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How a Finnish Factory Is Making Protein from Air
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a Finnish startup called Solar Foods is producing a protein called Solein — a yellow powder made from carbon dioxide, water, and electricity. They visit the first commercial-scale factory, Factory 01, which opened outside Helsinki in early 2026 and can produce up to 40 tons of Solein per year. Lucas breaks down the fermentation-like process, the energy input compared to traditional protein sources, and the regulatory hurdles ahead. Luna questions the scalability and cost — Solein currently costs around ten euros per kilogram to produce, while soy…
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