Clean Ingredients using Green Chemistry

Designed by people. Inspired by Nature.

Biorefinery for Agri-food sidestreams

Food waste accounts for 6%-8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions (World Wildlife Fund 2023), and is in need of innovative solutions. 

Lignocellulosic biomass constitute a majority of agri-food byproducts. At Biophyter, we are converting these plant-based byproducts into value-added ingredients for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries using green chemistry.

Pumpkin seed hulls
Pumpkin seed shells

Our Goals

Sustainable Ingredients
Clean label ingredients using without the use of harmful solvents
Regrain Community Project
Engaging the community in food waste upcycling initiatives
Regrain
Food & Beverage byproducts upcycling
Coming soon!

People

founder

Chengye Yang (MSc.)

Chengye came up with biophyter while working at a food manufacturer and seeing first-hand how large amounts of minimally-processed produce is wasted everyday. As a scientist, she looks to apply her research skills to create social impact.

Supported by

Incubators and organizations
Sheridan Edge logo
SDZ logo
UTSC The Hub
We Hub logo

Food & Beverage Processing Partners

Beaches Brewing co
Nortera
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