Kern Tec upcycles cherry pits, which are rich in protein and fats but typically
unusable due to cyanide, into nutritious food products. Their proprietary technology
safely removes cyanide from the seeds, addressing both the toxicity and lack of
established applications.
2024
2025
Kern Tec upcycles cherry pits, a currently wasted resource, into nutritious food products. These pits contain valuable protein and fats, similar to nuts, but are unusable due to cyanide and lack of established applications. Kern Tec's expertise tackles both issues: they possess a proprietary technology to safely remove cyanide from seeds. Kern Tec's experience lies in creating food products from fruit seeds, having launched successful apricot seed-based products in Europe (confectionery, dairy alternatives) with major retailers. This project focuses on cherry seeds, a completely new food source. This project, in collaboration with EIT Food, aims to develop a cherry pit processing method with partner Grünewald and develop a standardised taste by oil refining with partner PPM Magdeburg.
The project benefits include: Environment: Reduces waste and promotes sustainable production. Economy: Creates new market opportunities and jobs, especially in cherry processing regions. Society: Offers a new, healthy ingredient for the alternative dairy market, aligning with growing consumer trends.
In summary, Kern Tec's approach maximises agricultural resources, aligns with sustainable food production trends, and generates significant environmental, economic, and social benefits.
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