Cysteine

Also known as L-(+)-cysteine and FERMOPURE® VEGAN L-CYSTEINE.

Cysteine projects

chemXplore tracks 1 project producing cysteine.

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Latest news on cysteine

13 August 2026
WACKER expands into EU pet‑food additives with fermented L‑cysteine and L‑cystine

EU approval allows plant‑based, fermented L‑cysteine/L‑cystine as sensory additives for all animal species; products suit multiple dosage forms and are supplied from Europe.

14 April 2026
WACKER and Amyris partner on bio-based personal-care ingredients

Develop bio-based functional ingredients for cosmetics; expand silicone range with renewable raw materials; test novel molecules and production integration.

12 September 2018
WACKER Begins Cystine Production in Spain

WACKER has modernized its León site, investing €30M to produce fermentation-generated cystine, meeting rising global demand in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The site employs over 40 people.

20 December 2016
WACKER Acquires Spanish Fermentation Plant to Boost Cysteine Production

WACKER invests €30M to modernize a newly acquired Spanish fermentation plant, boosting cysteine production and creating 35 jobs, meeting growing demand in food and pharmaceutical sectors.

Cysteine plants by country

chemXplore tracks 1 plant producing cysteine in 1 country.

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