Chinova Bioworks

Chinova Bioworks

Chinova Bioworks Inc.

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Ingredients & Cultures
Founded 2016ManufacturerSells to Processors
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

About

Founded in 2016, Chinova Bioworks is a dairy industry manufacturer based in Fredericton, Canada selling ingredients & cultures.

Chinova Bioworks is a Canadian food technology company founded in 2016 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It manufactures natural, clean-label mushroom fiber ingredients extracted from upcycled white button mushroom stems. Its main products are Chiber, a natural preservative that extends shelf life by inhibiting bacteria, yeast and mould, and MycoKleer, a vegan fining agent for beverage clarification. Chiber is positioned for dairy, plant-based products, beverages, sauces, spreads and baked goods, with a dairy brochure and a case study on yogurt and cream cheese. The company has a GRAS designation and FDA No Questions Letter for Chiber, uses a patented extraction process, and works with distribution partners in Australia and New Zealand and other markets.

Location

Fredericton, Canada

Founded

2016

Legal name

Chinova Bioworks Inc.

Focus areas

natural preservativefining agentmushroom extractclean-labelchitosanupcycled ingredientsshelf life

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Supply categories

Ingredients & Cultures

Supplier role

Manufacturer

Sells to

Processors

Dairy products served

Yogurt & FermentedCheesePlant-based

Products

Chiber

Natural preservative

Mushroom fiber extract derived from white button mushroom stems that extends shelf life by inhibiting bacteria, yeast and mould. Includes a dairy brochure and yogurt and cream cheese case study.

MycoKleer

Fining agent

Vegan, plant-based fining agent made from upcycled mushroom stems for clarifying beverages.

Mycobrio

Fining agent and preservative

Mushroom-derived dual-function fining agent and natural preservation ingredient for alcoholic and low/no-alcoholic beverages.

Service regions

AustraliaNew Zealand

Standards, references & customers

Sustainability claims

Upcycled white button mushroom stemsReduces food wasteVeganNon-GMOMinimal, eco-friendly extraction process

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

Vegan and Kosher certification

Issued by: Kashruth Council of Canada

Awards

Start-up Award

NutraIngredients-USA Awards2022Start-up

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