Chromologics

About

Chromologics is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, founded in 2017 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. The company specializes in sustainable natural food colorants produced through proprietary fungal precision fermentation technology. Founded by Gerit Tolborg and Anders Ødum, Chromologics focuses on lab-grown food colorants derived from non-GMO fungal strains, providing sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to synthetic dyes. The company's core technology utilizes wild-type cell factories for precision fermentation, ensuring consistent and high-quality natural colorants. Key products include Natu.Red®, a flagship red colorant suitable for various food applications, and Sustainly.Red®, another red variant designed for food use. Chromologics aims to support food manufacturers by offering reliable, high-performing natural color solutions while promoting the integration of biotechnology in the food colorant industry. The company is transitioning from research and development to customer-oriented production, emphasizing product stability and reliable sourcing.