The rare Pentadiplandra brazzeana fruit, native to West Africa, is the natural source of Brazzein, a uniquely sweet, low-calorie protein traditionally consumed by local communities.

Brazzein is a natural high-intensity sweet protein with a low-calorie and low-glycemic profile, delivering an exceptional taste experience.
The sweet protein Brazzein from SMEY is a unique and innovative ingredient. It is a natural, non-caloric sweetener that is approximately 2,000 times sweeter than sugar.
Brazzein has a mild flavor with no unpleasant aftertaste. As it is not an added sugar, it may be suitable for people with diabetes.
This makes Brazzein an ideal ingredient for optimizing product recipes and creating healthier alternatives.
Brazzein sweetens food and beverages either as a standalone sweetener or as part of a sweetening solution (combined with sucrose, stevia, allulose, or other natural sweeteners), enhancing and amplifying the sweetness of each component.
Beverages
- Zero or low-calorie beverages (e.g., energy drinks, carbonated drinks, tonic drinks, iced tea, iced coffee, and others)
- Sauces
- Dietary products (suitable for diabetics)
- Confectionery (as part of a sweetening solution)
and Nutraceuticals
- Syrups, gels, beverages
- Effervescent treatments
- Sublingual dosages
- Throat lozenges
- Chewable pills
- Sweet solution for diabetics
- Sport nutrition
- Treatments for children
- Vitamins and supplements
- Sweet excipient for API
We harness the power of biotechnology to produce protein-based sweeteners at scale. This equips food and beverage manufacturers to tackle consumer demand for reduced sugar.