Savor, a California-based startup founded in 2021, developed a thermochemical process using carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen to create dairy-free butter, cheese, ice cream, and milk alternatives.
The company, backed by Bill Gates, says it aims to mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional dairy products but with a significantly lower carbon footprint, as they don't require livestock production.
Savor's butter alternative is not yet available for consumers. The startup is seeking regulatory approval and plans to begin sales in 2025, with interest growing among food enthusiasts and environmentalists.
It plans to expand into creating various fat-based foods without using traditional resources.
The new butter alternative has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional butter, emitting less than 0.8g CO2 equivalent per kg.
Sources: Boldsky, The Guardian, Fast Company, Futurism, Times of India, Deccan Herald, Agriland, The iBulletin, Greek Reporter, Trend Hunter, The Saxon, One Green Planet, Gigazine, Economic Times, TechiExpert, IndiaTimes, Hindustan Times.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
