# Amai Proteins

its engineered sweet protein sweelin received FDA GRAS clearance in February 2026 and Singapore Food Agency approval in May 2026, with clinical trial results published in the journal Food Chemistry confirming blood-glucose safety.

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/companies/amai-proteins/
Updated: 2026-07-07

- Country: Israel

## Verifiable facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding | $100M round (target) [medium confidence] | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/02/Amai-Proteins-finalizing-initial-closing-of-100m-round-as-it-gears-up-for-launch-of-designer-sweet-protein-in-2023/ |
| Capacity | uses CMOs in Southeast Asia, Europe, US, and South America; not focused on building own facility | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2022/12/02/Amai-Proteins-finalizing-initial-closing-of-100m-round-as-it-gears-up-for-launch-of-designer-sweet-protein-in-2023/ |
| Regulatory approval | FDA GRAS clearance (February 2026) | https://amaiproteins.com/news/amai-proteins-receives-fda-no-questions-letter-for-sweelin-sweet-protein/, https://www.proteinproductiontechnology.com/post/amai-proteins-secures-fda-no-questions-letter-for-sweelin-sweet-protein-clearing-path-to-us-commercialization |
| Regulatory approval | Singapore Food Agency approval (May 2026) | https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/05/20/amai-protein-wins-singapore-approval-for-sweet-protein-sweelin/, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sweelin-approved-in-singapore-as-a-food-additive-expanding-amai-proteins-regulatory-footprint-into-asia-302780790.html |
| Regulatory approval | Approval for sale in Israel (August 2026) | https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/amai-proteins-sweelin-approved-for-sale-in-israel-opening-the-market-to-a-new-generation-of-reduced-sugar-food-and-beverage-products-302864385.html |
| Production site | Uses breweries for precision fermentation | https://amaiproteins.com/pro-protein-platform/ |

Independent sources: foodnavigator.com, prnewswire.com, proteinproductiontechnology.com

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