Nova Mentis launches precision fermentation hydroxytyrosol

Nova Mentis, an Irish biotechnology spin-out from University College Dublin, has launched HT1, a hydroxytyrosol ingredient produced through precision fermentation. Hydroxytyrosol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in olives and olive oil, known for its antioxidant properties and its role in supporting cardiovascular health, cellular wellness, and healthy aging.

By utilizing precision fermentation, Nova Mentis aims to provide product developers with a consistent, high-purity ingredient. The company states that this method avoids the impurities and batch-to-batch variations often found in traditional agricultural olive extracts, offering better scalability and consistency for next-generation nutritional products.