KaYama Foods
Plant-Based Fat Alternatives Enhancing Taste and Texture in Meat Analogs
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in November 2023 by Anna Sliozberg and Gad Harris, KaYama Foods operates with 1–10 employees. The company has secured funding across two rounds from ProVeg Incubator, and received a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority in October 2024.
Business overview
KaYama Foods develops physically structured fats designed as functional and healthy replacements for traditional solid fats. The company utilizes a proprietary process and formulation to transform high-oleic oils into solid, stable fats that replicate the texture, mouthfeel, and behavior of animal-derived fats. This solution enables food manufacturers to reduce saturated fat content by up to 90%, facilitating the removal of red-label nutritional warnings. The resulting ingredient, Olearae Struct, is clean-label, E-free, and composed entirely of natural components, applicable across a wide range of food applications including meat alternatives, bakery, chocolate, confectionery, and dairy. It also serves as an effective carrier for flavors and essential nutrients while delivering high oxidative stability and extended shelf life.
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- What is KaYama Foods' core product?
- KaYama Foods develops physically structured fats, marketed as Olearae Struct, which are designed to replace traditional solid fats in various food applications. These fats replicate the texture and mouthfeel of animal-derived fats while reducing saturated fat content.
- When was KaYama Foods founded?
- KaYama Foods was founded in November 2023.
- Who are the founders of KaYama Foods?
- KaYama Foods was co-founded by Anna Sliozberg, who serves as CEO, and Gad Harris, who is the CTO.
- Has KaYama Foods received any grants?
- Yes, in October 2024, KaYama Foods secured a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority.