What Prozyn does

Prozyn is a Brazilian specialty ingredients company founded in 1991 and headquartered in São Paulo, focused on the development and application of enzymes and bioingredients for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. The company sells a broad portfolio of branded enzyme products and lines (Soluzyme, LACTOMAX, AttenuMax, GreenSugar, BIOPAN, MEGAFRESH, CultMax, VitaMax, and others) alongside ingredient categories including acidulants, antioxidants, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, fibers, gums, oxidants, and vitamins, serving eleven application segments such as bakery, dairy, brewery, sugar & ethanol, meat, animal nutrition, plant-based beverages, food supplements, juices & wines, detergents, and protein processing. Its core technical capability is anchored by a Center for Technological Innovations equipped with pilot plants for wheat, brewery, dairy, meat, and detergent industries, plus rheology and microbiology laboratories used for custom solution development.

The business operates on a B2B enterprise sales model with direct technical expert engagement and quote-based pricing, distributing globally through a network of technical and commercial partners with a US contact presence. The portfolio is positioned around clean-label and natural-ingredient trends, replacing chemical additives such as sodium metabisulfite, calcium propionate, and ascorbic acid with enzymatic or bio-based alternatives. Prozyn holds FSSC 22000, FDA, Halal, Kosher, and USDA Organic certifications, enabling it to serve multinational food manufacturers across regulated markets.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of enzyme and bioingredient products, with margins supported by formulation customization rather than commodity distribution. The company has shown consistent product launch activity across 2022-2025 across multiple verticals and is led by Executive Director Jadyr Oliveira with R&D functions staffed by specialists in enzyme technology and innovation. Prozyn is privately held, operates without disclosed institutional investors or parent entities, and is positioned as one of the leading enzyme suppliers in Brazil with international reach through partner channels.

Name

Prozyn

Legal name

Prozyn

Website

https://prozyn.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prozyn is a Brazilian specialty ingredients company founded in 1991 that develops and supplies enzymes and bioingredients to industrial food, beverage, and detergent manufacturers across eleven application segments, including bakery, dairy, brewery, and meat, via direct B2B sales and a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Enzyme and Bioingredient Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Enzymes & Processing Aids (Baking, Brewing, Dairy, Meat) (CRADAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultures, Probiotics & Fermentation Ingredients (Starter Cultures, Yeast, Adjuncts) (CRADAOAI), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF), Yeast Products & Fermentation Metabolites (Yeast Culture, MOS/β-Glucans) (AFADALAM)

Keywords

• Industrial enzymes
• Bioingredients supply
• Food processing enzymes
• Bakery enzyme solutions
• Dairy enzyme ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Enzyme and Bioingredient Sales: B2B supplier of enzymes and biological ingredients for food, beverage, and industrial applications. Products include enzymes, acidulants, antioxidants, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, fibers, gums, oxidants, vitamins for various industry segments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prozyn develops, manufactures, and supplies enzymes and biological ingredients (bioingredients) tailored for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. The company offers branded enzyme product lines (e.g., Soluzyme, LACTOMAX, MEGAFRESH, BIOPAN, AttenuMax, GreenSugar) and broader ingredient categories (acidulants, antioxidants, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, fibers, gums, oxidants, vitamins) used across 12+ application segments including bakery, dairy, brewery, sugar and ethanol, meat, animal nutrition, detergents, plant-based beverages, food supplements, juices and wines, and protein processing. It also operates a Center for Technological Innovations with pilot plants and laboratories to support custom solution development.

Product overview

Prozyn is a biological ingredients company specializing in enzymes and bioingredients for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors. The company operates as a solution provider with a portfolio organized around branded enzyme products (Soluzyme™, Soluzyme® DS PACK, Soluzyme™ TG, AttenuMax®, GreenSugar®, Powdergel SO), enzyme lines (LACTOMAX™, MEGAFRESH, MAXICAKE®, MEGAZYN, MONOMAX, OXYZYME, GLUCOZYN®, GLUTEMAX®, MEGAXYLAN® MB, BIOPAN®), culture and coagulation products (CultMax®, QUIMOZYN), fortification solutions (VitaMax), and a broad portfolio of ingredient categories (acidulants, antioxidants, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, enzymes, stabilizers, fibers, gums, oxidants, vitamins). These products and ingredient categories serve 12 application segments: Bakery, Dairy, Brewery, Sugar and Ethanol, Meat Products, Animal Nutrition, Detergents, Plant Based Beverages, Food Supplements, Juices and Wines, and Protein Processing. Prozyn also offers a Center for Technological Innovations with pilot plants and laboratories to support custom solution development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Powergel SO: Enzymatic solution for reducing eggs in cheese bread formulations
• Soluzyme® DS PACK
• Soluzyme™ TG
• AttenuMax® Zero
• GreenSugar® W
• MEGAFRESH
• BIOPAN/BIOPAN®
• MAXICAKE®
• MEGAZYN
• MONOMAX
• OXYZYME
• GLUCOZYN®
• GLUTEMAX®
• MEGAXYLAN® MB
• LACTOMAX™
• ClearMax L
• VitaMax
• QUIMOZYN
• CultMax®

