Angel Yeast opens doors on new yeast fermentation protein production facility in China

Angel Yeast has kicked off operations at its new yeast protein production line at the Baiyang Biotechnology Park in Yichang, Hubei, China. The facility has an annual production capacity of 11,000 tons of high-purity yeast protein with a protein content exceeding 80%.

As an alternative to conventional animal or plant proteins, Angel Yeast’s yeast protein is produced using advanced bio-fermentation technology. This new line integrates state-of-the-art process control technologies, enabling full-process automation across fermentation, autolysis, separation, and drying.

The end-to-end production system encompasses raw materials, packaging, and warehousing.

“As global priorities continue to shift toward health, nutrition, and sustainability, we see unprecedented market potential for yeast protein,” says Li Ku, general manager of Angel Yeast’s Protein Nutrition and Flavoring Technology Center.

“We will continue to accelerate production expansion to deliver more innovative, high-quality, and dependable yeast protein solutions to customers and consumers worldwide and help drive a more sustainable future for the global food industry.”

Growing appetite for multi-faceted protein solutions

The Shanghai-headquartered supplier addresses the growing global demand for sustainable protein and significantly reinforces its global manufacturing footprint in the alternative protein and sustainable nutrition markets.

An increasing number of food companies are integrating multi-functional protein solutions into their product portfolios. Other novel protein sources emerging this year include green leaf-based protein and fungi-based solutions.

Angel Yeast spotlights its yeast protein product, AngeoPro, which it touts as an efficient and environmentally friendly novel protein that is rich in amino acids and dietary fiber. 

Through ongoing technological refinement, AngeoPro has achieved “industry-leading purity” and a clean taste profile free from off-notes. Its neutral flavor allows for direct consumption or blending with whey and soy, making it suitable for a variety of multi-protein applications.

Angel Yeast’s entire manufacturing process takes place within controlled fermentation tanks, making it independent of climate, season, and location. This enables stable, highly efficient year-round production and delivers a protein source that is both resource-efficient and sustainable. 

In other moves to optimize its global yeast production, Angel Yeast partnered with Indonesian agricultural company PT. Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk in October last year, with a CN¥305 million (~US$42.8 million) investment. The company said the move would provide competitive advantages in the Asia-Pacific markets.

Angel Yeast also launched a probiotics R&D facility, Xizang Angel Zhufeng Biotechnology, in August last year. The site produces probiotic products with applications in food, healthcare, and agriculture, among other industries.