A-Ventures 'Akemi'...Developing Desserts That Go Beyond Vegan to Allergen-Free

100% Plant-Based Ice Cream Made from Rice

Akemi, a company that developed 100% plant-based ice cream made from rice, has been selected as this month's 'A-Ventures.' The term 'A-Ventures' signifies the 'Avengers' of the agricultural sector and refers to the top venture and startup companies.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 29th that it has designated Akemi as the 84th A-Ventures company.

Akemi is a food tech company that develops plant-based ice cream and desserts using domestically grown rice and agricultural products. Through its technology for producing plant-based condensed milk and plant-based egg yolks using brown rice, Akemi has recreated the texture and flavor of dairy products. The company also offers 'free-from' products that contain no allergenic ingredients.

The company is expanding its product lineup by developing various forms of desserts, such as ice cream cakes, sandwiches, and glutinous rice cakes. Akemi differentiates its products by utilizing regional agricultural ingredients, such as Haenam spring cabbage soybean paste and Jeju kumquat preserves.

Since 2022, Akemi has enhanced its business capabilities through support for agrifood venture startup activation, including prototype development, product advancement, and market channel expansion. Based on this, the company is pursuing both new product development and entry into new markets. Akemi is also upgrading its plant-based ice cream dessert manufacturing technology through open innovation collaboration with Pulmuone.

Jihye Yoon, CEO of Akemi, stated, "We aim to create competitive K-desserts for the global market by utilizing rice and agricultural products grown in Korea. We will continue to spread a healthy plant-based dessert culture that everyone can safely enjoy."

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