Zukora™ Honey Truffle Sweet Protein Benefits
Naturally Derived
Honey Truffle Sweet Protein is a naturally derived ingredient from the honey truffle. MycoTechnology isolated the protein responsible for the sweetness of the honey truffle and is now producing Honey Truffle Sweet Protein to support sugar reduction and clean-label formulations.
Clean Taste
Delivers a smooth, pure sweetness with no bitterness, metallic notes, or lingering aftertaste. Perfect for mitigating off-flavors in chocolate, proteins, or other functional ingredients.
Fully Digestible &
Gut Microbiome Friendly
Fully broken down in the digestive system into familiar amino acids, making it suitable for everyday consumption.
Gut microbiome friendly based on studies conducted to date.
Competitive
Cost-in-Use
Up to 2,500 times sweeter than sucrose (depending on application) and cost-in-use competitive with sugar, with future economies of scale projecting it to become competitive against other high-intensity sweeteners.
Highly Soluble
Dissolves readily in water, supporting smooth integration into ready-to-mix beverages and powdered supplements. Ideal for high-demand categories like sports nutrition and functional drinks.
Scalable
Manufactured via advanced fermentation for reliable, consistent production at scale. Facilities are optimized for large-scale output without dependency on climate or seasonal variability.
Zukora™ Honey Truffle Sweet Protein’s lack of bitterness and metallic off-flavors make it unique in the high intensity sweetener landscape. This ingredient can add sweetness and solve formulation challenges where there is inherent bitterness (e.g., from chocolate, functional ingredients, proteins, etc.) Adoption of Honey Truffle Sweet Protein continues to gain traction in new food categories as chefs, product developers and formulators incorporate the ingredient into their culinary toolbox.
Ready-to-Mix Beverages
Sports Nutrition Powders
Powdered Supplements
Protein Shakes
Chocolate
