Bio-based chemicals for fermentation
Powering the next generation of sustainable bioprocessing
Large-scale bio-based chemical production by fermentation
The global fermentation chemicals market is rapidly expanding, valued at €68.9 billion and growing at a CAGR of over 7%*. As sustainability becomes a non-negotiable target for the chemical industry, fermentation-based production of bio-based chemicals is emerging as a game-changer for companies focusing on biopolymers, organic acids, bioethanol, biosurfactants, and industrial enzymes. Leaders are seeking innovative solutions to replace petro-based raw materials with cost-competitive, high-performance bio-based alternatives.
The challenge: Moving away from petro-based products without compromising performance
Manufacturers of industrial enzymes, ethanol, biogas, organic acids, biopolymers, and biosurfactants face unique challenges:
- Sustainability: There is pressure to reduce environmental impact and shift to renewable, plant-based raw materials.
- Scalability and cost-effectiveness: Processes need to be viable at large scale and competitive in cost.
- Productivity and innovation: Customers require higher product yields, improved performance, and new product functionalities.
A critical bottleneck is optimizing the fermentation medium: selecting the best combination of carbon and nitrogen sources, growth factors, and processing aids for efficient microbial growth and product synthesis—without encouraging contaminants or repressing yields.
Our solutions: Plant-based, performance-driven ingredients for biomanufacturers
Roquette leverages decades of expertise in plant-based ingredients to support biotech companies and startups driving the bio-based revolution with:
Large range of carbon sources
Roquette supplies easily assimilable carbon sources such as dextrose, glucose syrups, and starch hydrolysates. These substrates act as energy sources for fermentation, supporting robust microbial growth and maximizing yields of bioethanol, bio-polymers, and organic acids.
Innovative non-repressive carbon: NEOSORB® sorbitol
NEOSORB® sorbitol serves as a non-repressive carbon source in the fermentation medium, limiting the growth of contaminating organisms that cannot utilize sorbitol. This dual advantage leads to enhanced biomass, enzyme, and protein yields, supporting both product purity and productivity.
Advanced nitrogen sources: SOLULYS® and TUBERMINE®
For optimal fermentation, nitrogen sources are as crucial as carbon. SOLULYS® provides protein hydrolysates rich in essential amino acids and peptides—fundamental building blocks for cell growth and metabolic activity.
TUBERMINE®, with its specific amino acid profile, is particularly suited for enzyme and organic acid production, supplying crucial growth factors for high performance and consistency.
Processing aids to optimize fermentation
Roquette also offers specialty processing aids such as glucono delta lactone (GDL), a slow-release pH regulator, and sodium gluconate, an effective metal chelator. These additions enable precise process control, fostering stable conditions for large-scale fermentation.
Switching to bio-based chemicals via fermentation is not just a trend. It is the pathway to future-ready, sustainable, and cost-effective industrial manufacturing.
With Roquette’s proven ingredients, biotech innovators can confidently optimize the production of bio-polymers, organic acids, bioethanol, biosurfactants, and industrial enzymes, meeting and exceeding industry demands for sustainability and performance.
Reach out to our experts today to discuss how Roquette’s solutions—featuring SOLULYS®, TUBERMINE®, and more—can help you achieve the next level of efficiency, yield, and sustainability in bio-based chemical production.
Deep dive in our Plant-based Solutions for the Fermentation Market
We deliver raw materials to move towards more ustainable production processes
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Microorganisms
Industrial fermentation enables large-scale production of beneficial microorganisms including baker's yeast, probiotic bacteria, starter cultures for food production, and specialized fungi for various biotechnology applications.
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Bioagriculture
Agricultural biotechnology utilizes fermentation to produce biopesticides, biofertilizers, and plant growth promoters that support sustainable farming practices and crop protection.
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Food and Feed Bioingredients
The fermentation process produces essential bio-ingredients such as enzymes for food processing, amino acids for nutrition, alternative proteins, vitamins, and functional ingredients that enhance food quality and nutritional value.
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Nutra & Pharma Bioingredients
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries rely on fermentation for producing antibiotics, vaccines, therapeutic enzymes, vitamins, and bioactive compounds that support human health and medical treatments.
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Biobased Chemicals
Fermentation technology generates sustainable chemicals including industrial enzymes, organic acids, ethanol, and bio-based solvents that replace petroleum-derived chemicals in various applications.
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*Fermentation Chemicals Market (2024 – 2030)