Greater risk of developing Type II diabetes
People who consume more than one sugary drink per day have a 26% greater chance of developing Type II diabetes in addition to other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Good Protein
for health, society, and the planet
Future ingredients are more than just what you put into your body. They are about the effect on society and the planet. At Amai, beyond focusing on health and taste, we are adding another ingredient – the broader issues. These include: healthcare ecosystems, socio-economic issues, and the environment.
For each 1% decrease in worldwide
sugar production, we will see….
Health
Sugar is not just a health challenge, it’s a multi-dimensional challenge. It dramatically increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, including type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, drains health resources, and affects lower socio-economic groups the most.
1.72 million Metric tons
of sugar consumption will be prevented annually (from total global consumption)
$10 billion
Cost savings for
healthcare systems
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
The cultivation and processing of sugar severely harm the environment. Agrochemicals are widely used, leading to discharge and runoff of polluted effluent and air pollution. This causes the degradation of wildlife, soil, air, water, and downstream ecosystems.
2.5 trillion liters
of water saved
(growing + production)
6.5 million acres
of land freed from
sugar cane growing
Sugar is regarded as a leading
global health threat
26%
8.5M
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually.
Sugary beverages cause 184,000 disease-related deaths per year and have been attributed to 8.5 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually.
990M
People are overweight or obese
990M people are overweight or obese, leading to 2.8M annual deaths, costing the global health system $600B annually
422M
People annually suffer from diabetes
422M people annually suffer from diabetes, leading to 1.6M annual deaths and costing the global health system $470B annually.
11%
Of annual deaths from non-
communicable disease
The 4.4M deaths related to obesity and diabetes represents 11% of the 41.0M annual deaths from non-communicable disease. In comparison, cancer contributes 9.0M deaths each year.
22%
Global health care spending as of 2017
Healthcare costs from obesity and diabetes amount to 22% of global health care spending as of 2017
26%
Greater risk of developing Type II diabetes
People who consume more than one sugary drink per day have a 26% greater chance of developing Type II diabetes in addition to other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
8.5M
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually.
Sugary beverages cause 184,000 disease-related deaths per year and have been attributed to 8.5 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually.
990M
People are overweight or obese
990M people are overweight or obese, leading to 2.8M annual deaths, costing the global health system $600B annually
422M
People annually suffer from diabetes
422M people annually suffer from diabetes, leading to 1.6M annual deaths and costing the global health system $470B annually.
11%
Of annual deaths from non-
communicable disease
The 4.4M deaths related to obesity and diabetes represents 11% of the 41.0M annual deaths from non-communicable disease. In comparison, cancer contributes 9.0M deaths each year.
22%
Global health care spending as of 2017
Healthcare costs from obesity and diabetes amount to 22% of global health care spending as of 2017
Amai’s
sweet
designer
protein
Sees the big picture – helping solve the sugar epidemic which is causing unprecedented levels of metabolic syndrome, a huge burden on our healthcare system and the planet
Answering UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG)
UN SDG 2 – Zero
Hunger
Amai will produce a healthy and great-tasting Designer Sweet Protein using sustainable Precision Fermentation methods. Sugarcane currently covers 65 million acres of land worldwide and is one of the highest water-consuming crops.
Target 2.4: Ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices.
UN SDG 3 – Good
Health & Well Being
Amai’s Designer Sweet Protein will allow the reduction of 30-70% of added sugar to a wide variety of food and drinks. Decreasing sugar consumption has the potential of significantly reducing mortality since sugar overconsumption is one of the leading causes of non-communicable diseases.
Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promoting mental health and well-being.
Amai Proteins 2025
