Startup Develops Butter from Carbon Dioxide, Gains Bill Gates' Endorsement
Savor's innovative process aims to reduce the environmental impact of food production by creating synthetic fats without traditional agriculture.
- Savor uses carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen to create fats that mimic those in dairy butter.
- The synthetic butter has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional butter.
- Bill Gates, an investor in Savor, praises the product for its taste and environmental benefits.
- The startup's process uses minimal water and no farmland, addressing major sustainability concerns.
- Future plans include developing synthetic alternatives for palm oil and coconut oil.