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Palmless™ (bio-manufactured palm oil alternative)

Food technology

Providing a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional palm oil in various industries.

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C16 Biosciences

Company Established Year

Since 2017

Who is this solution for

Business

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Overall BioAgriculture Solution of the Year

2022

Awarded by BioTech Breakthrough for excellence in sustainable agricultural biotechnology.

Fast Company World Changing Ideas Award

2023

Recognized for innovative impact in environmental sustainability.

Best Cell‑Based Ingredient

2023

Honored at FoodBev’s World Cell‑Based Innovation Awards for outstanding achievement in biotech ingredients.

Product description

Palmless™ is a revolutionary bio-manufactured palm oil alternative that addresses the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional palm oil production. Through precision fermentation techniques using engineered microbes, Palmless™ replicates the functional properties of conventional palm oil without the need for deforestation or reliance on tropical agriculture.

Manufactured in controlled bioreactors, Palmless™ offers full traceability, high purity, and scalability. The first iteration of Palmless™ was successfully launched in the beauty sector, receiving overwhelming demand and positive feedback from leading brands. With a recent funding grant and investment, Palmless™ is expanding its product line to include food-grade oils, catering to the food, dairy, bakery, and personal care industries.

By meeting the taste, texture, and stability requirements of various products, Palmless™ not only provides a sustainable and ethical alternative to palm oil but also contributes to climate-positive supply chains and the reduction of palm-driven deforestation.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Sustainable Alternative: Palmless™ offers a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional palm oil, reducing the environmental impact of palm oil production.
  • Precision Fermentation: Engineered microbes and precision fermentation techniques are used to create a bio-manufactured oil with properties similar to traditional palm oil.
  • Traceability and Scalability: The manufacturing process in controlled bioreactors ensures full traceability, high purity, and scalability of Palmless™.
  • Industry Applications: Palmless™ can be used in beauty, personal care, food, and home care products, meeting the requirements of various industries.
  • Positive Performance: The initial launch of Palmless™ in the beauty sector demonstrated strong performance and received positive feedback from consumers and brands.

About the Company

C16 Biosciences, founded in 2017 and based in New York, is a climate-tech and synthetic biology startup developing sustainable, bio-manufactured alternatives to palm oil. Utilizing precision fermentation, the company engineers proprietary microbes to “brew” palm oil equivalents under controlled, scalable conditions, eliminating dependence on deforestation-driven agriculture. Its flagship platform, Palmless™, produces oils and fats matching the functional and sensory profiles required by beauty, personal care, and food industries—without contributing to rainforest destruction or high-carbon supply chains. The company’s technology received $20 million in Series A funding in 2020 led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and additional investment in 2024 from the Gates Foundation and Elemental Excelerator. With partnerships spanning beauty product launches and entry into food-grade applications, C16 Biosciences is scaling toward commercial rollout of environmentally responsible oils that support a circular, low-carbon future.

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