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Kern Tec’s technologies innovate by upcycling stone fruit kernels into ingredients for the food, beverage, cosmetic and industrial sectors.
About
Kern Tec is an Austria based upcycling and food tech company. With tech- and supply chain innovation Kern Tec is able to turn industrial byproducts into high value ingredients for the food & beverage industry but also for cosmetic and industrial applications.
Key Benefits
The innovative upcycling of stone fruit pits, like those from apricots, cherries, and plums, by Kern Tec is a breakthrough that harnesses a previously neglected resource for the food industry. The upcycling process yields new, sustainable ingredients and ready-to-use solutions that infuse circular economy principles into food production. Akin to nuts in versatility but more sustainable, these fruit kernels are transformed into plant-based milk alternatives, nut-free spreads, and gourmet oils, which bodes well for environmental conservation and culinary innovation. By leveraging fruit pits, Kern Tec reduces CO2 emissions and water consumption, presenting a valuable ingredient for foods with a lower environmental footprint. Engaging in this upcycling venture not only delights consumers with new and tasty food alternatives but also represents a significant stride towards responsible resource utilization, making it an admirable leap in innovative and sustainable food production.
Applications
Upcycling stone fruit pits has emerged as a creative and environmentally friendly way to reinvent waste materials into valuable products. Kern Tec has specialized in transforming previously unused fruit pits from apricots, cherries, and plums into innovative and sustainable ingredients and solutions for the food industry as a paste. Other companies then are able to create upcycled delights in the form of plant-based milk alternatives, nut-free spreads, gourmet oils, plant-based cheeses and more. Not only are these new food products delightful to consumers, but they also contribute to a circular economy by utilizing a resource that was once discarded, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and water consumption. Moreover, such products present an innovative approach to sustainability, meeting the rising demand for eco-friendly food alternatives while also offering a low environmental footprint.