ScotBio specializes in the development of natural ingredients derived from algae, particularly focusing on plant-based proteins and colorants. Their flagship product, ScotBio Blue, is a natural colorant extracted from spirulina, known for its safety and traceability, making it suitable for a variety of applications in food, beverages, cosmetics, and textiles. The company employs a patented indoor Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production process that ensures high standards of purity, safety, and consistency, allowing for scalable production of their products. This innovative approach not only meets the growing demand for sustainable and natural ingredients but also positions ScotBio as a leader in the biotechnology sector.

In addition to their focus on food and cosmetic applications, ScotBio is expanding its research and development efforts to explore the antiviral properties of cyanobacteria, particularly in response to emerging viral pathogens like coronaviruses. Collaborating with academic institutions, ScotBio aims to harness its expertise in mass-producing natural ingredients to develop potential antiviral therapeutics. Their unique indoor production systems address common challenges faced by outdoor cultivation, such as variability and contamination, thereby ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality biomass for both food and pharmaceutical applications. This dual focus on sustainable ingredient production and antiviral research underscores ScotBio's commitment to innovation and public health.

United Kingdom

A revenue generating producer of high value, natural biochemicals 

Creator of a flexible, scalable platform

Innovator of versatile synthetic biology platforms

Commercially selling ScotBio Blue, a natural blue extract from spirulina used as an internationally approved food colourant

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