Non-GMO Yeast Protein

A serious commercial alternative to whey.

KM®Pro is a complete, dairy-free yeast protein produced by patented fermentation of Kluyveromyces — the same lineage that turns yak milk into kefir on the Tibetan plateau. Engineered for serious commercial use, priced a third below whey.

Yak grazing on the Tibetan plateau at 5,000 metres — the kefir-fermentation tradition behind KM®Pro yeast protein — Heritage · yaks milked at 5,000 m in the Tibetan highlands — the source tradition behind KM®Pro's fermentation lineage.

≥80%

Protein content
by dry weight

~⅓

Lower cost
vs. whey isolate

9 / 9

Essential amino
acids covered

Key features

≥80% protein content
Complete amino acid profile
Strong BCAA content
Vegan & sustainable positioning
Dairy-free, allergen-free
Powders, RTDs, bars, gummies, functional foods

The fermentation platform

The technology originates from kefir and milk-based fermentation systems, where lactose-rich substrates feed specialised yeast strains such as Kluyveromyces. The yeast converts these sugars into high-protein microbial biomass through controlled aerobic fermentation.

Lower environmental impact
Reduced agricultural dependency vs. dairy
Strong scalability potential
Future-ready sustainability credentials

Commercial position

Approximately ⅓ lower cost than whey protein, on average.

Stable annual contract pricing — avoiding the volatility of quarterly whey models. Improved margin stability for brands and contract manufacturers.

vs. brewers yeast protein

Pricing

Brewers yeast Commodity-driven, exposed to price fluctuations

KM®Pro Stable contract pricing, insulated from commodity swings

Flavour

Brewers yeast Characteristic bitter, earthy yeast notes

KM®Pro Softer, cleaner profile — easier to formulate around

Specifications

Appearance Light beige powder with typical odour and taste.

Physico-Chemical

Protein	≥80 %
Moisture	≤8.0 %
Ash	≤6.0 %

Heavy metals

Lead (Pb)	≤1.0 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)	≤1.0 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.1 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd)	≤1.0 mg/kg

Microbiological

Total plate count	≤10,000 cfu/g
Mould & yeast	≤50 cfu/g
Coliform	<10 cfu/g
S. aureus	Negative / 25g
Salmonella	Negative / 25g

Packaging25 kg / bag · PE inner, kraft outer

Shelf life24 months sealed, dry & light-protected

Amino acid composition

KM®Pro vs. major commercial protein isolates. Values per 100 g of protein.

KM®Pro WPI · Whey Isolate WPC · Whey Concentrate Soy Isolate

Essential amino acid coverage — KM®Pro delivers a complete profile with strong BCAAs (Leu, Ile, Val), competitive with whey and soy isolates.

Compliance & applications

Submitted

GRAS application

United States · under review

Available

Full documentation

On request to qualified buyers

Q1 2027

Halal certification

Expected first quarter

EU / UK Novel Food workstreams

Third-party analytical testing
Amino acid profiling
Heavy metal & microbiological validation
Allergen screening
Toxicology & digestibility
GMP & manufacturing documentation

Application areas

Sports nutrition
Weight management
Functional wellness
Meal replacements
Vegan performance nutrition
Sustainable nutrition concepts

"Supplement Factory can support from concept through to finished manufacture — including flavouring, texture optimisation and pilot sampling."

Happy to discuss pricing, samples and commercial opportunities.
Lee Smith
lee@forzaindustries.com
Greg Rook
greg@mysupplementfactory.com

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