The future of protein comes from locally grown grass

BiomassProtein™ transforms grasslands into a sustainable protein source for the future. Using our patented technology, we extract protein directly from grass to nourish both people and animals – through a fully green process in which nothing goes to waste.

Future food shortages

By 2050, the global population is expected to approach 10 billion, driving a significant increase in demand for protein. Without sustainable alternatives, the world could face a global protein shortage in the future.

Climate impact and deforestation

Agriculture accounts for 35% of human-caused emissions. Globally, as much as 70% of all soy is used for animal feed. In Europe, we import 67% of our plant protein, primarily soy from South America, contributing to deforestation.

Protecting our groundwater

Traditional annual crops such as cereal crops and maize require substantial amounts of fertiliser leading to increased nitrate leaching into groundwater. There is an urgent need for a local, sustainable and circular source of protein.

Our solution

From grass to plate

No waste. Pure value. Our circular technology transforms fresh, locally grown grass into four unique, high-value products, making full use of the plant’s potential. Discover what we extract from grass below.

Food protein

A groundbreaking, neutral-tasting, high-quality protein (60–70% crude protein) for human consumption. It offers exceptional functional properties and is fully water-soluble. It can create more stable foams than egg white, while its gel strength far exceeds that of soy and pea protein.

Feed protein

A sustainable alternative for feed producers, matching the yield and nutritional value of environmentally intensive imported soy.

Brown juice

A liquid co-product rich in minerals and amino acids, which can be reused as a nutrient-rich fermentation medium or as locally produced fertiliser. Even the water is recycled within the process.

Grass pulp

The remaining fibrous material provides a basis for biogas production, cattle feed, or new climate-friendly building materials and packaging.

We Turn Research into Action

From decentralised grass pressing to centralised protein production

This project optimises logistics and processing to scale up grass-based protein as a sustainable alternative to conventional feed sources.

Membrane processing for high-quality food protein

This project develops membrane-based refining processes to produce high-quality food proteins.

Developing high-quality grass protein foods

This project develops real food prototypes and evaluates their commercial potential through consumer testing.

Sustainable protein sources for the future

SAFEPRO assesses the safety and allergenic potential of new protein sources, including novel foods.

Grass for green protein production

The project explores how grass-based protein production can reduce nutrient leaching and protect groundwater and surface water.

Meet Mette Lübeck, one of the researchers behind BiomassProtein

Find out how clover grass can be converted into food protein.

Firmly rooted in Danish research and industry, BiomassProtein builds on years of intensive research at Aalborg University (since 2008).

We do not work alone. Our development takes place through strong strategic partnerships with leading organisations, including Thise Mejeri, Arla, Vestjyllands Andel, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of Copenhagen. Our work is also supported by among others the Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP) and Innovation Fund Denmark.