The Finnish foodtech company Solar Foods has started the commercialization of its protein Solein in the United States, focusing on the health and performance nutrition market. Solein Protein Bites is a product concept for a protein snack made with Solein.

Solar Foods creates product concepts to demonstrate Solein’s capabilities and suitability for different use cases for consumer products.

Compared to other protein sources like soy, pea or whey, Solein is nutritionally unique. It combines the best qualities of animal- and plant-based proteins: it has all the 9 essential amino acids without cholesterol or saturated fats. Solein contains iron and vitamin B₁₂, which plant-based proteins lack. Solein also surpasses both in sustainability, as its production has a radically lower environmental impact.

Solein is also a versatile ingredient: thanks to its mild taste, products made with Solein can taste like anything Solein Protein Bites – Nut Mix Edition is a protein-packed snack served in bite-sized pieces. A good source of protein, the bites also contain iron and vitamin B₁₂. The deliciously chewy bites contain real peanut butter and crunchy hazelnuts, and are enrobed in smooth, chocolate-flavoured coating. Thanks to Solein’s unique characteristics, the product is 100% animal-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and contains no cholesterol or soy, making it suitable for many different diets while providing an exceptional nutritional profile.

Solar Foods’ mission is to revolutionize the global food system. Now, the company will primarily focus on the Health & Performance nutrition segment in the United States, which is one of the largest global markets for high-protein products. Driven by health, nutrition and fitness trends, consumers in this segment demonstrate a high demand for nutrient-dense products that taste great and are sustainable, while being low in fat and sugar.

A nutritional powerhouse, Solein has a protein content* of 78% with all nine essential amino acids, 10% total dietary fiber, 6% fats, 2% carbohydrates and 4% essential minerals, including iron (1,1g/kg) and vitamin B₁₂ (5µg/kg). Solein is cultivated through a groundbreaking fermentation process that uses air and renewable electricity as its primary resources. Its production is independent of weather and climate conditions, land use and large-scale water consumption, making it one of the most sustainable proteins in the world.

* From dry weight