Products and services

• Soluzyme DS PACK Digestive enzyme blend (bromelain, acid protease, alpha-amylase, acid lactase, lipase) for food supplement manufacturers; supports digestion of proteins, complex carbohydrates, lactose, and fats, including for users of GLP-1 analogs.
• Soluzyme TG Transglutaminase-based enzyme preparation for processed meat manufacturers that improves firmness, emulsion stability, sliceability, and yield across beef, pork, fish, and poultry applications.
• AttenuMax Zero Brewery enzyme combining glucoamylase and pullulanase that maximizes starch conversion in wort and enables production of zero carbohydrate and low-calorie beers with high attenuation.
• GreenSugar W Enzymatic technology for ice cream cone and wafer manufacturers enabling sugar reduction while maintaining viscosity, color, crunchiness, and flavor; helps avoid high-sugar front-of-pack warnings.
• Powergel SO Enzymatic preparation for pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) manufacturers that enables up to 50% egg reduction without compromising texture, volume, structure, or sensory quality.
• LACTOMAX Line Comprehensive lactase enzyme portfolio for lactose-free dairy manufacturers, including concentrated, organic, and non-GMO options for milk hydrolysis, yogurt, fermented dairy, and sucrose-containing products.
• Soluzyme Line for Rendering Enzyme line for rendering and protein processing that transforms animal by-products into high-value ingredients with improved texture, flavor, digestibility, and process yield.
• BIOPAN Natural biopreservative line based on fermented flour for bread and cake manufacturers; replaces calcium propionate and potassium sorbate to provide clean-label mold protection.
• MAXICAKE, MEGAZYN, MONOMAX Lipases Lipase enzyme lines for industrial bakeries that generate emulsifiers in situ from fats, replacing chemical emulsifier additives with structuring and softening functionalities.
• OXYZYME, GLUCOZYN, GLUTEMAX Glucose-oxidase and transglutaminase-based enzyme systems for industrial bakeries that replace chemical dough conditioners such as ascorbic acid and ADA by strengthening gluten networks.
• MEGAXYLAN MB Protease and xylanase enzyme synergy for biscuit manufacturers that replaces sodium metabisulfite in dough rheology adjustment while delivering equivalent processing performance.
• MEGAFRESH Line Next-generation starch-acting enzyme combination for bread manufacturers that retards staling and extends softness, flexibility, and freshness of bread over extended shelf life.
• ClearMax L Tannic acid solution for brewery and non-alcoholic beer manufacturers that improves colloidal stability and clarity without affecting foam stability or taste.
• QUIMOZYN High-yield chymosin enzyme line for cheese manufacturers that delivers specific casein coagulation, optimizing cheese yield and sensory quality.
• CultMax Lactic culture line for dairy product manufacturers producing cheese and fermented dairy beverages.
• VitaMax Customized vitamin and mineral portfolio for food manufacturers seeking to develop fortified products across multiple food industry segments.
• Fast Bake Enzyme-based solution for industrial bakeries designed to optimize bread production processes, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Bioingredient Portfolio (Acidulants, Antioxidants, Preservatives, Sweeteners, Emulsifiers, Stabilizers, Fibers, Gums, Oxidants, Vitamins) Broad bioingredient portfolio comprising acidulants, antioxidants, preservatives, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, fibers, gums, oxidants, and vitamins supplied to industrial food, beverage, and industrial customers.
• Center for Technological Innovations State-of-the-art innovation center with pilot plants for wheat, brewery, dairy, meat, and detergent industries, supported by rheology, microbiology, and enzyme activity analysis laboratories, providing technical support and custom solution development for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% egg reduction in pão de queijo formulations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationProzyn works with several international partners to ensure access to best materials and production of safe and differentiated ingredients. These technology partners provide materials and support for enzyme and bioingredient development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSM-Firmenich: Major specialty ingredients player with enzyme, culture, and bioprotection offerings across food, beverage, and animal nutrition — competes with Prozyn in dairy cultures, baking enzymes, and animal feed solutions.
• IFF (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences): Global ingredient powerhouse offering food enzymes, cultures, and bioprotectants through its Health & Biosciences division, overlapping with Prozyn's bakery, dairy, and meat product lines.
• Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis): Global bioscience company specializing in cultures, enzymes, and probiotic solutions for food and animal nutrition — directly comparable to Prozyn's CultMax and LACTOMAX dairy offerings.
• Kerry Group (incl. Bio-Cat): Global taste and nutrition company with significant enzyme and fermentation capability via Bio-Cat — competes with Prozyn in bakery enzymes, dairy cultures, and meat applications.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): World's largest industrial enzyme producer with deep portfolios across food, beverage, bakery, and bioenergy — directly comparable to Prozyn across all major served verticals and the dominant competitor in every market Prozyn enters.

Direct peers

• Biocatalysts: UK-based specialist enzyme manufacturer offering tailor-made enzyme solutions for food, beverage, and life sciences — closely comparable to Prozyn's customization model and customer profile.
• Amano Enzyme: Japanese specialty enzyme manufacturer serving food, beverage, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical markets globally — comparable to Prozyn in verticals and ingredient customization approach.
• AB Enzymes (Associated British Foods): Specialty industrial enzyme company focused on baking, beverage, and starch processing — most directly comparable mid-sized peer to Prozyn in product range and customer base.

Emerging players

• Lesaffre: Global yeast and fermentation products company with growing enzyme and bioprotection offerings for baking — adjacent peer with overlapping bakery and fermentation capability.
• SternEnzym: German specialty enzyme company focused on baking, confectionery, and dairy applications — a comparable mid-sized European peer competing for similar accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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