28 Mar 2024 --- Fats and oils find a plethora of applications in the F&B industry — from frying and dressings to providing texture to bakery and confectionery. However, unstable supply chains and climate changes are driving formulators to explore more sustainable sources of edible oils. One such example is Checkerspot’s microalgae-based technology platform that uses the organism to transform a sugar feedstock into triglyceride oils via a precision fermentation process.