Diversa to diversify into human nutrition
use of its enzyme products for human nutrition through a
collaboration with Clemson University, writes Jess Halliday.
The company boasts an existing portfolio of enzymes and proteins originally developed for industrial, chemical, agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, but which it believes could also have uses in diet and nutrition.
The initial focus of the collaboration will be to evaluate the ability of protein food supplements to boost stamina and alertness and reduce fatigue.
Home of the Institute of Nutritional Research, Clemson University is deploying new technology to bring about advances in the field of nutrition enabled by pharmaceuticals and modern genomic tools.
"Clemson University and The Institute of Nutraceutical Research have developed impressive capabilities to accelerate the practical deployment of new technology aimed at improving human nutrition," said Dr Jay Short, president and CEO of Diversa.
"The Institute's ability to organize and run clinical testing programs and their established packaging and formulation expertise will help bring novel protein solutions to the consumer in a rapid, effective, safe, and economical process."
Diversa has a number of strategic partners in the industries in which it has interests, including Cargill Health and Food Technologies.
