1st-Gen Probiotics
Vicell fermentation research, continuing since 1982
WHY FERMENTATION

When Vicell ferments it, it becomes a different ingredient.

See what changes by ingredient
Fermentation
Lactic acid bacteria
Bacillus subtilis
Acetic acid bacteria
Yeast
Bifidobacteria
Mold

What happens when exactly the right microorganism ferments it?

  • BREAK DOWN

    Large molecules you cannot digest become small

  • CONVERT

    Beneficial fermentation metabolites are created

  • CREATE

    Antibacterial and antioxidant compounds that fight harmful bacteria and inflammation are created

  • TRANSFORM

    Taste, aroma and format change

  • EXPAND

    Functional compounds are expressed

Proper fermentation starts with knowing the material and the microorganism.

  1. STEP 01

    Material review

  2. STEP 02

    Strain selection

  3. STEP 03

    Fermentation design

  4. STEP 04

    Analysis

  5. STEP 05

    Productization

Before you look for a new ingredient, look again at the one you already have

Most development problems are solved by using the current material differently, not by sourcing a new one.

  • If this sounds familiar Ingredient costs keep rising
    Fermentation answers it this way We convert the existing material through fermentation so the same input carries more value.
  • If this sounds familiar Inventory and by-products pile up
    Fermentation answers it this way Surplus material and by-products are redesigned as fermented ingredients and returned to the product line.
  • If this sounds familiar Taste and odor cap the inclusion rate
    Fermentation answers it this way We reduce off notes and rebalance aroma so the formulation limit can move up.
  • If this sounds familiar There is no evidence behind the claims
    Fermentation answers it this way We analyze compositional change before and after fermentation to build usable data.
  • If this sounds familiar Nothing separates you from competitors
    Fermentation answers it this way Strain and fermentation conditions combine into a specification that is hard to copy.
Fermentation production line at the Vicell Hwaseong plant

What changes after fermentation?

  1. RAW

    Soy as received

    Rich in protein, but the fermentation conditions are demanding. Taste and functionality are hard to keep at the same time.

  2. FERMENTATION

    Tailored fermentation

    Fermented with strains and conditions that keep the function of soy while improving taste and format.

  3. NEW VALUE

    Postbiotic fermented soy

    The strengths of soy plus new fermentation metabolites, broken down into amino acids for maximum nutrition and function.

Create something new through fermentation

Tell us the material you hold and what you want to change, and we will review the fermentation potential and reply with the likely direction.

Ingredient category
What you want to change