A real 1:1 sugar solution

“We have developed a patent-filed modular platform that replicates sugar 1:1 in taste, volume, and functionality across any food matrix. Unlike conventional sweeteners, their system delivers the full sensory and techno-functional profile of sucrose, without aftertaste, common laxative effects, or health trade-offs. It is entirely plant-based, high in fiber, diabetic-friendly, and contains no sugar and no synthetic sweeteners. The platform is fully scalable and suitable for industrial production and uniquely replicates not only sweet taste but also sugar's sweetness curve triggering a similar dopamine response for true satisfaction without compromise.”

“Our focus is exclusively B2B, enabling a broader and faster impact on consumers by working directly with manufacturers. At the moment we collaborate with selected food producers across Europe and Asia who share our values around health, sustainability, and innovation. Whether it's developing fully sugar-free products for health-conscious consumers or reducing sugar content to avoid taxation and improve nutritional profiles, we support our partners in integrating our 1:1 modular sugar alternative with precision and application-specific support.

In parallel, we are preparing pilot projects that recycle by-products from the food industry, integrating them into our platform to reduce waste and foster the circular economy. Long-term, our tailored plugin portfolio will span a wide range of applications, including chocolate, sauces, jams, bakery, candy, ice cream, and even pharmaceutical products.

We believe in building long-term, trust-based partnerships with collaborators who are committed to healthier food, cutting-edge innovation, and a sustainable future.

Interested in by-product integration or waste reduction? Reach out to julia@smilingfood.at

Want to test samples or discuss sugar reduction in your recipes? Contact lisa.reiss@smilingfood.at “

“EIT Food has been instrumental in accelerating our journey. Through the EIT Food Seedbed Incubator network, we gained access to industry mentors, regulatory experts, and a Europe-wide network of food manufacturers. We connected with relevant stakeholders, other startups and innovators, sharpened our positioning, and built strategic partnerships over in person meetings.”

FAQ

What does AgriStarBio do?

AgriStarBio is a Lisbon based company, founded in 2016, that produces organo-mineral fertiliser from organic waste, such as paper pulp byproducts and livestock effluent, recycling nutrients and carbon to create a sustainable, high performance alternative to conventional fertiliser.

Where does AgriStarBio source its raw materials?

AgriStarBio installs its fertiliser production units directly at the source of organic waste, such as paper pulp factories, to minimise transportation costs. The company has said pig slurry and sugar beet byproducts are among the most promising future sources it is exploring.

How has EIT Food supported AgriStarBio?

EIT Food introduced AgriStarBio to potential investors and industry partnerships, with some of the company's client relationships developed as a direct result of its involvement in the EIT network and EIT Food programmes.