Potential Benefit of Superbrewed Food’s Sustainable Postbiotic Protein on Warfighter Health 

Member: Superbrewed Food 

Through this project, member Superbrewed Food (SBF) will produce sustainable protein, formulate it into a format that would be desired by warfighters, and conduct ex vivo studies to identify the nutrition and functional food benefits associated with their postbiotic protein ingredient. There are several areas where SBF’s postbiotic protein could potentially enhance performance, including increased energy/endurance, shortened recovery times, improved focus and concentration, and overall performance and military readiness. 

SBF’s postbiotic protein is a whole-cell ingredient that is not chemically processed, is >85wt% protein and contains a comparable amino acid profile to that of whey protein isolate. The Postbiotic Protein is also a good to excellent source of five different B-vitamins, six essential minerals, and two biogenic amines. Due to the high nutrient density, this protein source could potentially support multiple health benefits to include but not limited to enhancing the immune system, reducing oxidative stress, and improving both gut health and muscle recovery. Moreover, it can be sustainably produced at a fraction of the water and CO2 intensity of animal proteins, is affordably fermented by anaerobic fermentation, and has no known food allergen concerns. Overall, the production of postbiotic cultured protein can support sustainable food production by improving protein quality, reducing waste, lessening environmental impact, and improving food security.   

Year launched: 2023 

Funding source: BioMADE Climate Change Project Call