GTC+ B.V. / EATfunctional
EATfunctional is a food-technology company built around patented sprouting and functional-food technologies developed by its founders. It focuses on helping food-industry players create healthier, more sustainable, and more affordable products based on specially sprouted soybean (YASO) and on sprouted seeds and grains enriched with biological active ingredients. The company positions itself as a technology-transfer and product-development partner rather than a conventional branded food manufacturer. It offers know-how, engineering, business consultancy, and support for introducing new product lines, and it also seeks local partners to represent its technologies in specific markets. The company behind EATfunctional is Fitorex Food Ltd., which states that it is a member of Donau Soja. Core Values Health and nutrition : The company emphasizes high-protein, complete-protein, and nutrient-dense food solutions that can support healthier diets and specialist nutrition needs. Sustainability : Its YASO technology is presented as a lower-footprint alternative to animal protein, with claims around lower water use and more efficient resource use. Affordability : EATfunctional repeatedly highlights cost advantages, aiming to help producers offer nutritious products at lower cost than traditional protein sources. Innovation : The company’s identity is built on patented, science-based processing methods and on turning sprouted raw materials into new product categories. Food security : It frames its technologies as ways to improve availability, shelf life, and resilience in food supply chains. Unique Aspects Patented sprouting platform : EATfunctional’s core differentiator is its industrial-scale soybean sprouting process, which it presents as a breakthrough for producing sprouted soybean at scale. Dual-technology approach : Unlike companies focused only on plant protein, it combines sprouted-soybean processing with a second platform for embedding biological active ingredients into sprouted raw materials. Broad application range : The company says YASO can be used in more than 20 product categories, including plant-based foods, dairy-free products, gluten-free products, and partial meat-replacement products. Science-backed development : Its website cites published research, NIR monitoring work, and bread-making studies to support the nutritional and processing claims around YASO. Fitorex / Donau Soja connection : EATfunctional states that it is backed by Fitorex Food Ltd. and that the company is a member of Donau Soja.