Reduced

REDUCED is a Copenhagen-based foodtech company developing natural savoury ingredients through proprietary fermentation processes. By transforming underutilised side streams from the food and agricultural industry into high-quality flavour solutions, REDUCED addresses a key challenge in the food sector: the limited availability of clean label alternatives to synthetic savoury flavourings.

Many existing natural options lack depth and complexity, often functioning primarily as glutamate-based building blocks. REDUCED unlocks richer flavour profiles by combining fermentation expertise with a deep understanding of gastronomy and industrial food applications. The result is clean label savoury ingredients delivering not only umami, but also complex flavour compounds such as kokumi and Maillard-derived notes that create depth, roasted character and mouthfeel.

At the same time, REDUCED increases the value extracted from raw materials already present in the food system. By upgrading side streams and surplus resources into food-grade ingredients, the company combines flavour innovation with improved resource utilisation and industrial scalability.

REDUCED operates as a B2B ingredient company serving both foodservice and industrial food manufacturers. With its expanded Series A financing, the company is accelerating its transition toward large-scale industrial applications and international growth.

The team combines entrepreneurial drive with strong culinary and technical expertise, including experience from leading fermentation environments and ingredient development. REDUCED has demonstrated the ability to translate fermentation technology into commercially relevant flavour solutions.

Key facts

• Copenhagen-based foodtech company
• Develops natural savoury ingredients using proprietary fermentation
• Converts food and agricultural side streams into high-value flavour solutions
• Serves both foodservice and industrial ingredient customers
• Focused on scaling industrial production and international expansion

Team

• Emil Munck de Voss, CEO & Co-founder
• Lorenzo Tirelli, CTO
• Rasmus Mortensen, COO
• Kaspar Wehrhahn, CFO