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Nu-Tek BioSciences is the market leader in animal-free yeast extracts, peptones and cell culture media. Based in the US and a key partner for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, our quality products and manufacturing capabilities are ready to meet your production needs.

About Us

Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA), our new, state-of-the-art facility is the only completely animal-free yeast and peptone manufacturing site in the United States. As your partner, we provide customizable manufacturing and packaging options to help facilitate your product development and manufacturing programs. Connect with us for more information about how we can support your company’s growth and development vision.

Soy Peptones

Sustainable and high-productivity hydrolyzed soy proteins for wide ranging applications including culture media for E. coli and mammalian cell culture.

Soy Peptones

Sustainable and high-productivity hydrolyzed soy proteins for wide ranging applications including culture media for E. coli and mammalian cell culture.

Pea Peptones

Allergen-free, non-GMO plant based peptone that is an excellent alternative to casein peptones and lactalbumin hydrolysates for traditional fermentations and developing biologics.

Pea Peptones

Allergen-free, non-GMO plant based peptone that is an excellent alternative to casein peptones and lactalbumin hydrolysates for traditional fermentations and developing biologics.

Yeast Extracts

Unique, high-quality yeast peptones that are developed as an alternative to yeastolates for both mammalian and insect cell cultures, providing comparatively improved cell health and titer.

Yeast Extracts

Unique, high-quality yeast peptones that are developed as an alternative to yeastolates for both mammalian and insect cell cultures, providing comparatively improved cell health and titer.

Wheat Peptones

Enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat gluten made through our proprietary process and is a non-GMO ingredient for industrial fermentation and cell culture.

Wheat Peptones

Enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat gluten made through our proprietary process and is a non-GMO ingredient for industrial fermentation and cell culture.

Cell Culture Media

Animal-free cell culture made to support a wide range of applications for our pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply house partners all over the world.

Cell Culture Media

Animal-free cell culture made to support a wide range of applications for our pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply house partners all over the world.

Manufacturing Excellence

Nu-Tek’s one-of-a-kind, animal-free manufacturing facility is purpose-built for manufacturing peptones, hydrolysates, and yeast extracts. Our industry leading monitoring and controls, quality programs, and expertise are designed to meet your growth needs; our strategic location, in the heart of Minnesota’s Research Triangle, allows us to provide you with unparalleled delivery service. Learn more about our custom manufacturing services for yeast extracts, peptones, and cell culture media on our products page.

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Dedicated Animal-Free Manufacturing

Plant-based peptones and cell culture media are sustainable, efficient ingredients for pharmaceutical manufacturers that have clear regulatory advantages and provide supply chain resilience for your biologic program. Our animal-free ingredients eliminate the risk of contamination from animal diseases in cell culture applications while maintaining or improving on your cell culture media performance.

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