The way we obtain palm oil has to change.

The growing demand for palm oil is destroying habitats.

The palm oil industry is notorious for its negative environmental impact, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. It also raises ethical concerns, such as the exploitation of workers and human rights violations.

Moreover, the demand for palm oil is increasing, driven by its versatility and affordability, making it challenging to find sustainable and ethical alternatives.

Xylome’s oils produced via fermentation solve all of these problems.

The environmental benefits of Yoil®

Xylome has developed a proprietary technology that uses yeast to produce a palm oil substitute that is sustainable, ethical, and affordable. The yeast produces an oil that has the same chemical and physical properties as palm oil, making it a perfect substitute for various applications, such as food, cosmetics, and biofuels.

  • Due to its semi-solid state at room temperature and its ability to extend shelf life, it is a critical ingredient in many food products, including baked goods, snacks, and chocolate. Beyond the food industry, palm oil is also used in producing personal care and cleaning products, such as soaps, shampoos, and detergents, as well as in biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels.

  • Environmentally, it offers a sustainable solution that does not contribute to deforestation and biodiversity loss. This makes it an attractive alternative for companies looking to reduce their environmental impact without sacrificing the functional qualities of palm oil in their products.

    In terms of production, Yoil® is created in a controlled fermentation process, which can be scaled according to demand, offering flexibility and efficiency that traditional agricultural production cannot match. Domestic production closer to customers will provide further environmental and supply chain resilience advantages.

  • No, Yoil® is made by a yeast that contains no foreign genes.

Yoil® can be used in food, cosmetics, drug delivery and more.

Learn about our different use cases for our environmentally-conscious palm oil replacement.