FERM FOOD Receives EU Authorisation to Use Fermented Rapeseed Cake in Food

FERM FOOD, a Danish producer of fermented ingredients, has received EU authorisation to market fermented rapeseed cake as a food ingredient. Previously considered a novel food, rapeseed cake was mainly used for animal feed and biogas due to restrictions on its human consumption. However, FERM FOOD's patented fermentation process breaks down unwanted compounds like glucosinolates, allowing the protein-rich ingredient to be used in a variety of foods such as bread, cakes, and plant-based products.

This fermented rapeseed cake not only contains 28-30% protein but also gains preservative abilities post-fermentation, naturally extending the shelf life of food products without the need for additives. The food industry has shown great interest in this innovative ingredient, with one bakery in Denmark already using it in several bread recipes. Similar concepts are also being explored in other European countries, such as Bulgaria and the Netherlands, with the goal of creating high-value, plant-based ingredients to meet consumer demand for clean-label foods.