Nu-Tek BioSciences is the market leader in 100% animal-free specialty yeast extracts, peptones, and hydrolysates. Based in the US and a key supply partner for global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, our quality products and manufacturing capabilities are ready to meet your production needs.
Nu-Tek BioSciences is headquartered in Minnesota (USA). Our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the only completely animal-free manufacturing site in the United States. From manufacturing to packaging, our products can be customized to fit your production needs. We ensure each peptone, yeast extract, and hydrolysate is fit-for-function to your specifications. Learn more about our products, and contact us today to supply your company’s production needs.

Nu-Tek’s Manufacturing Excellence
Nu-Tek’s one-of-a-kind, animal-free facility is purpose-built for manufacturing peptones, hydrolysates, and yeast extracts. Our industry leading monitoring, quality controls, and Variability Reduction Program are designed to meet your growth and customization needs. Nu-Tek provides you with unparalleled product quality, capacity and service. Learn more about our custom manufacturing services for yeast extracts, peptones, and cell culture media supplementation on our products page.


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.

News & Events
Nu-Tek BioSciences to Highlight Animal-Origin-Free Peptones, Supply Chain Strength at DCAT Week 2026
Nu-Tek BioSciences, the market leader in 100% animal-origin-free (AOF) peptones and yeast extracts, announced today that it will participate in the upcoming Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies (DCAT) Week 2026, hosted March 23–26 in New York…

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