Product - Capra Biosciences

Our First Product

Retinol

Capra created the first 100% petroleum-free Retinol. Production using Capra's patented platform enables scalable, cost-competitive manufacture of renewable chemicals.

Our Process

While today retinol is industrially synthesized from petrochemicals using fermentation, Capra’s bioreactors produce retinol using biology, the way it’s made in nature.

Our biofilm technology is ideally suited for producing hydrophobic molecules like retinol. We can manufacture molecules that are challenging to create via traditional fermentation, making it a compelling high-value product to demonstrate our platform’s potential.

Through this innovative process, we can provide companies with a path to sustainable products without compromising on cost or performance.

Fast Facts

What is Retinol?

A form of vitamin A used in anti-aging cosmetics, retinol is proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin firmness, and even out age spots.

Retinol currently sells for $3000/kg or more at volumes greater than 1,000 mt/yr. We strive to dramatically reduce the cost of retinol production and improve product quality and reliability – all while using our environmentally friendly process.

Our Technology

Learn more about the Capra Biosciences Platform.

We’d love to explore how Capra Biosciences can support your needs or current product line.