platform will help us identify problems faster as it learns and improves. Additionally, we have new opportunities to explore in cell culture, preservatives, taste, and antimicrobials. There is plenty to learn and discover in this exciting field.

AI Widely Used In Multiple Industries Despite Public Skepticism

Younger generations, such as Gen Z and Millennial groups, are increasingly intrigued by the fusion of technology and food. However, many Americans are uneasy about the use of artificial intelligence in their everyday lives. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in May 2023 revealed that over 66% of Americans expressed worry over the potential negative consequences of AI, and approximately 61% felt that it posed a significant threat to society.

Although AI has proven beneficial for uncovering new ingredients for food, medicines, and agriculture, people's attitudes towards the technology are gradually changing as research in these fields becomes more noticeable. As reported in Reuters, Ion Stoica, a professor at UC Berkeley, noted that AI's constructive impacts, such as transforming the drug discovery process, are not as apparent as ChatGPT.

If a company wants to use an AI-based platform to make its operations more efficient (such as marketing, logistics, etc), they must input detailed information that caters to the company's goals, especially for generative AI. In the long term, it is imperative for consumer packaged goods brands to establish honest and solid relationships with technology providers that are capable of providing synchronized capabilities.

Nuritas has developed a unique way of obtaining peptides from plants, enabling them to give their clients exclusive ingredients that have functional advantages in a faster manner. By using Nuritas, food and beverage corporations can save time on creating and promoting their products, as they allow AI to handle the tedious task of identifying the active components for the ever-growing plant-based industry.