MYCL took tempeh as inspiration for its mycelium-based leather alternative, which uses two-thirds less water than the conventional cow-derived material.
The Coloradan startup claims its mycelium-based fermentation tech can enhance the flavor, functionality, and nutritional profile of plant-based meat analogs.
“That’s something we will have to work on. When is the last time that a whole new category of food was created?” says co-founder and CEO Tyler Huggins.
John Legend and Natalie Portman have backed the San Francisco startup, which also announced a new plant that will increase production of its mycelium-based leather alternative by 10x.
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