In recent days, Bill Gates seems to monopolize many of the Internet headlines. Most of them are linked to technology, but there are One that has nothing to do with it, but is one of the most appreciated by Microsoft’s brain: This is the company Savor.
This Californian startup claims to have revolutionized the production of butter without using dairy products. To do this Use a complex thermochemical process that allows converting carbon dioxide of the air into fats that mimic the flavor and texture of traditional butter.
The Savor method consists in combining carbon dioxide with hydrogen and oxygen, using heat to create chains that replicate the fats present in dairy products. According to the startup, this process eliminates the need for livestock, fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics traditionally associated with butter production.
“We start from a carbon source, such as carbon dioxide, and We use a little heat and hydrogen to form chains that are then mixed with the oxygen of the air to produce fats and oils that we know, love and love, ”they explain on their website.
The startup emphasizes that its products offer an important environmental advantage compared to animal fats. Bill Gates, meanwhile, said that “every year, We issue 51 billion tons of greenhouse gasesand the production of fats and oils of animal and vegetable origin represents 7% of that amount. To combat climate change, we need to reduce that figure to zero. ”
The reports indicate that this butter has a carbon footprint lower than 0.8 grams of CO2 equivalent per kilogram, compared to the 16.9 kilograms of traditional butter, about 10,000 times. This reduction underlines its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But not everything is so easy.
Despite the promising results, Savor butter, carbon -based, is not yet commercially available. Kathleen Alexander, executive director of Savor, told in an interview that “We are currently in the prelomercial phase and working on regulatory approval to get to the market. The intention is to get all these permits and start sales, this year. ”