OleocreamTTM

Drawing on their deep expertise and years of research at Wageningen University, TTM’s technical team developed a patented process that uses only water and European sunflower seeds. This gentle method preserves the natural oil droplet structures, known as Oleosomes, which closely replicate the texture and functionality of dairy fat, generating a next-generation ingredient. This controlled process yields

OleocreamTTM: a clean-label, allergen-free ingredient rich in unsaturated fats and highly compatible with high-heat, fermentation, and low-acidity applications.

Consumers will soon enjoy TTM’s creaminess solution in a new generation of breakfast spreads and desserts, featuring significantly shorter, cleaner, and healthier ingredient lists. After several pilot trials and consumer panels, TTM’s customers are ready to launch a new generation of cream cheeses and desserts that are nutritious, free from tropical fats, unfamiliar stabilizers and any compromises on consumers’ health and satisfaction. The high similarity and compatibility between OleocreamTTM and dairy fat make it an ideal solution for creamier plant-based and more sustainable hybrid dairy products, unlocking new opportunities that demand both indulgent taste and reliable performance.

“We’re seizing a rare opportunity in a sector where both investment and sales have stalled,” said Dimitris Karefyllakis, Co-Founder and Managing Director. “After years of optimization and scaling, we’re ready to deliver OleocreamTTM at commercial volumes, efficiently, consistently, and affordably.”

Spreading indulgence, sustainably

OleocreamTTM is a breakthrough creaminess solution designed to future-proof the dairy sector by tackling three persistent challenges: 1) rapidly increasing prices, 2) ecological disruption and 3) the underwhelming consumer experience of many plant-based alternatives.

Thanks to its highly scalable, zero-waste, and cost-effective production process, OleocreamTTM :

• Delivers creaminess at a fraction of the cost of dairy fat

• Lowers product emissions by more than 80%

• Combines sustainability gains with the full indulgent experience consumers expect

The commercial success of TTM’s creaminess solution is propelled by several converging trends:

1) rising consumer demand for healthier less processed foods, 2) increasing pressure to move away from tropical fats, whose volatile pricing as well as supply chain disruptions, are driving interest in locally sourced, resilient ingredients; and 3) the emergence of combined dairy, hybrid products blending animal- and plant-based ingredients, as a fast-growing category.

With EU regulations like CSRD pushing hybridization, OleocreamTTM is uniquely positioned to support both dairy and plant-based producers in meeting sustainability goals without compromising indulgence.

Jos Putker, investment manager Food at Oost NL: “For the protein transition to succeed, tasty and delicious dairy alternatives are a necessity. With OleocreamTTM TTM has an innovative solution that contributes to more appealing alternatives. TTM is a success story from the food ecosystem in the Foodvalley region surrounding Wageningen. We’ve previously invested in TTM and the team has made great progress since then. We are proud that as Oost NL we can help further accelerate the market introduction.” Oost NL invests from the ‘Innovatie- en Energiefonds Gelderland’ an innovation fund for SMEs in Gelderland.

About Time-Travelling Milkman

TTM is an innovative tech-driven start-up that aspires to use knowledge from the past to design the ideal dairy products of the future. TTM’s ingredients will play a pivotal role in redesigning and repositioning indulgent products coming from plants. Find out more at timetravellingmilkman.com

About Sparkalis

Sparkalis is the venture arm of the Puratos Group, a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients. Sparkalis is a distinctive foodtech investment fund that supports startups around the globe, focusing on disruptive innovations impacting health and well-being, and contributes to a more sustainable food supply. Sparkalis supports innovations in precision fermentation, cell culture, gut health, and plant-based ingredients. With a collaborative approach, it provides comprehensive support and flexible investment models to drive groundbreaking foodtech solutions. Found more at sparkalis.com.

About Evercurious

Evercurious is an early-stage deep tech venture capital fund based in Athens, founded by engineers turned investors. The Fund invests at the frontier of hardware and software, backing visionary founders across Europe who leverage deep scientific and technical expertise to build novel, defensible technologies poised to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. Find out more at evercurious.vc

About Oost NL

Oost NL is the development agency for East Netherlands, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. It supports innovative entrepreneurs through funding, networks, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on food, health, energy, and tech. Oost NL plays a key role in accelerating sustainable regional growth and societal impact. Found more at oostnl.nl