Biomanufacturing: Plant-based chemistry

Biomanufacturing

As the demand for sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals continues to grow, we leverage our expertise in plant-based biological systems to deliver efficient substitutions to traditional processes.

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Applications

Explore how the range of technology platforms, from fermentation to enzymatic and chemical conversions, can be applied in various ways.

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Food & feed bio ingredients

Enzymes, probiotics, alternative proteins, organic and amino acids—explore how our products are used to yield these ingredients.

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Biopharmaceuticals

Understand how we support biomanufacturing in producing biologics and biosimilars.

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Renewable Materials

Learn how our plant-based feedstocks contribute in delivering alternatives to fossil fuel-based solutions.

Applications

Explore how the range of technology platforms, from fermentation to enzymatic and chemical conversions, can be applied in various ways.

Fresh loaves of bread in a bakery
Food & feed bio ingredients

Enzymes, probiotics, alternative proteins, organic and amino acids—explore how our products are used to yield these ingredients.

Woman taking dietary supplements for better health
Biopharmaceuticals

Understand how we support biomanufacturing in producing biologics and biosimilars.

Industrial Plant for Renewable Materials
Renewable Materials

Learn how our plant-based feedstocks contribute in delivering alternatives to fossil fuel-based solutions.

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Technologies

Evolving beyond fermentation to turn plant-based ingredients into digestible food, learn how, as technology and chemistry have improved, we’ve expanded beyond initial methods to replicate nature in the creation of new molecules.

Our Plant-based Products

We offer a range of plant-based products that serve as feedstock and processing aids to create ingredients and renewable raw materials. Our process relies heavily on these products as either essential nutrients or initial raw materials. The transformation of these feedstocks into renewable materials and intermediates uses advanced techniques like fermentation, bio-catalysis and chemical conversion.

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Feedstock and fermentation nutrients

Cell-based cultures can efficiently convert basic sugars into a variety of naturally occurring ingredients. ADM meets all your upstream raw materials requirements by addressing the cells' metabolic needs and ensuring the correct feedstock purity to achieve your chemo-enzymatic conversions.

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Processing aids

Suitable for applications across food-grade to non-food grade applications and allowing for easy reformulation, we process a diverse array of crops to create a range of ingredients, supporting both your upstream and downstream needs.

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Biomanufacturing: A sustainable alternative

Across ADM, sustainability is a priority. With biomanufacturing, we create viable alternatives to petrochemical raw materials, decreasing dependency on oil and gas-derived hydrocarbons in the chemical and industrial value chain and contributing to a more sustainable future. We use annual crops to extract oils through crushing, starches through extraction, and sugars through enzymatic/fermentation processes. These plant-based ingredients are used for raw materials in fermentation, enzymatic, and catalytic conversions—a more efficient and direct substitute for fossil fuel-based molecules that deliver a more sustainable alternative to traditional raw materials.

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Your trusted global partner for plant-based ingredients

To meet the demands of our customers, ADM maintains a global network of assets that operate around the clock. Our integrated network of farmers, logistics, and processing capabilities ensures product availability and reliability, guaranteeing timely access wherever and whenever needed.

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