AFFORDABLE NUTRITION FOR ALL, WITHOUT COSTING THE EARTH
From Excess to Excellence: Rethinking Food Waste with Mottainai Food Tech
Mottainai Food Tech is a Singapore-based food technology company committed to transforming food manufacturing by-products and raw materials into clean, nutritious, and affordable food products and ingredients.
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Mottainai – which urges us to respect resources and eliminate waste – our company champions a circular economy through upcycling and fermentation science to create value-added food solutions.
We have commissioned a pilot manufacturing facility and R&D laboratory in Singapore — a significant milestone in Singapore’s growing food innovation ecosystem. The facility marks a first in Southeast Asia: a solid-state fermentation site dedicated to the development and pilot-scale production of sustainable, upcycled food ingredients.
Jiro Meat
Our Flagship product made using Solid State Fermentation Technology
The Concept of Mottainai
What's great about Jiro Meat?
How it Works
Preparing the Base
The process starts with a solid plant material, could be grains, legumes, or other agricultural ingredients.
These are cleaned and conditioned to provide a safe, stable surface for fermentation to take place.
Adding the Culture
Fermentation
Once fermentation has been completed, The fermented material can then be shaped or pressed, depending on what kind of product is being created, from traditional foods like tempeh to plant-based proteins.
Shaping the Product
The microbes steadily grow across the surface of the material in a warm environment.
Over time, they transform its flavour, bind it together into a firmer structure, and enhance its overall nutritional profile.
Packing & Enjoying
Media Features
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