March 19, 2019
Avocado seed extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory compound
The discovery could be important because cancer, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, colitis and many more serious conditions are associated with chronic inflammation, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals.
March 4, 2019
Persea Naturals: Natural Color
The versatile avocado is getting another accolade added to its long list of health benefits, which, to date, has included improved digestion, decreased risk of depression and protection against cancer. But its latest benefit? Research shows that it also serves as a vibrant, all-natural food coloring.
READ MORE: www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122079-persea-naturals-natural-colord
February 25, 2019
Persea Naturals LLC invited to present AvoColor® at IFT/NEXT Food Disruption Challenge
Persea Naturals LLC is pleased to announce that it has been invited to present its natural food colorant, AvoColor®, in the second round of the IFT/NEXT Food Disruption Challenge.
“We are very excited to present AvoColor® at the IFT/NEXT Food Disruption Challenge. We look forward to demonstrating the wide range of colors and the excellent stability provided by AvoColor®” says Emmanuel Hatzakis, one of the founders of Persea Naturals, LLC. “The consumers are seeking new “clean-label” food colors, and AvoColor® meets the needs of the color manufacturers as well as the consumers. The ability to utilize a food by-product, the avocado seed, also eliminates potential waste in the avocado processing industry.”
The IFTNEXT Food Disruption Challenge competition is designed to help emerging and investment-ready science of food and technology related companies gain visibility and make strategic connections to help advance the science of food and its positive impact on the sustainability of our global food supply.
Produced from the seed of the avocado, AvoColor® is a yellow-red food color additive that meets the needs of a rapidly changing color additive market by addressing demand for natural food colors. AvoColor® is relatively stable compared to other natural color additives on the market and has the potential to cover 50 percent of the color spectrum. Persea Naturals doesn’t use marketable fruits and vegetables to manufacture AvoColor®. Persea Naturals is working towards FDA approval for AvoColor® as a food color additive exempt from certification.
December 11, 2018
Dr. Gregory R. Ziegler presented at the 2018 Food Innovation and Engineering Conference
Persea Naturals LLC is pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory R. Ziegler presented at the 2018 Food Innovation and Engineering Conference at the Marriott Hotel & Spa, Napa on 02nd December.
Dr. Ziegler presented on the capabilities of AvoColor®, a natural food colorant produced from the seed of the avocado. Dr. Ziegler was the primary discoverer of the compound basis of AvoColor®, and is the company’s chief scientist and a partner of the company. AvoColor® is currently being produced by Persea Naturals LLC for sale to natural food colorant manufacturers.
July 31, 2018
Persea Naturals LLC Completes 15-day Toxicology Study
Persea Naturals LLC, a developer of food additives of natural origin, has completed a 15-day preclinical toxicology study of its initial product, AvoColor®. Dr. Joshua Lambert, a partner of the company and lead toxicologist of the study commented “We are very pleased with the results of this recent study, which indicate that AvoColor® in the diet is safe even at high doses. We are preparing for a follow-up 90-day preclinical toxicology study in advance of our FDA petition. We think that AvoColor® will continue to demonstrate a favorable safety profile and be approved for human consumption.”.
AvoColor® is a natural food colorant made from the heart of the avocado – the seed – and addresses the red-orange-yellow color range.
July 30, 2018
Persea Naturals LLC Awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant by the USDA
Persea Naturals LLC, a developer of food additives of natural origin, has been awarded a $100,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further advance the development of its initial product, AvoColor®. AvoColor® is a natural food colorant made from the heart of the avocado – the seed – and addresses the red-orange-yellow color range. The company is continuing toxicology testing in advance of a petition to the FDA for human consumption of the product.
February 6, 2018
Persea Naturals LLC is pleased to welcome Dr. Tanedjeu Kemgang
Persea Naturals LLC is pleased to welcome Dr. Tanedjeu Kemgang as Scientist. Tanedjeu will be responsible for leading the Company in the transition from lab-scale to industrial-scale production, as well as the development and commercialization of new products.
Tanedjeu obtained his PhD in Animal Biochemistry at the National Dairy Research Institute, and has competence in the area of Immunology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and Food science and nutrition.
Produced from the seed of the avocado, AvoColor® is a yellow-red food color additive that meets the needs of a rapidly changing color additive market by addressing demand for natural food colors. AvoColor® is relatively stable compared to other natural color additives on the market and has the potential to cover 40 percent of the color spectrum. Persea Naturals doesn’t use marketable fruits and vegetables to manufacture AvoColor®. Persea Naturals is working towards FDA approval for AvoColor® as a food color additive exempt from certification.
February 1, 2018
Persea Naturals LLC announces membership in the IACM
Persea Naturals LLC is pleased to announce its membership in the International Association of Color Manufacturers (“IACM”). Its membership in IACM will be beneficial to the continued development of Persea Natural’s initial product offering, AvoColor®.
Produced from the seed of the avocado, AvoColor® is a yellow-red food color additive that meets the needs of a rapidly changing color additive market by addressing demand for natural food colors. AvoColor® is relatively stable compared to other natural color additives on the market and has the potential to cover 40 percent of the color spectrum. Persea Naturals doesn’t use marketable fruits and vegetables to manufacture AvoColor®. Persea Naturals is working towards FDA approval for AvoColor® as a food color additive exempt from certification.
IACM is the trade association that represents the manufacturers and end-users of coloring substances that are used in foods, including natural and artificial colors on thestate, national, and international levels. IACM is respected by regulatory bodies around the world for its unparalleled knowledge and access to leading scientific researchers and color industry experts.
For additional information regarding Persea Naturals LLC, please visit www.AvoColor.com. For additional information of the IACM, please visit www.iacmcolor.org.
Archived Press
Emmanuel Hatzakis of Persea Naturals awarded Samuel Cate Prescott Award for Research
Avocados: A Source for Natural Food Coloring
Colors play a role in push for all-natural confections
NewsWise – Penn State Food Scientist Turns Avocado Pits Into Natural Food Coloring
Persea Naturals Approved for funding by Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Natural Orange Coloring From Avocado Seeds
A Colored Avocado Seed Extract as a Potential Natural Colorant
Holy guacamole: Food-coloring startup gives avocado pits new life | PDF Download
Penn State academics seek to commercialize ‘bulletproof’ natural colors from avocado pits
Orange surprise in avocados may be future product
Avocado seeds offer natural colour promise: Study
Food Coloring From Avocado Pits? One Startup Says It Can Be Done
The BF TechCelerator@State College Announces Latest Winner – Virolock Technologies Inc! – PDF Download
EVENTS/AWARDS – 2016
Penn State Research Foundation Grant – $12,000 – April 20, 2016
Penn State Fund for Innovation, Jump Start Program Grant – $75,000 – September 22, 2016
2nd Place – 2016 Invent Penn State University Technology Tournament – $50,000 – October 7, 2016
Presentor at FirstEnergy Economic Development Forum – November 21, 2016
Nominated for CBICC Excellence in Business Award – Entrepreneur of the Year – December 15, 2016
Bob accepting second place ($50,000) at the V&IP Conference.