Lasso, a food technology company, has officially launched its proprietary Lasso SpinTech technology, aimed at creating clean-label, protein-rich products from simple ingredients. The company has secured $6.5 million in funding to accelerate the commercialization of its innovative technology. Lasso's technology utilizes centrifugal force to spin ingredients into fibers, allowing for the production of a variety of food products without artificial additives, high-heat processing, or excessive sugars, maintaining the nutritional value of the ingredients.

The technology behind Lasso originated from Harvard University's Wyss Institute, where engineers developed an advanced fiber-spinning system similar to a cotton candy machine, capable of producing food-grade fibers from various ingredients. Originally launched as Tender Food in 2020 for plant-based meat production, Lasso has now expanded into new food categories with products such as protein-packed snacks, bars, and pet food. With the ability to create over 1,000 different product options, Lasso's technology aims to meet the changing consumer demand for simpler, more nutritious food options in a cost-effective and scalable way.