R&D Program to Develop Probiotic Green Seaweed Beverage
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22 May 2025
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Singapore Polytechnic Commences R&D Program to Develop Probio@c Green Seaweed Water Kefir
Beverage
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R&D Project to develop an innova@ve health-for@fying beverage by combining known
probio@c benefits of kefir fermenta@on with the natural dense nutrients of green seaweed
Probio@cs support blood sugar management, improve diges@on and improve gut microbiome
balance and body immune func@on.
The fermenta@on process increases bioavailability of seaweed nutrients, making them easier
for the human body to absorb.
Focus on a fizzy beverage product with pleasant taste and strong consumer appeal
Science-driven product development whilst achieving outcomes aligned with Tradi@onal
Chinese Medicine
R&D program undertaken by Singapore Polytechnic, overseen by Company’s R&D consultant
The Board of BPH Global Ltd (ASX: BP8) (BPH or Company), is pleased to advise that Singapore
Polytechnic (SG Poly) has commenced the R&D program for the development of a Probio9c Green
Seaweed Water Kefir Beverage.
Managing Director MaUhew Leonard said: “BP8 is excited to announce that work has officially
commenced on our R&D program in partnership with Singapore Polytechnic to develop a green
seaweed-based probio9c beverage. This marks a key milestone in our commitment to delivering
innova9ve, health-focused products rooted in natural, sustainable ingredients. By ac9vely engaging
Singapore Polytechnic’s advanced research capabili9es and technical exper9se, we are now moving
forward with the development of a func9onal beverage designed to support blood sugar
management and align with the principles of Tradi9onal Chinese Medicine. We are enthusias9c
about the progress ahead and the poten9al of this science-driven collabora9on to enhance
consumer wellness."
The Company’s objec@ves and business model
On 1 May 2025 the Company announced the execu9on of an outsourcing research and development
consultancy agreement with Singapore Polytechnic (SG Poly). Pursuant to the agreement, the
Company’s wholly owned, Singapore-based subsidiary Stemcell United Pte Ltd (BP8 Singapore) has
engaged SG Poly to provide R&D services to the BP8 Group (Consul@ng Agreement) for the
development of a Green Seaweed Water Kefir probio9c drink incorpora9ng ingredients extracted
from green seaweed (Project). SG Poly’s Future Food Lab, part of the Department of Technology,
Innova9on and Enterprise, will lead the R&D program under the direc9on and oversight of the
Company’s R&D consultant, Gaia Mariculture Pte Ltd (Gaia).
A key R&D objec9ve of the Company’s seaweed business is to develop consumable products infused
with seaweed-derived nutraceu9cals aimed at achieving outcomes aligned with Tradi9onal Chinese
Medicine.
The goal of this R&D project is to develop an innova9ve, health-promo9ng beverage that supports
blood sugar management while delivering a pleasant taste and strong market appeal. By combining
the well-documented probio9c benefits of kefir fermenta9on with the nutrient-rich proper9es of
green seaweed, the beverage aims to enhance overall health. Key benefits include improved blood
sugar regula9on, beUer diges9on, enhanced gut microbiome balance, and strengthened immune
func9on.
The fermenta9on process also increases the bioavailability of seaweed nutrients, making them more
easily absorbed by the human body for maximum health impact.
The development process involves formula9ng an op9mal blend of ingredients and fine-tuning the
fermenta9on process to enhance the beverage’s probio9c and an9-hyperglycemic proper9es.
Addi9onally, the project includes comprehensive shelf-life tes9ng to ensure product safety, stability,
and consumer acceptability through microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory analyses.
A Green seaweed sample
The Project’s work plan ac9vi9es and deliverables include:
• Project commencement briefing to par9cipa9ng students;
• Development of research proposal, literature review, and methodology;
• Product formula9on and op9misa9on;
• Physicochemical characteriza9on of the product;
• Milestone updates; and
• Final presenta9on and assessment
The Project commencement briefing to par9cipa9ng students has been completed and the
development of the research proposal, literature review, and methodology is in progress.
Green seaweed ready for blending
About Singapore Polytechnic
Established in 1954, SG Poly is the first polytechnic in Singapore and a leading ins9tu9on of higher
learning renowned for its strong focus on applied learning and industry collabora9on. SG Poly offers
a wide range of diploma and con9nuing educa9on programs across disciplines such as engineering,
life sciences, informa9on technology, design, and business. SG Poly is commiUed to innova9on and
hands-on learning, and supports na9onal priori9es in research and development, including food
innova9on, sustainable technologies, and digital transforma9on. Its dedicated research centres and
laboratories, such as the Future Food Lab, work closely with industry partners to translate scien9fic
research into real-world solu9ons.
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For further informa<on, please visit our website at www.bp8global.com or contact:
Mr Paul Stephenson
Chairman
BPH Global Limited
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