Pentasweet UAB

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Company description

Pentasweet is a biotechnology company developing a modern sugar reduction solution - sweet protein that is 1,500x sweeter than sugar.

Originally discovered in a rare fruit Oubli in Western Africa - Brazzein - a sweet protein molecule, is becoming a highly attractive alternative sweetener for food and beverage manufacturers, health-conscious consumers, and individuals with dietary restrictions such as diabetes.

Founded in 2022 and headquarted in Europe, Pentasweet brings together world-class scientific innovation and industrial scalability to deliver a zero-calorie sugar alternative with no compromise on taste, health or function. Pentasweet produces brazzein through precision fermentation - a sustainable, scalable method that eliminates reliance on limited wild harvest sources. Our fermentation process enables consistent quality and quantities, and cost efficiency suitable for industrial-scale production.

Quick facts

Primary business activity	Manufacturer: Ingredients / Additives
Affiliated categories:	Other Sweeteners \|Cardiovascular Health \|Cognitive & Mental Health More

Upcoming events

17 nov 2026

Fi Europe 2026

17-19 November 2026 Messe Frankfurt Visit us at stand 41G35 Book a meeting See our Exhibitor Profile See full Exhibitor List

Recently at

2 dec 2025

Fi Europe 2025

2 - 4 December 2025 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles We were at stand 72B47 See our Exhibitor Profile See full Exhibitor List

Our Top products

Sweet protein brazzein

Brazzein — a sweet protein naturally found in the Oubli fruit in West Africa. It contains zero sugar and delivers high-intensity clean taste sweetness without any negative impact on gut health. At Pentasweet, we produce brazzein through precision fermentation — a sustainable and scalable process that remov...

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