KelpEat Introduces Crackers Featuring Solein Fermented Protein and Eu-Farmed Seaweed

Italian algae startup KelpEat has launched a new high-protein snack made with Solein®, a microbial protein from Finnish food tech company Solar Foods. These crackers, which include EU-farmed seaweed, contain over 35% protein, a full amino acid profile, and essential nutrients like vitamins B12 and B9. KelpEat's CEO, Luca Cerruti, sees this product as a bold step towards food sovereignty and environmental responsibility, describing it as a "radical sustainability statement" that promotes climate-positive foods.

Solar Foods views this collaboration as part of the commercial expansion of Solein, with plans for EU Novel Food approval by 2026. The company has shifted focus towards a global business strategy, particularly targeting the Health & Performance nutrition market. Having partnered with other companies like Fazer and Ajinomoto, Solar Foods is positioning Solein for success in high-protein products and healthy snacking, as seen in KelpEat's latest innovation. Chief commercial officer Juan Manuel Benítez-García emphasizes the real-world applications of Solein and its potential in the market.