THE PRODUCT
MycoFlour™ uses solid-state fungal fermentation to transform wheat, other cereals, and legumes into a more nutritious ingredient, improving protein content & quality, increasing dietary fiber, and enhancing micronutrient profile and digestibility. Finally, a natural biophysical transformation enriches the product with essential Vitamin D, eliminating the need for additives and pharmaceutical supplementation.
MycoFlour™ is ADAS’s new food biotechnology platform focused on developing next-generation fermented flours with enhanced nutritional value and functional benefits. Through MycoFlour™, ADAS aims to upgrade one of the most widely consumed food ingredients in the region into a healthier and more functional food base.
KEY INNOVATION
A key innovation of MycoFlour™ is its ability to naturally enrich fermented wheat flour with Vitamin D. After fermentation, a natural biophysical treatment is applied to convert fungal metabolites into valuable Vitamin D, creating a flour ingredient that can help address the widespread Vitamin D deficiency observed across the UAE and the wider region.
FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY
We don’t add nutrition. We transform it.
MycoFlour™ uses solid-state fungal fermentation to transform wheat from a basic staple into a smarter, more nourishing ingredient. As selected edible fungi grow through the wheat, they release enzymes and natural metabolites that reshape the flour from within. Proteins become more accessible. Fiber content increases. Micronutrients are unlocked. Digestion becomes lighter and more efficient.
VITAMIN D BIOFORTIFICATION
No additives. Vitamin D, brought to your daily bread, naturally.
​
MycoFlour™ turns fermented wheat into a natural source of Vitamin D through photoconversion: a clean biophysical process that activates compounds already produced by fungi.
During fermentation, edible fungi generate ergosterol, a natural fungal molecule. When exposed to a controlled light-based treatment, ergosterol is converted into Vitamin D. In other words, the fungi create the precursor, and our process transforms it into a valuable nutrient inside the flour matrix. Vitamin D is essential for life. It helps the body absorb calcium, supports normal bone mineralization, contributes to muscle and nerve function, and plays a role in immune regulation.
Daily intake covered
Up to 15 µg of Vitamin D per 100 g serving of MycoFlour provide you with the daily intake set for healthy individuals over one year of age by EFSA, and the recommended amount for most adults listed by the NIH.
Integrated directly into food
Vitamin D is built into the flour itself, allowing it to reach consumers through bread, bakery products, snacks, noodles, and other familiar foods.
Naturally generated
The process starts with fungal ergosterol and converts it into Vitamin D through a natural biophysical transformation.
No pills required
Instead of relying only on capsules or tablets, MycoFlour brings Vitamin D into foods people already eat every day.
Consumption ready
Once incorporated into food products, the nutritional benefit is delivered through regular meals, making better Vitamin D intake simpler, more familiar, and more accessible.