Sweden's Melt&Marble Secures GRAS Status for Fermented Fat, Opening US Market

At a Glance

Melt&Marble, a Swedish biotech company specializing in microbial fermentation-derived fats, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) status for its MeltyMarble fat ingredient, clearing a path for commercialization in the United States. The designer lipid, engineered to mimic animal fat properties such as melting behaviour and mouthfeel, targets applications across alternative meat and dairy, confectionery, bakery, and snacks. The milestone follows the company's recent Series A funding round and signals a transition from platform development to commercial launches.

Key Details

• MeltyMarble is produced through precision microbial fermentation, using engineered yeast to convert sugars into fats with tailored functional properties.
• The ingredient was previously named "MeatyMarble" but was rebranded to reflect its versatility across food categories beyond meat alternatives.
• Self-affirmed GRAS status enables US sales, and the company plans to pursue a "no questions" letter from the FDA as a next regulatory step.
• The fat is designed to replace ingredients derived from petrochemicals, animals, and unsustainable plant sources, offering improved sustainability and functionality.
• Melt&Marble's technology platform is underpinned by over a decade of research and a robust intellectual property portfolio.

Quotes

"This milestone represents a significant step forward for Melt&Marble and underscores our progress across product development, regulatory readiness and scale-up. With self-GRAS achieved, we're well positioned to advance our food focussed pipeline and pursue a 'no questions' letter from the FDA for MeltyMarble, bringing us closer to delivering better and more sustainable fats to the market." —Anastasia Krivoruchko, Co-Founder and CEO, Melt&Marble