ETERNAL

About

COMPANY HISTORY

FROM LAB TO MARKET

ETERNAL is at the forefront of precision fermentation for minimal carbon-footprint protein production. The company is dedicated to making ingredients like proteins not only high-nutritional but also accessible to all. ETERNAL optimises fermentation techniques for quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Thanks to innovative products, derived from fungi, ETERNAL offers a complete, animal-free food source with superior nutritional profiles.

MISSION

REVOLUTIONISE FOOD SYSTEMS 

ETERNAL is dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative food systems for humanity. The company aims to produce nutritious, affordable, and scalable food alternatives that are eco-friendly and cruelty-free. 

By leveraging the power of biotechnology, ETERNAL seeks to address global food security and environmental challenges.

ON THE HORIZON

INTEGRATED LABS

Today ETERNAL focuses on producing sustainable, animal-free food solutions using advanced biotechnology, specifically Mycofood™ from Fusarium venenatum

Their innovations aim to significantly reduce the environmental impact of food production, support global food security, and provide scalable, nutritious alternatives. 

As a finalist in NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, ETERNAL is also developing sustainable food systems for long-term space missions, highlighting their commitment to pioneering future-ready food technologies.

WE ARE RE-SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NUTRITION BY PRODUCING HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS WITH PRECISION FERMENTATION.

Alejandro Antalich
Chairman
Mark Fielding
Chief Commercial Officer
Paola Díaz
Chief Operating Officer
Lucas Gago
VP of Innovation
Lucía Minini
Supply Chain and Procurement Manager
Florencia Ferraro
Research and Development MANAGER
Martín Daners
Quality Assurance Manager
Juan Presa
Director of Legal Affairs
Lotta Lavonen
Director of Corporate Affairs
Dario Forneris
Head of Business Development
Graciela Guadalupe
Project Manager
Zafar Kanani
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Iván Vrkljan
Accounting Manager
Heikki Ojamo
Senior Bioprocess Advisor
Horacio Acerbo
Emeritus Founder
Melissa Hendrén
Synthetic Biology Advisor

FAQs

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  • What is Mycofood™?

    MycofoodTM is a 100% animal-free ingredient made from Fusarium venenatum biomass, a fungus that has already been approved for human consumption by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

  • What are the health and nutritional benefits of Mycofood™?

    MycofoodTM has an excellent nutritional profile and a balanced composition with high-quality proteins, polyunsaturated fatty-acids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

  • Is your Mycofood™ genetically modified?

    MycofoodTM is not a genetically modified organism (non-GMO). The fungus that we use for biomass production is a 100% natural organism that has not been genetically modified or altered in any way.

     
  • Can I be intolerant to Mycofood™?

    According to an analysis made by the Food Allergy Research Group, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (USA), the incidence of allergic reactions remains very low, with one reaction for every 24.3 million servings. That said, MycofoodTM is high in protein and fiber, which may cause intolerance. Also, products developed with our ingredient may contain some allergens such as egg, milk and gluten. Always be sure to double-check for any allergy advice on a product before its consumption.

     
  • Is Mycofood™ gluten-free?

    Yes, MycofoodTM is gluten-free, except when the formulation process of a specific product based on MycofoodTM includes any gluten-containing ingredient. Always be sure to double-check for any allergy advice on a product before its consumption.

     
  • Is Mycofood™ nut-free?

    Yes, our product is nut-free, except if the formulation process of a specific MycofoodTM product includes nut-containing ingredients. Always be sure to double-check for any allergy advice on a product before its consumption.

     
     
  • Is Mycofood™ able to reduce salt content?

    Yes, MycofoodTM presents a low sodium content. Moreover, various of our new biotechnological applications based on the biomass extract of the product can be used to flavor foods without using sodium chloride.

     
     
  • Is Mycofood™ Halal- or Kosher-certified?

    Yes, Mycofood™ is Halal-certified.

    We received our Halal certification in October 2023, and it is valid for one year. Mycofood™ does not currently have Kosher certification. However, there are no characteristics in Mycofood™ that would prevent it from being Halal- or Kosher-certified.

     
     
     
  • Does Mycofood™ contain soy or other related sources?

    There are no soy or soybean-derived products in MycofoodTM, but the formulation process of a specific product based on MycofoodTM can include the use of soy or soybean-derived products.

    Always be sure to double-check for any allergy advice on a product before its consumption.

     
     
     
     
  • How much carbon dioxide do you save the production process of Mycofood™?

    Relative to beef and chicken, the production of 1 kg of MycofoodTM reduces the emissions of carbon dioxide by 94% and 70%, respectively.

     
  • How much water is required to produce Mycofood™?

    To produce 1 kg of MycofoodTM, we use 388 L of water. Compared to beef and chicken, our production process reduces water consumption by 97% and 91%, respectively.

     
  • How much land is required to produce Mycofood™?

    Facilities to produce MycofoodTM occupy only a few hectares, typically 4 for a big facility. Compared to beef and chicken, the production of 1 kg of MycofoodTM reduces the use of land by 99% and 89%, respectively.