MicroLub
United Kingdom · Foodtech · Industrial tech
MicroLub develops protein-based ingredients that use microscopic lubrication to help food and personal-care manufacturers reduce fats and oils while retaining texture.
Product
MicroLub makes protein-based ingredients designed to reproduce the lubrication and mouthfeel that fats and oils provide. Its microgel technology reduces friction at a microscopic level, allowing manufacturers to lower fat and calorie content or increase protein while preserving smoothness, creaminess and texture. The ingredients can also support simpler formulations in food and personal-care products.
The company works with R&D teams and formulation scientists at food manufacturers, ingredient businesses and personal-care brands. It has moved from laboratory-scale work into industrial-scale manufacturing and is running with large food and ingredient companies as it advances applications toward commercial agreements. Its current focus includes dairy, bakery, beverages, plant-based foods and other products where fat reduction can otherwise compromise sensory quality.
- Headquarters
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Product
- Protein-based biolubricants for fat and oil replacement
- Customers
- Food manufacturers, ingredient companies and personal-care product developers
- Maturity
- Industrial-scale manufacturing, with commercialisation underway
Funding history
1 round · 1 with disclosed amounts| Announced | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| £7 million funding round | £7M | Northern Gritstone — LeadNPIF II - PXN Equity Finance — Participant |