OUR INNOVATIONS:
FROM DISCOVERY TO INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
We are developing scalable biomolecules & biomaterials to bring new functionalities to replace synthetic & animal derived ingredients.
UNLOCKING SOUTH AFRICA’S BIOLOGICAL TREASURES
SAWUBONA MYCELIUM CREATES A MYCOMOLECULES DATA MINE
From 718 compounds to 1.6 million compounds — revolutionizing biomolecules for personal & wound care.
2025
ACHIEVEMENTS
Tested 718 compounds.
45 biological activity
2030
GOAL
3000 strains screened.
1.6 million compounds with diverse biological activities.
Potential commercialization
across industries.
2027
PROJECTED PROGRESS
Continued testing & biological
activity confirmations.
Early growth in biomolecule
discovery, reaching hundreds
of thousands of compounds.

Personal Care
Wound Care
Chelating
Healthcare
Encapsulation
Personal Care
Wound Care
Chelating
Healthcare
Encapsulation

GAUTENG STRAINS
- Flammulina velutipes
- Schizophyllum Commune
- Knoppieslaagte
- Dacryopinax spathularia Knoppieslaagte
- Ganoderma austrofricanum
- Centurion isolate 1
- Centurion isolate 2
- Trametes hirsuta Knoppieslaagte
- Terana caerulea Knoppieslaagte
- Bjerkandera adusta or fulgida
- Coprinellus aureogranulatus
- Coprinellus micaceus
- Lenzites belulinus
- Lecanicillium fungicola
- Lentinus sojar-caju
- Nectria pseudotrichia
- Phanerodontia chrysosporium
- Simplicillium lamellicola
- Trametes parvispora
MPUMALANGA STRAINS
- Fusarium pseudograminearum
- Ganoderma resinaceum
- Fusarium solani
- Fusarium oxysporum
KwaZulu Natal STRAINS
- Pleurotus ostreotus
- Lentinula edodes
- Trichoderma hirsutum
MYCELIUM-DERIVED BIOACTIVES
SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES
We offer a portfolio of sustainable, high-performance bio‐based ingredients that
empower companies to integrate eco‐friendly components into their products, reducing
reliance on synthetic & animal‐derived materials.
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Our solutions meet the growing demand for natural, high
–performing ingredients across industries, below are areas where
Sawubnona Mycelium biomolecules & materials have been used
in commercial products
COMMERCIALIZATION VERTICALS

PERSONAL CARE
& COSMETICS
Clean beauty alternatives that
boost hydration & collagen
synthesis while replacing
synthetic additives.

BIOMEDICAL
MATERIALS
Biocompatible, biodegradable
options for tissue engineering,
controlled drug delivery, &
wound healing.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Functional additives—such as
fungal proteins & fermented
bioactive compounds—that
enhance nutritional value & texture.
AVAILABLE SUPPLEMENTS FOR YOUR HEALTH
AFRICA’S FIRST
MYCELIUM-POWERED
SKINCARE BRAND
Blu Beryl harnesses the power of fermented mycelium
actives to deliver exceptional skincare
benefits—enhancing hydration, reducing wrinkles, &
promoting overall skin health
Blu Beryl Skincare

Formulations
- Serums, moisturizers, and face masks that are natural, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Benefits
- Enhanced hydration & moisture retention.
- Anti-aging effects with wrinkle reduction.
- Acne control & skin repair.
MUSHROOM EXTRACTS
TESTING SERVICES
Ensuring the purity, potency, & functionality of mycelium-derived
ingredients through advanced analysis —supporting applications in
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, & biomaterials.
KEY COMPONENTS
Beta-Glucan, Alpha-Glucan, Total Polysaccharides, FTIR, pH, Conductivity, & Viscosity.
