• Increase nutrient bioavailability
• Improve gut barrier function
• Boost mood and brain health
• Support cardiovascular and metabolic health
• Improve glucose sensitivity
• Reduce inflammation
• Regulate immunity

The medium used in the fermentation process is yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and lactic acid
bacteria.

No Carriers: At PlantFusion, our organic fermented line of products use whole foods and ingredients to ensure
our fermented vegetables, fruits, and herbs come with their native qualities. This includes ensuring the
presence of macro and micronutrients, as well as natural fibers, without additional sugars. Our whole
ingredients are organic, natural, clean label, and eco-friendly.  
 
Under Control: Our fermented ingredients are produced using the process of controlled fermentation to avoid
unintended consequences by terminating the process with a heat step. Controlled fermentation benefits
include longer food preservation by creating an environment that inhibits the growth of bacteria; enhanced
flavor; increased nutritional value of certain nutrients that are more bioavailable to the body; and diversity to
introduce a greater variety of foods throughout the year by allowing for preservation of seasonal items.  

Sticking to Tradition: Our fermented products follow traditional natural methods using yeast and lactic acid
bacteria to preserve whole-food health benefits. These time-tested processes rely on precise temperature,
humidity, and conditions to encourage beneficial microbes and prevent harmful ones.

Raising the Bar for Key Nutrients:Through the reduction of sugars and simple carbohydrates during the
traditional fermentation process we can concentrate and, in s some cases, standardize key nutrients.

PlantFusion Organic Plant Protein 12 and 21 Serving sizes, Organic Alkalizing Greens, Organic Fruitful
Greens, Organic Beet Powder and Organic Cacao Greens come in a BPI certified compostable bag option,
made entirely from our renewable Plantcell™ materials. Every component, including the zipper, is plant-based
and BPI certified compostable. These pouches offer a high barrier to oxygen and moisture, keeping your
products fresh while breaking down into nutrient-rich compost, leaving no harmful microplastics behind.

The four natural, eco-friendly layers make up our compostable bags:

Sustainability Properties

• Home Compostable: Biodegrades under home composting conditions into organic biomass
• Non-Toxic Inks: Water or biobased inks that do not require petroleum-based solvents
• Renewable Materials: Made from regenerative materials grown on responsibly- managed farms

BPI Certified Compostable Packaging refers to packaging materials that have been certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to meet specific composability standards. The BPI is a leading authority in North America for compostable products and packaging, and its certification ensures that the packaging meets rigorous standards for biodegradability and composability.

Below are the compostable standards needed to meet to receive the BPI Certification Standards:
ASTM Standards: BPI certification is based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, specifically ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868. These standards define the requirements for materials to be compostable in industrial composting facilities.

• Biodegradation: The material must biodegrade at a rate comparable to known compostable materials, typically within 180 days in an industrial composting environment.
• Disintegration: The packaging must disintegrate so that the resulting compost is not distinguishable from other compost and is free of visible fragments.
• Eco-Toxicity: The compost produced from the packaging must not have any negative effects on plant growth, ensuring it is safe for the environment

Compostable Bag Third-Party Verification:

• Independent Testing: Products must undergo rigorous testing by independent laboratories to ensure they meet the ASTM standards.
• Regular Audits:BPI conducts regular audits and reviews to maintain certification and ensure ongoing compliance.

Labeling and Identification:

• BPI Logo:Certified products carry the BPI logo, which helps consumers and composters easily identify them as compostable.
• Clear Communication: Packaging often includes instructions for proper disposal to help ensure it ends up in a composting facility.

Environmental Benefits:

• Reduced Waste: Compostable packaging helps divert waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and other environmental impacts associated with traditional waste disposal.
• Resource Recovery:The compost produced can be used to enrich soil, promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing the need for chemical fertilize

Lomi Approved is a certification for non-food compostable items, including bioplastics, that can be broken down by Lomi so they can biodegrade faster and ultimately turn into Lomi Earth.

For a product or packaging to be Lomi Approved, the product or packaging must be proven to:

• Meet compost certification requirements, proven to disintegrate/biodegrade in a composting facility.
• Won’t release, or become, toxic chemicals.
• Physically disintegrate to a minimum threshold size after a Lomi cycle.