Allium Bio

Allium Bio is a Singapore-based food technology company founded in 2022 by Jonathan Ho and Albertus Sarwono. The company operates as a business-to-business (B2B) ingredient technology partner for food companies. Allium Bio specializes in developing sustainable and functional ingredients by combining microalgae and mycelium through a novel co-culture fermentation method. This symbiotic process is designed to produce a new plant-based protein that grows faster and is cheaper to harvest than traditional sources like soy and pea.

The core technology leverages the symbiotic relationship between specific strains of microalgae and mushroom mycelium, which enhances growth and creates unique functional properties such as emulsification and binding. This approach aims to provide the alternative protein industry with better ingredients to improve the taste, texture, and nutrition of plant-based products at a more affordable price. The company's portfolio includes plant-based proteins, fats, fiber supplements, and bioactive ingredients. Allium Bio's vision is to use its proprietary model to design custom co-cultured ingredients that can replace processed chemicals and additives, catering to specific client needs.

Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Ho has a background in venture capital and advised on the agritech industry before establishing the company. CTO Albertus Sarwono is a research scientist with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and over eight years of experience in protein chemistry. The company was founded at the accelerator program Entrepreneur First and has since secured pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Better Bite Ventures and ProVeg Incubator.

Keywords: food technology, ingredient development, microalgae, mycelium, co-culture, fermentation, alternative protein, sustainable ingredients, plant-based protein, B2B ingredients, food science, functional ingredients, symbiotic fermentation, agricultural technology, protein chemistry