Savor, a California Startup, Develops Animal-Free Butter from CO₂
Savor, a California-based startup, has announced the development of a revolutionary animal-free butter, created through a thermochemical process that generates fat molecules from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen. The company has officially launched its new butter alternative, which requires no animal involvement in its production.
Savor claims that its product has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional dairy-based butter. The company states that its butter alternative has a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) of less than 0.8 grams per calorie, whereas traditional butter—containing 80% fat—has a CO₂e of approximately 2.4 grams per calorie.
Kathleen Alexander, CEO of Savor, announced that the product will be available for sale in 2025. The production process emits no greenhouse gases, requires no agricultural land, and uses 1,000 times less water than conventional dairy farming. Most importantly, she emphasizes that the butter alternative will taste just like real butter.
