Our Technology
Proprietary biorefinery processes that extract maximum value from agri-food by-products — from enzymatic treatment and mechanical cavitation to fermentation and spray drying.
From by-product to high-value output
Our integrated biorefinery approach uses a combination of biological and mechanical processes to separate, concentrate and stabilise valuable compounds from agricultural waste streams.
Sourcing & Stabilisation
UK-sourced agri-food by-products are collected, stabilised through fermentation or dehydration, and particle-size fractionated for processing.
Enzymatic Treatment
Food-grade enzymes break down cell structures to release bioactive compounds, polyphenols, carotenoids and cellulose fibres.
Mechanical Cavitation
Our proprietary cavitation process fibrillates cellulose, enhances extraction yields and produces highly refined materials compatible with industrial processes.
Separation & Concentration
Target compounds are separated using green solvents and filtration, then concentrated for maximum potency.
Drying & Encapsulation
Spray drying produces shelf-stable powders. Optional encapsulation masks off-flavours and improves bioaccessibility.
Access to a range of analytical and processing equipment, as well as kitchen facilities
Analytical equipment: Benchtop analytical instruments for characterisation of raw materials, extracts and finished products.
Processing: Spray dryer for powder production, fermentation equipment, mechanical processing and sample preparation facilities.
Quality systems: Working towards ISO 9001:2015 compliant project management. HACCP plan development and auditing capability for food safety assurance.
Protected processes and branded products
PhytoSource®
Registered trademark for our shelf-stable functional ingredient range
FibreForce™
Trademarked process for producing highly fibrillated cellulose fibres for the paper industry
Freedom to Operate
IP audit validated by Secerna LLC. Espacenet confirmed no existing patents on core methods