OSMANIYE OTGB TC SANAYİ VE TEKNOLOJİ BAKANLIĞI PROJESİ
“Arum kaynaklı türlerden postbiyotik tirşik çorbasının biyoteknolojik yöntemlerle üretimi”
Şirketimiz gıda biyoteknolojisi alanında Osmaniye Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesinde ar-ge faaliyeti gerçekleştirmektedir. Uygulama aşamasına geçen projelerimiz 3 fazdan oluşmaktadır.
1. Endüstriyel ve ev tipi probiyotik mayalama mixinin oluşturulması.
2. Üretim prosesisinin tasarımı ve küçük ölçekli üretimi
3. Arum meryemianum bitkisinin kültürel ekimi.
İlk iki aşama tamamlanmış olup arge-çalışmaları sonucu 3 adet ürün piyasaya sürülmek üzere hazır hale gelmiştir. Geleneksel yöntemlerle evlerde yapılan bağışıklık sistemini ve sindirim sağlığını güçlendiren aynı zamanda öğün olarak tüketilen çorbanın endüstriyel prosesi Türkiye’de bir ilktir.
Arum the Future – Pilot Program Framework
Program Title
Arum the Future: Pilot for Scalable, Low‑Cost Nutrition Using Underutilized Crops
Core Statement
We are piloting a scalable, low‑cost nutrition model using an underutilized tuber (Arum maculatum) in collaboration with smallholder farmers, aiming to generate measurable nutrition impact while building a commercially and environmentally sustainable food system.
1. Program Rationale
Global food systems face three converging challenges:
Limited access to affordable, nutritious foods
Economic vulnerability of smallholder farmers
Underutilization of climate‑resilient, locally abundant tubers
Arum the Future addresses these challenges by transforming an underutilized tuber-forming plant (Arum maculatum) into a functional, immunity‑supporting food through sustainable fermentation technologies.
2. Pilot Objectives
2.1 Nutrition Impact
Deliver an affordable, functional food with measurable nutritional value
Improve access to nutrient‑dense foods for price‑sensitive consumers
2.2 Farmer Livelihoods
Create predictable demand for an underutilized tuber (Arum maculatum)
Increase income stability for participating smallholder farmers
2.3 System Validation
Demonstrate technical, economic, and social feasibility
Generate proof‑of‑impact data required by global funders and partners
3. Pilot Design
3.1 Geography
Region with existing smallholder farmer networks
Proximity to fermentation and processing facilities
3.2 Participants
200–500 smallholder farmers
1 pilot‑scale fermentation unit
1 functional food product (pilot formulation)
3.3 Duration
5 years
Phase 1: Setup & Baseline
Phase 2: Production & Distribution
Phase 3: Evaluation & Scale Readiness
4. Pilot Phases
Phase 1 – Setup & Baseline
Farmer onboarding and training
Baseline data collection (income, yield, cost structure)
Product formulation finalization
Regulatory and food safety compliance
Outputs:
Signed farmer participation agreements
Baseline socioeconomic and production dataset
Phase 2 – Production & Impact Generation
Cultivation and procurement of the underutilized tuber (Arum maculatum)
Fermentation and processing using sustainable technologies
Pilot‑scale distribution to target consumers
Outputs:
Functional food units produced
Sales and cost data
Initial consumer feedback
Phase 3 – Evaluation & Scale Readiness
Impact assessment
Unit economics analysis
Supply chain stress testing
Scalability modeling
Outputs:
Proof‑of‑impact report
Scale‑up roadmap
Partner and investor‑ready documentation
5. Proof of Impact Metrics
5.1 Nutrition & Consumer Metrics
Cost per serving vs. conventional alternatives
Nutritional profile consistency
Repeat purchase rate
5.2 Farmer Metrics
Income change (%) vs. baseline
Yield utilization rate
Farmer retention and satisfaction
5.3 Environmental Metrics
Resource efficiency (water, energy)
Waste reduction through fermentation
Biodiversity contribution via underutilized tuber (Arum maculatum plant) use
6. Scalability Strategy
6.1 Technical Scalability
Modular fermentation units
Replicable processing protocols
6.2 Economic Scalability
Target unit cost reduction with volume
Blended finance readiness (grants + impact capital)
6.3 Geographic Scalability
Adaptation to other regions with similar underutilized tuber (Arum maculatum plant)s
Farmer‑first replication model
7. Funding Use (Pilot Phase)
Farmer engagement and training
Pilot production infrastructure
Impact measurement and reporting
Regulatory and quality assurance
8. Expected Outcomes
Validated low‑cost nutrition model
Documented social, economic, and environmental impact
Investment‑ready and partnership‑ready scale model
9. Alignment with Global Priorities
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well‑Being
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action