Revolution in a Pod: 'Piggy Sooy™' Soybeans Now Packing Pork Protein!
- Moolec Science has patented Piggy Sooy™, groundbreaking soybeans engineered to produce up to 30% pork protein4.
- Exclusive U.S. commercial rights are now secured until 2042, with a crucial USDA regulatory hurdle already cleared1, 2.
- This Molecular Farming marvel promises significant environmental benefits and a new frontier for food ingredients2.
In a stunning leap for food science, Moolec Science (NASDAQ:MLEC) has officially planted its flag in the future of protein. The company today revealed it has secured a core U.S. patent for its revolutionary Piggy Sooy™ technology—soybeans ingeniously engineered to express astonishing levels of porcine hemeproteins directly within their seeds1. These aren't your average soybeans; they visibly blush pink, a testament to their remarkable animal protein content, which can reach up to approximately 30% – far surpassing initial expectations4.
This landmark patent, granted by the USPTO, gives Moolec exclusive U.S. commercial rights until 2042, covering the plants, seeds, development methods, and even food compositions derived from this innovation1. Adding to the momentum, the USDA-APHIS confirmed in April 2024 that Piggy Sooy™ poses no increased plant pest risk, exempting it from certain biotechnology regulations and smoothing the path to market1, 5.
"This patent provides Moolec with exclusive commercial rights to Piggy Sooy™ technology in the U.S. until 2042, significantly strengthening the Company's intellectual property portfolio," stated Amit Dhingra, Moolec's Chief Science Officer. Alejandro Antalich, CEO, added, "This is the first in a series of over fifteen patent applications filed globally aimed at protecting Moolec's Molecular Farming innovations"1.
Piggy Sooy™ aims to deliver functional meat proteins that enhance taste, texture, and nutrition in alternatives or processed meats, potentially transforming a global market valued around $600 billion4. While further regulatory clearances are needed, this innovation offers a glimpse into a more sustainable future, with potential for drastically reduced land use, water consumption, and CO2 emissions compared to traditional animal farming2. Moolec is pioneering a new category, and the food world is watching.
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