Future-proof protein

PEKILO® is an ideal drop-in ingredient for food producers looking for a sustainable protein source with neutral taste and texture. PEKILO® contains up to 55% protein, 35% fibre and has an optimal amino acid composition.

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PEKILO® fact sheet

Protein

PEKILO® contains 55% protein with a balanced amino acid profile. It is an excellent complement to plant protein concentrates in diverse food applications.

Fiber

35% good quality fiber, consisting mainly of fungal beta-glucans. With PEKILO®, achieving nutritional claims for high protein and fiber in the final product is easily accomplished with a single ingredient.

Neutral

With no off-flavors, PEKILO® enables applications only limited by imagination. The neutral color and flavor lend themselves to a wide range of applications.

Applications

PEKILO® is an ideal drop-in ingredient for food producers looking for a sustainable protein source with neutral taste and texture. PEKILO® contains up to 55% protein, 35% fibre, has an optimal amino acid composition, and is rich in vitamin B.

Harri Kallioinen
Senior Vice President, R&D
Valio

New, plant-based sources of protein are gaining interest amongst consumers and demand is growing worldwide. In addition to traditional food production, we need new and sustainable ways of producing food. Enifer, a cutting-edge research company, has developed new ways of utilising the food industry’s side streams in the production of protein. That is why we think Enifer is an excellent partner for us in the development of new means for food production.

Read more about our collaboration with Valio

PEKILO® Timeline

2021

Research into food grade PEKILO® mycoprotein begins

Enifer develops a specific production process and mycoprotein ingredient suitable for the booming “plant-based” sector.

2024

Novel Foods application will be submitted

Novel Foods dossier will be submitted to food safety regulators in the European Union and beyond.

PEKILO® plant construction begins

The construction of an industrial scale plant to produce PEKILO® begins in Finland. The plant will have a capacity of 3000 tons per year once completed.

2026

Commercial PEKILO® food

First commercial deliveries of PEKILO® mycoprotein to the food industry expected.

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