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Nestlé and Nuritas Embark on AI-Mission to Find Food-Derived Bioactives

Global food company Nestlé will now be collaborating with an Irish biotech to discover bioactive peptide networks within specific target areas of significant value. The partnership will combine genomics and artificial intelligence in an effort to “tackle the health challenges facing the world of today as well as the world of tomorrow.”

In order to achieve the common goal, Nuritas will deploy its award-winning and novel technology platform, which uses Artificial Intelligence and DNA analysis to predict, unlock, and validate highly efficacious peptides, exclusively from natural food sources.  And Nestlé will use their considerable scientific know-how and applications expertise to validate the efficacy of these new discoveries within the target applications.

Bioactive peptides are defined as specific protein fragments that have a positive impact on body functions or conditions and may influence health. There are are currently around 1,500 recorded bioacitive peptides. They are known to play a role in managing diabetes and many other areas, but the current methods of identifying those that may work is time-consuming, inefficient and expensive.

At Nuritas our mission is to positively impact billions of lives worldwide and we therefore are delighted to be collaborating with Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company on such an important project. We are really looking forward to beginning this impactful journey together

”, said Nora Khaldi, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Nuritas.

Richard Stadler, Head of Food Safety and Analytical Science at the Nestlé Research Centre said: “As our understanding of food and nutrition continues to grow, our global research and development network is looking ahead to discover how we can help enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for everyone. Research partnerships such as that with Nuritas help us achieve that goal.”

“The fruition of our collaboration carries the promise to be truly industry-changing” said Emmet Browne CEO at Nuritas. “We are very excited to partner with Nestle as they look to continue their own admirable purpose to help shape a better and healthier world.

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