- Moolec Science (NASDAQ:MLEC) secures a pivotal U.S. patent for its Piggy Sooy™ technology, valid until 2042.
- Piggy Sooy™ promises to deliver high porcine protein levels using sustainable agricultural practices.
- The technology reduces land, water usage, and CO2 emissions significantly compared to conventional methods.
Moolec Science (NASDAQ:MLEC) has achieved a significant milestone by securing a U.S. patent for its innovative Piggy Sooy™ technology, which is set to transform plant-based protein production. The patent is valid until 2042 and encompasses the plants, seeds, development methods, and food compositions derived from this cutting-edge soybean engineered to express high levels of porcine hemeproteins directly in seeds.
The initial field trials of Piggy Sooy™ have demonstrated remarkable results, achieving over 20% animal protein content in the total soluble protein fraction. This breakthrough not only validates the technical feasibility of the technology but also sets a new benchmark for protein expression levels in transgenic plants.
With substantial environmental benefits, Piggy Sooy™ technology is poised to revolutionize traditional protein production methods. It allows for the production of protein equivalent to 10 pigs per acre while using 35 times less land, eight times less water, and generating 60 times fewer CO2 emissions than conventional agricultural practices.
Furthermore, the USDA-APHIS has confirmed that Piggy Sooy™ poses no additional plant pest risk compared to conventional soybeans, clearing a critical regulatory hurdle and paving the way for commercialization. This regulatory milestone marks a crucial step in Moolec's broader strategy to advance its Molecular Farming innovations, supported by over fifteen global patent applications currently pending.
By securing this patent, Moolec Science significantly enhances its intellectual property portfolio, providing nearly two decades of exclusive market rights in the U.S. This positions the company favorably as it moves toward commercializing its revolutionary plant-based protein technologies.
