Yeap
Yeap’s circular process upcycles yeast biomass from food production, diverting waste and converting it into high-value protein
About Us
Yeap transforms spent yeast, a by-product of the fermentation industry, into a powerful, versatile protein ingredient. Our proprietary process extracts high-quality protein from yeast biomass that would otherwise go to waste, creating an innovative, sustainable solution for food and beverage manufacturers.
Yeap’s protein delivers an exceptional balance of nutrition, functionality, and taste. It replaces milk, egg, and other alternative proteins across a wide range of applications including dairy alternatives, baked goods, condiments, pasta, and protein snacks.
Allergen-free, non-GMO, and naturally rich in essential amino acids, Yeap’s protein enhances texture, emulsification, and creaminess while being cost-effective and easy to scale.
Beyond food, our R&D pipeline extends yeast-derived ingredients into bioactive compounds for health and wellness, targeting gut health, immunity, cognitive support, and healthy aging.
By turning waste into nutrition, Yeap contributes directly to climate resilience through waste reduction, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles
Relevant Challenges
Process
Yeap converts yeast, one of the world’s most sustainable and scalable microorganisms, into functional protein ingredients
Sensory and Physical Attributes
Yeap’s proteins offer a creamy, neutral taste and superior texture, enabling seamless replacement of milk, egg, and soy proteins in multiple food applications
Nutritional Profile
Our ingredient provides complete protein nutrition, free from allergens and GMOs, supporting both health and sustainability goals
Food Waste
Yeap upcycles spent yeast from the food and beverage industry into high-value functional protein ingredients, closing the loop on waste. Yeap’s proprietary extraction process converts yeast waste into clean, high-performance proteins using minimal energy, water, and chemicals
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