michroma

About

Michroma is a biotechnology company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2019. The company specializes in synthetic biology to produce natural ingredients, focusing on sustainable alternatives to petrochemical and agricultural products. Michroma targets industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and fragrances. The company utilizes filamentous fungi as biofactories to engineer natural ingredients through advanced DNA sequencing and synthetic biology techniques. Their key offerings include Red+, a temperature-resistant red colorant for food processing, and the Synbio Toolkit, a platform for efficiently producing natural flavors, fragrances, and colorants. Michroma emphasizes sustainability by using fungal fermentation in bioreactors, which allows for ingredient synthesis without solvents. With $6.4 million raised in funding, Michroma is positioned to meet the growing demand for healthful and eco-friendly products. Their innovative approach combines expertise in synthetic biology and fermentation, providing stable and sustainable solutions for food and beverage manufacturers and cosmetics brands.