Thursday, April 3, 2025

Savor creates butter from carbon dioxide for plant- and animal-free alternative

Savor, a biotech company backed by Bill Gates, has introduced a butter made entirely from carbon dioxide (CO), green hydrogen (GH), and methane (CH). The product, which is both plant- and animal-free, will be available in select restaurants later this year.

The San Jose-based company produces food-grade fats by transforming CO and other gases into fatty acids, bypassing traditional agriculture-based production processes. This method reduces land and water usage and eliminates a significant portion of the greenhouse gas emissions typical of conventional fat production.

Savor’s butter has already been sampled at exclusive dinners in San Francisco and New York, coinciding with the company’s recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Sustainability. Savor’s product is legally recognised as safe for sale in the U.S., with a General Recognition of Safety (GRAS) certification.

Savor’s ability to produce fats with higher concentrations of medium-chain and odd-chain fatty acids distinguishes them from conventional agricultural fats, offering potential health benefits. The company is exploring opportunities to collaborate with multinational companies in food and cosmetics, leveraging its scalable technology to produce a range of fats suited for various industries.

The company has also recently opened a 25,000-square-foot pilot production facility in Batavia, Illinois, further supporting its expansion and ability to meet growing demand for sustainable fat solutions.

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