#Thailandsustainability

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have successfully bioengineered Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, to produce biologically active vitamin B12. This innovation promises a sustainable, carbon-neutral alternative to conventional meat and dairy, which are the main sources of this essential nutrient. Published in Discover Food, the research is a collaborative effort led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor from Reichman University and involves international partners from Iceland, Denmark, and Austria. The study explores a biotechnology system developed by VAXA Technologies in Iceland that enables Spirulina to produce carbon-neutral nutrient-rich biomass with vitamin B12 levels matching that of beef.

A team of researchers has bioengineered Spirulina, a blue-green algae, to produce biologically active vitamin B12. The advance offers a carbon-neutral alternative to traditional meat and dairy as major B12 sources. The study, featured in Discover Food, is led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor of Reichman University with international partners from Iceland, Denmark, and Austria. The project builds on a biotechnology system developed by VAXA Technologies in Iceland, enabling Spirulina to generate nutrient-rich biomass with B12 levels comparable to beef.