2nd Nature has announced the upcoming launch of its first AI-discovered functional ingredients, expected to be available for commercial sampling in Q2 2026. These innovative ingredients include natural, non-calorie sweeteners and umami enhancers that help manufacturers create healthier foods, beverages, and personal care products. Importantly, these ingredients do not compromise taste or functionality.
The company has filed a patent to protect these compounds, which were discovered in crop side streams: byproducts of major crops like wheat, soy, rice, peanut, and corn. Typically, these materials are discarded or require costly disposal. However, 2nd Nature’s technology unlocks their hidden potential for ingredient production.
Using its proprietary AI platform, AgWaste Portal
, 2nd Nature analyzed the molecular makeup of agricultural waste. Unlike traditional methods, which involve years of trial-and-error, this AI approach reduces development time to just months. It maps molecular structures and predicts functional properties of small molecules, fibers, peptides, enzymes, and proteins, identifying high-performance compounds efficiently.
Since these ingredients come from widely available crop byproducts, production can be scaled easily and at low cost. Farmers and processors often pay to dispose of these materials, but now they can turn waste into revenue by producing valuable ingredients. This approach shortens supply chains and lowers costs while reducing environmental impact.
The patent covers a broad range of uses, including food, wellness, personal care, and medicine. This versatility highlights the wide potential of these compounds to enable healthier reformulations.
By providing natural alternatives to sugar and salt, these ingredients meet growing consumer demand for healthier options. The sweeteners mimic sugar’s taste without calories, while umami enhancers add savory depth without sodium. This breakthrough opens new opportunities for food makers to improve taste and health at the same time.
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