LyteGro Information

Lytegro is a pioneering company at the forefront of sustainable innovation by revolutionising the utilisation of waste bananas. Our core technology, BacLyte, is a water-based extract of black banana pulp which has undergone clever filtration. BacLyte acts as a game-changing "steroid for microbes," accelerating the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. We use BacLyte to create unique & potent microbial growth enhancer products for various industries - making their processes faster and more efficient, leading to increased product yields and improved throughput. Our products enhance profitability whilst making the process more sustainable; by improving process efficiency, users can use fewer resources to obtain more output, thereby reducing their feedstock, water and energy footprints. We specialise in producing products for distilling and bioenergy applications, specifically bioethanol production and anaerobic digestion (AD) for making biogas. Our distilling product has been rigorously tested by leading UK distillers, repeatedly demonstrating an impressive 10%-20% increase in alcohol yield and a reduction in process time of >40%. Environmental & social impact is central to our mission. Annually, a staggering 30 million tons of bananas are discarded into landfill, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 400 million tons of CO2. Farmers bear the burden of unsellable crops without receiving compensation. LyteGro aims to transform this situation by utilising waste banana feedstock and converting it into valuable products, simultaneously addressing environmental concerns and supporting farmers by paying for their otherwise discarded waste. Our overarching focus is accelerating the global transition to a sustainable and circular economy. By enabling end users to enhance the efficiency of their green chemistry and bio-based industrial processes with our products, we contribute to a more sustainable future. Help us change the world with banana smoothies!